When you are ready to ship a motorcycle there are a number of things to consider. We are the only motorcycle transport shipping broker in the industry. There are lots of shipping companies that ship motorcycles but there is only one motorcycle specific shipping broker, us.

We have specialized in bike transport since 1999. We don’t ship cars, we don’t ship household goods and we don’t ship general freight – we ship bikes. The majority of shipping brokers quoting on motorcycle shipments are primarily car shipping brokers that do not have the same level of expertise that we have. You wouldn’t take your motorcycle to be repaired by a car mechanic so don’t ship your motorcycle with a car shipping broker.

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Shippingmasters assists motorcyclists with motorcycle transport. In addition to motorcycle shipping services we also consult with customers on a regular basis regarding motorcycle trip preparation. Many customers contact Shippingmasters to ship their motorcycles to a distant location so they can have an adventure riding their bikes back to their home location.

When planning an adventure ride the first thing to consider is should you use a bike transport company to ship the bike to the distant location and ride it back. The other option is to ride the bike to the distant location and use a motorcycle moving company to transport the bike back to your home location. We always advise adventure ride customers to ride the bike to the distant location and ship it back to the home location. The logic in these motorcycle road trip tips is the fact that the rider will have the bike when they need it.

There is always a possibly of a delay when shipping a motorcycle and you do not want to be ready to ride and not have the bike available. If you ride the bike to the distant location you can consider leaving it with someone you know or possibly at a motorcycle shop in the area when you finish your ride. You can have the motorcycle shipper pick it up from one of these locations for the return trip to your home location.

Some items we recommend to carry with you on an adventure ride is layered clothing, rain gear, eye protection, a GPS, a cell phone and extra battery, multi-tool, a lighter, cash, drinking water, non-perishable food, camera, tire gauge, Fix-A-Flat, first aid kit, duct tape and a flashlight.

Maybe you are planning to do some off-road riding or possibly off-road racing of some kind. If you are loading your bike onto a truck or trailer make sure you have a sturdy ramp or gate to utilize for loading and unloading the motorcycle. In addition, one of the most important motorcycle road trip tips is that you want to make sure you have plenty of fuel with you for your off-road ride or race. Also, go through your motorcycle riding gear to make sure you have proper protective gear such as knee pads, elbow pads, chest protector. neck protector, helmet, goggles. gloves, riding pants, riding Jersey and a riding jacket.

Additionally, make sure you bring a stand to mount the bike on in case you need to repair the bike or do some general maintenance on it while you are off roading. Bring some chain lube, a tire pump, a tire patch kit and an air pressure gauge with you as well. During your motorcycle road trip preparation process, remember to bring along some folding chairs and maybe an umbrella in case it’s raining or very hot out. You could consider bringing an easy up awning with you along with some type of a tarp to place under the easy up to store your bike on while you are not riding it. Another very important item to bring with you when off-road riding is a tool kit. Be sure to bring along some metric wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and an assortment of other hand tools that could be needed while you are riding off-road.

Shippingmasters has noticed that we are assisting more and more women riders with their motorcycle transport needs. We also notice that women riders are requesting motorcycle shipping services for a variety of different types of motorcycles. There is obviously a growing trend among women who want to enjoy the feeling of riding their own motorcycle.

Women who are considering getting into motorcycle riding have many factors to consider when selecting a motorcycle. Women should “try on” a number of different types of motorcycles or scooters. You want to make sure you can reach the ground. You also want to make sure you can reach the controls and feel comfortable with the fit. Additionally, you want to get a feel for the bike as far the length, width, height and weight goes. If you can’t find the right bike locally you can consider a motorcycle out of town. We can help with all of your bike transport and moving services needs.

Once you find a good fit in a static position then it’s time to try out the motorcycle in a dynamic mode – by actually riding it. Start off slowly, preferably in a private lot to get used to the bike. When you feel confident try the bike out on local streets and work up to a highway ride.

In addition to picking the right motorcycle, you want to make sure you select the correct riding gear. We always suggest that you following manufacturers recommendations for the type of riding gear required for the type of riding you plan to do. A quality helmet is a must and boots, gloves, eye protection and other safety gear is also important. In general, the more quality women’s motorcycle gear you use, the better protected you will be.

If you are a woman and you are considering getting into motorcycling and you don’t have any experience riding motorcycles, we highly recommend that you take a motorcycle riding course to get familiar with how to operate a motorcycle safely. A good place to start is to contact the American Motorcyclist Association. There are a number of motorcycle training organizations who offer riding courses for beginner female motorcyclist. These organizations are staffed by experienced motorcyclist who are also trained in providing rider safety information and instructions. Many of these training organizations will provide motorcycles for their students. They usually have a variety of types and sizes of motorcycles for you to practice on to become proficient at operating a motorcycle safely.

Additionally, if you already have experience riding a motorcycle there are number of organizations that offer advanced riding courses for women who want to possibly get into racing motorcycles. More and more women are getting into motorcycle racing, especially off road and sport bike racing. There are a number of highly skilled professional women racers competing at the highest level in their respective sports. Some of the top female racers participate in flat track, motocross, enduro and sportbike racing. They have honed their skills over many years of riding motorcycles and racing them. That may be something you want to pursue as well as your skills develop over time.

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