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zenBD

zenBD

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Hey guys... looks like I finally tracked down a k9 that I will be purchasing. I have to transport it from TN to Fl, and I'm looking for some advice on the best way to do it. I am concerned about stressing the fork seals in particular. I'd prefer not to p/u myself with my trailer due to time, but I am mostly concerned about the condition of the bike. I am considering using a "bike bar" set up ( Biker Bar ) to trail it myself, but I am also considering using a shipping co. I'd rather go with the shipping co for time/ease, but I'm worried about them having it strapped down with forks compressed for a week +. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
 
liferider

liferider

Looking forward to retirement
I compress my Chopper forks about 20% when I haul to Sturgis. I want the bike to move maybe 1.5'' side to side. I use the Big Dog 2'' straps with the soft area and I tie down through the tripple tree. I also use Pro Biker roll in chocks for extra support and I have straps pulling backwards on the rear rim to keep the bike from going farward in hard breaking conditions.
 
HMAN

HMAN

I just like my Freedom
Supporting Member
TN to FL? I say fly out n ride back. Ya won't have to worry about fork seals then. JMO.
 
kickstart

kickstart

Well-Known Member
IMHO
Go get it yourself the last one I had shipped was delivered on a pallet that caused the paint on the bottom of frame to rub off. These companies drop them off at different locations to change trucks and that's the reason for the pallet.

Your only one long day up and one long day back but a hell of a lot safer, get a relief driver and it will be much easier. Riding is also an option however if you would have any problems your stranded, I like to get to know a new machine before taking any long trips. Just my .02
 
zenBD

zenBD

Active Member
Thanks for the advice, guys. I have decided to go pick it up... I'm actually going to bike the biker bar a try, and use that in my enclosed trailer. Just feels better that way.
 
zenBD

zenBD

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pknowles said:
congrats on the new Scoot, looking forward to some pics.
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Thanks. Not 100% yet, but I put a deposit down. Part of the reason I decided to trailer it is because I have to lay eyes on it and ride it to pull the trigger. Looks great from the photos, but ultimately you never know.
 
bearman

bearman

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I didn't have an enclosed trailer when I bought my dog. I drove 1650 miles to get it, one way, in beautiful weather, with an empty open trailer……and it rained for 1500 miles on the way back.

My scoot has never recovered. No electrical or mechanical problems, but it has never been as clean as it was when I picked it up.

I now have an enclosed trailer and am looking for something like that bike bar because I don’t really like tying mine down from the triple clamps either.
 
badyellowvette

badyellowvette

Active Member
I had my K9 shipped from Boston to Central PA by a carrier I found on U-Ship $433. I couldn't go there and back for that. Bought site unseen everything turned out excellent.
 
zenBD

zenBD

Active Member
Yeah, my brother trails his bike from NJ to me
In Fl with an open trailer. He doesn't seem to care, but his bike has been through a few monsoons. Lots of rusty bolts. Not me, man... I'm crazy about the details. I had to have the enclosed trailer, and I hate the idea of the forks being compressed for nine hours. I ordered that biker bar & will be traveling the weekend after next. I'll let you know if it's worth getting.
 
zenBD

zenBD

Active Member
About eight years ago I had my FXRS shipped from NJ to FL... All was good except a small fork seal leak. Not sure, but it was probably on its way out before shipping. It was several years old. The guy at JC Shipping (I think was the name) said they ship thousands of bikes a month, and only had two fork seal leaks...and they were old bikes.
 
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