Motorcycle Transport from AA Motorcycle Shipping

It’s easy to learn more about motorcycle transport and to sign up for service from AA Motorcycle Shipping. We are a full-service professional motorcycle shipping company specializing in shipping motorcycles and related vehicles across the United States. We know you have many companies to choose from online, but remember, we are the only ones confident enough to give you an instant, accurate quote. The price you see is what you get. We don't “upsell” or do “add-ons” like our competitors do.

In your search, choose a company that has:
• A reliable and proven reputation for motorcycle shipping
• Been specialized motorcycle shippers for many years (we’ve been in business since 1983)
• Competitive rates for door-to-door motorcycle transport
• State of the art loading equipment and trucks
• Adequate motorcycle shipping insurance (FYI, AA Motorcycle Shipping covers each motorcycle with $5,000 in insurance, with additional insurance available)
• Instant quotes
• Instant online tracking of your shipment

Check out our instant quote calculator. Just enter the pickup and drop off zip codes, year, make and model of your bike. We encourage our shipping customers to do their research online when it comes to prices. Make comparisons and check out other companies. You will see in the end that we offer the best services for the best rates. Planning ahead means you will get a top-notch motorcycle shipping experience.

How to Ship Your Motorcycle

You’ll first need to choose a motorcycle transporter that fits your unique needs. Once you’ve done your homework on that, you’ll have to schedule the pick-up and drop-off details to get a quote. Once you get a price you like, book the shipment and pay. Keep in touch with your provider until the day of service to ensure you have all details covered and you’re entirely prepared for the process.

Professional motorcycle shippers can take the stress out of shipping a bike because they have the experience and specialized equipment to get the job done right.

How Much Does it Cost?

On average, it costs between $400 and $600 to ship a motorcycle about 1,000 miles. For shorter shipments, you’re looking at a cost of about $180 to $300. Price will also depend on what you’re shipping, whether it’s an on-road vehicle or off-road vehicle. Check out what we ship here.

Considerations

Choosing a motorcycle carrier brings with it many considerations.

Generally, you have a couple of options: open trailer or enclosed. Open means your bike may share a truck with several other vehicles and will be exposed to the elements for the journey. Closed means your bike is inside the truck, or even in its own container.

You’ll also want to make sure you understand what door-to-door shipping means. In a nutshell, if you live in a spacious neighborhood with no overhanging branches or restrictions, we can pick up your motorcycle at your door and deliver it to the door step of the next destination. However, if you live on a narrow, crowded, busy street, a dead end, or in a community that places restrictions on the types of trucks that can inhabit it, we may have to meet you at a nearby parking lot to make the exchange.

You can learn more about door to door shopping or any of our processes by visiting our FAQ page.

Motorcycle Shipping Tips

Before shipping your motorcycle, it’s important to be prepared for what will happen. There are a few things you need to take care of before that happens. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
• Research motorcycle shipping companies, getting at least three estimates from three different companies.
• Decide between open and closed shipping. Going more than 500 miles? It’s recommended you go with enclosed shipping which provides much better protection for your motorcycle.
• Wash your bike and give it a thorough once-over to take note of any existing damage before you ship it.
• Take out all personal items and deactivate any alarms that may be on it.
• Kick the tires to make sure they are adequately inflated.
• Put the bike in neutral.
• For crate shipping, drain the gas tank and take out the battery.

Prior to the arrival of your motorcycle carrier, it’s important to do a once-over to protect your motorcycle during the shipping process. Take photos of the state of your bike and inspect for any marks or dents that are already there. Then, you can better compare the condition later, and if there is a dispute, you can show the photos to the insurance company. It’s very rare that a bike is damaged during transport, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Be early for pickup. The driver will also take the time to look over your motorcycle for pre-existing damage. He will make note of any findings within his report.

Delivery

At the delivery site, come prepared. You’ll need to bring the carrier’s preferred method of payment. Then, take the time to carefully inspect your motorcycle for damage. As said above, you’ll most likely find it has arrived in perfect condition. In the event of a dispute or claim, follow your carrier’s instructions on how to file a complaint. It usually takes a few weeks for insurance claims to be reviewed and settled.

Call AA Motorcycle Shipping

To learn more about our services or to get a free rate quote, call us toll free at 888-347-1391 or fill out our contact form on our website. You can also get a quote by telling us just a little bit about your motorcycle.