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Title: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 02:26:00 PM
The Details:

I will be moving from NC to OR in the next several months. I have an Audi A4 that I will be packing up with the little bit of stuff that I own and driving out there. Because its winter, the roads are bound to be a little slick in some parts of the country and crossing a couple of mountain ranges is required. I will have one other person with me making the trip.

The question:

What would be the cheapest way to get my Monster from NC to OR? Ship it? Trailer? Something I haven't thought of?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: ducpainter on December 20, 2008, 02:29:55 PM
Forward Air used to ship a bike for somewhere around $400. I'm not sure about arrangements for pick up and delivery at either end.

I don't think you can get and haul a trailer for that kind of money.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 20, 2008, 02:31:36 PM
make mother ride it out there [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 20, 2008, 02:48:20 PM
Bucket brigade, DMF style, with everyone who rides it signing it.

There have to be enough of us here to manage.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 02:50:28 PM
Thanks DP. Quote from Forward Air is around 600$.


Quote from: MrIncredible on December 20, 2008, 02:48:20 PM
Bucket brigade, DMF style, with everyone who rides it signing it.

There have to be enough of us here to manage.


If Toasty were around, he could make the trip...

I'd ride it out there if the roads weren't possibly gonna be shit.  :-\


ETA: Thats actually a really cool idea Dave. I wonder how it'd work out though. Someone ride it from say, Charlotte to Nashville, but how would they get back? Hmmm...
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Speeddog on December 20, 2008, 03:15:51 PM
Dunno how much it would cost for the smallest U-Haul truck, maybe that's an option.

But then someone would have to drive the U-Haul POS cross country... not as attractive a concept as the A4.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: squidwood on December 20, 2008, 03:38:17 PM
Van dam trucking. [thumbsup] Specialist motorcycle carrier.Will pick/deliver door to door. Was the official carrier for Norton Motorcycles when they had to haul bikes around the country for shows before they closed their operations.
Or you could use the company I work for which would help us teamsters out a little.......
www.abf.com (http://www.abf.com) then go to UPACK part of the site.Call them for a quote. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: T on December 20, 2008, 03:47:37 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 20, 2008, 02:50:28 PM


ETA: Thats actually a really cool idea Dave. I wonder how it'd work out though. Someone ride it from say, Charlotte to Nashville, but how would they get back? Hmmm...
Cupcake brigade. Ride two. Bring back one.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Jarvicious on December 20, 2008, 04:07:26 PM
I'd just hitch up the A4 and buy yourself a little single axle trailer.  A good new hitch + install you could dig up for $300 and then just keep an eye out for a trailer for $1-200.  Even if you drop a couple more hundred than that, you may as well make it an investment and not just chuck it at a one time shipment.  I don't know how anal you are about how the Audi look, but there are some pretty nice hidden hitches to be found.  Plus, if you tie down the bike you could always pack a bunch of other shit around it.  Having a trailer is indispensible, IMO.

Side note:  the bigger the trailer you get, the more shit you're going to try and haul with it.  Get a small one that could hold 5/600 lbs tops.  Your transmission will thank you. 
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 04:24:09 PM
So in order to attach a hitch to my A4, I have to drill the spare tire wheel wells....

What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Jarvicious on December 20, 2008, 04:43:15 PM
Hey, I didn't say I knew anything about the damn things, I just think it would be your best bet  :).  Plug your car info into this and see what you get.

http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx (http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx)

I think my mom had her hitch installed in her 01 Chevy prism for like $250 and most of them are made to bolt in with a minimal amount of hassle.  Couldn't hurt to check it out.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 04:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jarvicious on December 20, 2008, 04:43:15 PM
Hey, I didn't say I knew anything about the damn things, I just think it would be your best bet  :).  Plug your car info into this and see what you get.

http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx (http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx)

I think my mom had her hitch installed in her 01 Chevy prism for like $250 and most of them are made to bolt in with a minimal amount of hassle.  Couldn't hurt to check it out.

