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phoenix n max
03-Oct-2006, 11:44
as it says -

I need crates to transport 2 Ducatis - what do you do with yours ?
If they are classed as scrap can I have 2 please ?
Anyone :)
moto748
03-Oct-2006, 12:58
Departure imminent, then, Lin?

Aren't you getting the beers in first? ;)
phoenix n max
03-Oct-2006, 13:26
Aren't you getting the beers in first? ;)

Of course ;)
moto748
03-Oct-2006, 13:31
I'll be sitting by the phone, hon. :)
CK
03-Oct-2006, 13:51
me too:cool:
Dougducati
03-Oct-2006, 13:56
Get a big enough crate for me to fit in!!
rcgbob44
03-Oct-2006, 15:17
If its of any help I`m going to ProTwins tomorrow to collect some pannels and my seat unit and I will ask them about there old crates.

Where are you?
wilf
03-Oct-2006, 15:26
Hi, the new bikes come in a metal crate, strapped in with a cardboard cover on (which isnt very protective)

the crates get shipped back to the logististics company and find there way back to the factory.

I wouldnt recommend using one to ship a bike in really.

there are some bike transport companies that pack the bike for you. have a play with google maybe.
phoenix n max
03-Oct-2006, 16:46
Yes please Bob !
Doesn't matter cos i'll travel to collect some.

Hmmm - are they all the same Wilf ?
phoenix n max
03-Oct-2006, 16:51
me too:cool:

Start savin lass. :D


Doug you can hide in the sofa in the container - that do ? ( i'll get kicked out for importing illegals ) :o

Leave Jan free for leaving do :)
psychlist
03-Oct-2006, 16:52
Leave Jan free for leaving do :)

Wow, ALL January, I like long parties ;)
Martin Ducati Glasgow
03-Oct-2006, 17:55
I wouldnt recommend using one to ship a bike in really.

there are some bike transport companies that pack the bike for you. have a play with google maybe.

I'll second that!:)

Some transport companies we have used, strap the bike into a van as you may do yourself. It depends where you are going from and to.

Others require a full wooden crate built to spec by the shipping company for use with pallet trucks and fork lifts.

Good luck and safe trip.:)
phoenix n max
03-Oct-2006, 18:24
Ok cheers guys.

Bikes need shipping to Oz from UK - they specify which wood we use too!

Plan B then :)
Dougducati
03-Oct-2006, 18:47
Ride 'em there!!!
Paul James
03-Oct-2006, 19:40
Might be worth giving these people a shout ?

http://www.packing-cases.co.uk/
Steve B
03-Oct-2006, 19:51
saw these people advertising a "total shipping package" for motorcycles, including crating

www.chrobinson.com
email brian.moxham@chreurope.com

Steve