Network activation - any ideas?

[BobFV1]

Theoretically speaking - anybody have any suggestion for getting my new RT from ABQ to Arby's place? I will be in London and Ottawa the whole week leading up to Arby's now (just found out) - if I could pick it up at Arby's I could possibly make it down there - just a thought.

[BobFV1]

PS - I'd be willing to chip in for a plane ticket if that would help.

[jamming]

Bob, if you'd asked 2 weeks ago, I was on vacation. I'd a done it in a heartbeat.

If all else fails, I can use my discount at FedEx and send it to you.

[BobFV1]

Bob, if you'd asked 2 weeks ago, I was on vacation. I'd a done it in a heartbeat.

If all else fails, I can use my discount at FedEx and send it to you.

Excellent - about how much would it cost to FedEx something like that - just an order of magnitude?

[Arby]

Bob

I'll help with receiving and securing the bike as best I can.
You will leave the keys with it , won't you?:028:

Roger, I'm guessing Atlanta is your closest major FedEx terminal to us. A three hour drive from Topton NC. Also, Chatanooga & Knoxsville are about three hrs, Asheville NC is two hrs.

Also, Bob, check with Federal Motorcycle Transport. 1 877 518 7376

I 've used them to ship a Harley and a Ducati, both arrived in perfect order and hassle free.

Good Luck
RB

[jamming]

Excellent - about how much would it cost to FedEx something like that - just an order of magnitude?

If you could get the dealer to put it in a crate like it came from the factory in, I could get a better rate.

Understand, I just did a real rough quote and if you get serious we'll have to talk. I figured with the dealer dropping it off in a crate and with my discount. About 800 bucks to the DC air cargo. Takes 3 days. It has to go as Dangerous Goods " Motor Vehicle-self propelled" so the battery has to be unhooked and the tank drained to half cap. I can do the paperwork, used to teach the class.

Another way is FedEx freight. Still boxed up, but I'm not sure of my discount. I'd have to check. I can if you get desperate.
It would get special treatment. I'd have to call in a bunch of favors.

Just so this is clear...I'd be sending it to myself and you'd be picking it up for me ;)

[BobFV1]

Thanks guys - starting to get some good ideas. I also will call Sandia today - perhaps they can ship it to me - I'll check out the other suggestions as well.

[Gord]

Hmmmm. Gord picks up and rides to Barrie, Ontario. Bob hot tails it from Ottawa to Barrie (about a 4 hour drive) to pick up his machine and rides home.

Great theory. Practical difficulties:


Gord needs time off work that he can't afford off hand
Canada Border Services would likely take a dim view of moving someone elses bike across an international border
God knows what Bob will carrying with him on business and the feasibility of carrying it via MC


So what started out as a neat idea is quickly consigned to the trash bin.

Good luck with the derangements Bob.

Of course my buddy who is an exec with UPS would take a dim view of using Fedex! *grin*

[isiahstites]

Bob,

I like to use Forwardair for shipping a bike as the last person to tie down the bike and lock the door is usually someone who cares (friend or previous owner) about the bike. There is usually a 14 day lead time but well worth the wait if you have the time. You can get most bikes in the EXC container if the windshield is removed.

Estimated shipping costs for one motorcycle from ALBUQUERQUE, NM, NM (ABQ) to WASHINGTON/DULLES, VA (IAD):

Regular - EXC
(98 L * 44.6 W * 47.6 H)
$ 609.12

EXC Container: All steel container shipping for most motorcycles

- Maximum inside dimensions 98"L x 44.6"W x 47.6"H

- Eight tie-down rings (shipper provides straps)

- Lockable (shipper provides locks for two doors)



Large - LGC
(118 L * 44.6 W * 59 H)
$ 839.94


LGC Container: Large touring and custom motorcycles get protected

- Maximum inside dimensions 118"L x 44.6"W x 59"H

- Eight tie-down rings (shipper provides straps)

- Lockable (shipper provides locks for two doors)

[Rchop]

Bob, I used Forward Air to ship my GT to the buyer in South Carolina from San Diego with great results...

http://www.frsengineering.com/gtgone.jpg

All you would have to do would be to get the dealer in ABQ to take it to the terminal and strap it down in the container. They say you should disconnect the battery and drain fuel, but they never checked.

[Arby]

When I used Federal Transport, they tie the bike down on a pallet just like you would on your trailer. It stays on that pallet until you receive it. They move the pallet by forklift if they need to move it at their terminal, from one truck to another.

They'll pick it up at your dealer, and drop it right at your home. But they do give a discount for business to business pickup & delivery. I've heard lots of good things about Forward Air, but my experience with Federal Transport would lead me to at least get a quote from them.

No containers, no disconnecting batteries, no draining fuel tanks, no delivering bike to a terminal, or picking up from a terminal. You donot need a forklift at either point of pickup or point of delivery.

RB

[isiahstites]

No containers, no disconnecting batteries, no draining fuel tanks, no delivering bike to a terminal, or picking up from a terminal. You donot need a forklift at either point of pickup or point of delivery.

RB


Arby,

While I will agree that these things can be a pain, for me it is piece of mind knowing that no one can come in contact with the bike.

I have had bikes shipped as you have stated and watched them come off of the truck and I found it to be a concerned experience.

Scott

[BobFV1]

Bump bump - new bike is still stranded - I am off to Georgia tomorrow, Tucson Friday, and London next Monday - anyone coming this way?