They got nuffin.  :-[

Curt makes the hitches for A4's for about $140. But like I said, they require drilling into the spare tire wheel well.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 20, 2008, 05:09:26 PM
dont...
do...
it...

rent the smallest uhaul truck available. put your bike and stuff in that
make mother drive the truck across
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 20, 2008, 05:11:47 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 20, 2008, 04:57:20 PM
They got nuffin.  :-[

Curt makes the hitches for A4's for about $140. But like I said, they require drilling into the spare tire wheel well.


If your A4 is quattro do not put a hitch on it.


Look up shadowchaser and ask him how to best ship it he's an expert. If he's no longer active on the board, look up silentbob and he'll get him for you.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: derby on December 20, 2008, 05:20:09 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 20, 2008, 05:11:47 PM

If your A4 is quattro do not put a hitch on it.


why would anybody buy a non-quattro audi?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 05:20:19 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 20, 2008, 05:11:47 PM

If your A4 is quattro do not put a hitch on it.


Look up shadowchaser and ask him how to best ship it he's an expert. If he's no longer active on the board, look up silentbob and he'll get him for you.


Hmmm...it is a quattro. Damnit.

I'll get ahold of shadowchaser.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: NAKID on December 20, 2008, 05:22:49 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 20, 2008, 05:11:47 PM

If your A4 is quattro do not put a hitch on it.


Look up shadowchaser and ask him how to best ship it he's an expert. If he's no longer active on the board, look up silentbob and he'll get him for you.

I think all A4's are Quattro. But why would you not want to put a hitch on it?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 20, 2008, 05:32:54 PM
Quote from: NAKID on December 20, 2008, 05:22:49 PM
I think all A4's are Quattro. But why would you not want to put a hitch on it?


Nope, they made cheapies FWD.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 20, 2008, 07:15:28 PM
wow, two pages and nobody has suggested:


www.uship.com (http://www.uship.com)


The ebay of shipping vehicles (and as I found out a few weeks ago, they ship dogs too!)



I used them to ship my bike 2 years ago. Motogpfan used them as well.


Very great service and of course they get ratings in the same way ebay works.


Cheapest and best way to ship vehicles/bikes.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 20, 2008, 07:21:23 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 20, 2008, 07:15:28 PM
wow, two pages and nobody has suggested:


www.uship.com (http://www.uship.com)


The ebay of shipping vehicles (and as I found out a few weeks ago, they ship dogs too!)



I used them to ship my bike 2 years ago. Motogpfan used them as well.


Very great service and of course they get ratings in the same way ebay works.


Cheapest and best way to ship vehicles/bikes.

Thanks Jud. I remembered you suggesting this to someone else a while back and have already put in a request for bids.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 20, 2008, 07:33:20 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 20, 2008, 07:21:23 PM
Thanks Jud. I remembered you suggesting this to someone else a while back and have already put in a request for bids.  [thumbsup]

You are welcome and thank you for actually spelling my name right  [thumbsup]


Make sure to wait a while before accepting a bid, I just figured out this last week.

When we were on our honeymoon, we fell in love with this dog at shop in Key West and were trying to figure out how to get him shipped up here.

First bids came in at 900$ and we were like make the beast with two backs that. Well, the dog eventually got bought, so no dice for us.

However, the bids came down to around 375$ to ship a 4lbs dog from Key West to Columbus, Ohio.

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: gojira on December 20, 2008, 11:35:35 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 20, 2008, 07:33:20 PM
You are welcome and thank you for actually spelling my name right  [thumbsup]

Make sure to wait a while before accepting a bid, I just figured out this last week.

When we were on our honeymoon, we fell in love with this dog at shop in Key West and were trying to figure out how to get him shipped up here.

First bids came in at 900$ and we were like make the beast with two backs that. Well, the dog eventually got bought, so no dice for us.

However, the bids came down to around 375$ to ship a 4lbs dog from Key West to Columbus, Ohio.


Too late now of course, but couldn't you claim the dog as a service pet allowing you to bring it on board a plane?

I swear I've seen some very questionable "service dogs" that look like they're super-pampered and ready for the Westminster Kennel Club show everyday of the year. Looking at the pet's "handlers" and overhearing their often snooty personalities, I'm convinced there's a loophole to bring their dog along with them on board the plane and bypassing the need to ship them.

