Best way to bring used non-op bike home?
- Thread starter kelee
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supposedly the bike turns over and starts but doesn't run well (i'll find out in person this weekend) so riding it would be out of the question.
Are there any services that BARF recommends for hiring a truck to move motorcycles? New-ish to the area and don't know anyone with a truck
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
And if you don't have a hitch, it will cost you about $60 to rent a pickup or small van from them, assuming the U-Haul location isn't too far from one end or the other of where you're hauling the bike. A small van is probably easier, since they have the ramp. Just tie it down inside. I've hauled my XR650L three times in U-Haul vans when moving.
usedtobefast
Well-known member
You could check out turo.com . A place where people rent out their own vehicles ... I've seen pickup trucks for rent in the $35-$65 range. But if you rent a truck then you need ramps (not cheap) and tie down straps.
I think the 'pay a barfer some beer for help' plan sounds best.
I think the 'pay a barfer some beer for help' plan sounds best.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and offers!! Found someone who is willing to meet up and let me use his AAA tow service.
Honey Badger
...iz a girl
Feel free to PM me - I live in Daly City, have a truck and bike hauling set up - what's the bike you're picking up? Timeframes? Admittingly I wouldn't want to load a heavy ass cruiser in my truck, but did haul my CB750 just fine in it.
AAA is a little sketchy on their loading of bike IMO - I have it and use it in a pinch, but I'd say less than half of their drivers are equipped or familiar with properly tying down a bike...
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OVerLoRDI
Well-known member
Generally the trailers are the way to go because they don't charge mileage on them. Vans and trucks are base + mileage. Granted the op isn't going very far, but it is worth mentioning.
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
My note was qualified with "if you don't have a hitch". For example, I have two cars, but neither have a hitch and there is no way that I would put a hitch on either one of them. A van would be the best choice for me, if I couldn't talk someone into loaning me their truck. Fortunately I now live in the land of big trucks and I'm one of the few in the area that doesn't own one. I'm sure I could borrow one if I needed one.
LakeMerrit
*Merritt
Almost a year in Idaho and you haven't learned folks regard their trucks like they do spouses in those parts?
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
Hey, my brother in law already said that I could borrow his huge F-150 anytime I need it. Haven't actually needed it yet.
And I moved here in the middle of June - quite a bit less than a year so far.
AAA requires the bike to be registered and in good shape to tow it. If it's obviously a project and the tags are expired you might not get your tow. Just fyi. I've done it, with a project truck I bought that day but tags were current and could drive it even though it was sketchy as all hell