Bike collection and delivery service?

Flanners · 26-Feb-2006, 12:39

Having just bought a new bike, fancy getting it transported from Cambridge area back to me in Kent. Anyone reccommend such a service?

twpd · 26-Feb-2006, 13:13

Well I have me own van...but, there's guys on EBay auctioning such a service. If I were you I'd just hire a van tbh and buy a few tie-downs. Then you can be sure your pride and joy will be looked after.

greenmachine · 26-Feb-2006, 13:33

I did same and but got the shop to deliver as they then carry the risk if there's any damage etc en-route. (not that there was - all very much in order and most secure).

For peace of mind i'd get them to deliver and if you work it out cost wise it shouldn't be too much more than hiring a van/fuel. One big factor for me was my time too and i was happy to pay someone else rather than waste a holiday.

Best of luck.

duc daz · 26-Feb-2006, 13:44

i had to travel from tamworth to newbry oxford to collect my 999 wich took just over 2 hours .My fellow ducati owner took me down in his works van thats got a ramp on the back job done

748rosso · 26-Feb-2006, 17:25

had mine collected from lincs and delivered to motorapido this weekend.used john at www.motorbikemovers.org.uk that I found from an earlier thread on the DSC.
His moble is 07980939652

Flanners · 26-Feb-2006, 19:47

Cheers will give the transport peeps a bell and look into a comparison to van/fuel/time.

Duke2BSteve · 26-Feb-2006, 21:33

The lad who bought my R6 had a bike collection firm pick mine up in Swindon and taken to Gatwick area, cost him £150. Mind you they did do a round robin around the country, so price was probably slightly higher to cover fuel and night stopovers..

final_edition · 27-Feb-2006, 02:07

These guys rent out tatty but maintained self drive, hire transits, can't loose if you've got the time to go yourself. They are in Bexleyheath, Kent. £30 for the day,all in.
http://www.cars4rent.co.uk/vans.html

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26-Feb-2006, 12:39	#1
Flanners Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 74 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Bike collection and delivery service? Having just bought a new bike, fancy getting it transported from Cambridge area back to me in Kent. Anyone reccommend such a service? Reply

26-Feb-2006, 13:13	#2
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Well I have me own van...but, there's guys on EBay auctioning such a service. If I were you I'd just hire a van tbh and buy a few tie-downs. Then you can be sure your pride and joy will be looked after. Reply

26-Feb-2006, 13:44	#4
duc daz Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 548 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tamworth. uk Mood: a ducati is for life not just for christmas i had to travel from tamworth to newbry oxford to collect my 999 wich took just over 2 hours .My fellow ducati owner took me down in his works van thats got a ramp on the back job done Reply

26-Feb-2006, 17:25	#5
748rosso Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 99 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Christchurch,dorset Mood: C'MON YOU IRONS ! had mine collected from lincs and delivered to motorapido this weekend.used john at www.motorbikemovers.org.uk that I found from an earlier thread on the DSC. His moble is 07980939652 Reply

26-Feb-2006, 19:47	#6
Flanners Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 74 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Cheers will give the transport peeps a bell and look into a comparison to van/fuel/time. Reply

26-Feb-2006, 21:33	#7
Duke2BSteve Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 391 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swindon The lad who bought my R6 had a bike collection firm pick mine up in Swindon and taken to Gatwick area, cost him £150. Mind you they did do a round robin around the country, so price was probably slightly higher to cover fuel and night stopovers.. Reply

27-Feb-2006, 02:07	#8
final_edition DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,918 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Mood: Having some tinnies and a barbie These guys rent out tatty but maintained self drive, hire transits, can't loose if you've got the time to go yourself. They are in Bexleyheath, Kent. £30 for the day,all in. http://www.cars4rent.co.uk/vans.html Reply