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: gojira on December 20, 2008, 11:36:54 PM

Oh yeah, back on topic: I've heard several positive comments in uship also.

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Kopfjäger on December 20, 2008, 11:52:21 PM
Quote from: NAKID on December 20, 2008, 05:22:49 PMBut why would you not want to put a hitch on it?

[popcorn]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: krolik on December 21, 2008, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: herm on December 20, 2008, 05:09:26 PM

rent the smallest uhaul truck available. put your bike and stuff in that
make mother drive the truck across

Good idea! 

+1  [thumbsup]




Quote from: herm on December 20, 2008, 02:31:36 PM
make mother ride it out there [thumbsup]

Even better!  [evil]

+11ty Billion  [thumbsup]


Make that mountain bear work for ya.  :-*
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 03:36:34 PM
I'm pretty sure I've got a way to get the bike to San Diego (Thank you silentbob!!!!)

So now I gotta get it from there to somewhere semi close to Oregon...

*off to brainstorm*
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 21, 2008, 05:19:01 PM
store it with BP until the snow melts,.....then ride it up too the hood.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 21, 2008, 05:54:01 PM
Actually Cali would work for most of the bucket brigade. If you can get it to SF, you can keep it in my garage.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 05:58:25 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 05:54:01 PM
Actually Cali would work for most of the bucket brigade. If you can get it to SF, you can keep it in my garage.

Thank you dear.

I'll talk to bp and silentbob and see what I can work out.

Thanks for the idea herm!!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:05:08 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 05:54:01 PM
Actually Cali would work for most of the bucket brigade. If you can get it to SF, you can keep it in my garage.


I'll do the San Diego to SF leg if she let's me. [thumbsup]

I can take the train back.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 06:06:55 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:05:08 PM

I'll do the San Diego to SF leg if she let's me. [thumbsup]

I can take the train back.

Really and truly?

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: ducpainter on December 21, 2008, 06:08:14 PM
i wish Jan wasn't a busy month...

I could ride from NC to WA.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:10:03 PM
Maybe I could do the SF to OR leg?   Unless you wanted to do that one yourself.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 21, 2008, 06:08:14 PM
i wish Jan wasn't a busy month...

I could ride from NC to WA.

That'd be really nifty. I'm not actually moving til February if that changes anything.  [thumbsup]


Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:10:03 PM
Maybe I could do the SF to OR leg?   Unless you wanted to do that one yourself.

Thank you P! That would be great!



Y'all are really awesome. Its so nice to have people helpin me out like this. Thank you so much. *sniffle*
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:18:01 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 21, 2008, 06:06:55 PM
Really and truly?




Yes, Ma'am, I'll even buy the gas and train tix.

I might even take pics of your ride making it's journey. ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 06:23:07 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:18:01 PM

Yes, Ma'am, I'll even buy the gas and train tix.

I might even take pics of your ride making it's journey. ;D

A  :-* for you sir.

You've got a PM comin.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:26:19 PM
Got it. ;)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 21, 2008, 06:16:19 PM
Thank you P! That would be great!



Y'all are really awesome. Its so nice to have people helpin me out like this. Thank you so much. *sniffle*

Happy to help. :)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:33:14 PM
Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:10:03 PM
Maybe I could do the SF to OR leg?   Unless you wanted to do that one yourself.



Does that mean I'll get to check out the new crib?

and get to ride cupcake??? ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 21, 2008, 06:36:50 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 21, 2008, 06:23:07 PM
A  :-* for you sir.

You've got a PM comin.

Are you going to kiss all who help ride your bike North? Paula expressed some excitement about that.


I will buy a camera for said occasion.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:38:15 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:33:14 PMDoes that mean I'll get to check out the new crib?

Yep! [thumbsup]  You might be our first guest. ;D

Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:33:14 PMand get to ride cupcake??? ;D

Yeah, but on my bike, not J's...let's not make her nervous about this whole plan. ;)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:39:35 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 06:36:50 PM
Are you going to kiss all who help ride your bike North? Paula expressed some excitement about that.


I will buy a camera for said occasion.

He's been all excited since I got us invited to a lesbian wedding in Amsterdam. [roll]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 06:40:57 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 06:36:50 PM
Are you going to kiss all who help ride your bike North? Paula expressed some excitement about that.


I will buy a camera for said occasion.

Well at the very least she'll get a hug and tons o' goodies from me.

Now whether we do the hug in a kiddie pool filled with jello while wearing bikinis is debatable.  [thumbsup]

Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:38:15 PM

Yeah, but on my bike, not J's...let's not make her nervous about this whole plan. ;)


Hell hon, I keep tryin to get Mother to ride cupcake on that bike.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:41:19 PM
Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:39:35 PM
Amsterdam. [roll]


Not all it's cracked up to be. :-X
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:41:49 PM
Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:38:15 PM
Yep! [thumbsup]  You might be our first guest. ;D

Yeah, but on my bike, not J's...let's not make her nervous about this whole plan. ;)



Deal. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:38:15 PM
Yep! [thumbsup]  You might be our first guest. ;D



Can we do the bacon contest too? ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 21, 2008, 06:52:51 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:42:34 PMCan we do the bacon contest too? ;D

Not up to me. [popcorn]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 07:14:14 PM
Quote from: gojira on December 20, 2008, 11:35:35 PM
Too late now of course, but couldn't you claim the dog as a service pet allowing you to bring it on board a plane?

I swear I've seen some very questionable "service dogs" that look like they're super-pampered and ready for the Westminster Kennel Club show everyday of the year. Looking at the pet's "handlers" and overhearing their often snooty personalities, I'm convinced there's a loophole to bring their dog along with them on board the plane and bypassing the need to ship them.

We actually decided when we got back to Ohio that we wanted the little guy.

We flew Delta, so you can bring a small dog aboard, this was a chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix. Such a cute little bugger.

However, we already have two dogs and decided a third might take away from our two and deemed it not feasible.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: swampduc on December 21, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Hey Jbubble,
It sounds like you've already got a plan coming together. But I just wanted to mention that I've got an '05 Tacoma pickup I use to take my bike (M696) places all the time, along with all the tie-downs. I live in Houma, LA which is about an hour south of New Orleans. If you give me advance notice I can take a few days off and help move your bike or, if you can figure out a way to get it back to me, you can borrow the truck for a week or two. I've got another car so you wouldn't be putting me out. Just let me know. Good Luck.

I've been moving my bikes in the back of the truck for a few years; it's perfectly safe IMO so don't worry about that. And it'd be cool to actually meet some of the people I've met on this board.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 21, 2008, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 21, 2008, 06:42:34 PM

Can we do the bacon contest too? ;D

Oh hell yes.


 [bow_down][bacon]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 07:16:44 PM
Quote from: swampduc on December 21, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Hey Jbubble,
It sounds like you've already got a plan coming together. But I just wanted to mention that I've got an '05 Tacoma pickup I use to take my bike (M696) places all the time, along with all the tie-downs. I live in Houma, LA which is about an hour south of New Orleans. If you give me advance notice I can take a few days off and help move your bike or, if you can figure out a way to get it back to me, you can borrow the truck for a week or two. I've got another car so you wouldn't be putting me out. Just let me know. Good Luck.

I appreciate it swampduc. Looks we've got a plan coming together. I'll keep you in mind if I need it.  [beer]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 21, 2008, 07:28:59 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 07:15:25 PM
Oh hell yes.


 [bow_down][bacon]


[clap] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 08:44:26 PM
How have the bids come back from uship.com?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 08:49:58 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 08:44:26 PM
How have the bids come back from uship.com?

$700+ so far.

Not so worried about it now though since the wonderful people of the DMF are helpin me out.  [beer]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 09:40:09 PM
Moving from ? to Oregon?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 21, 2008, 09:41:20 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 09:40:09 PM
Moving from ? to Oregon?

That's what I said. Really-what state wouldn't be better than Oregon?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 21, 2008, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 21, 2008, 09:41:20 PM
That's what I said. Really-what state wouldn't be better than Oregon?

You hush mister.

Im movin from Charlotte to the mt hood area.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 09:48:43 PM
wouldn't you about hit the 700$ (as that price will drop to about 500$, ok so 500$) in just paying out goodwill favors to helpers of the DMF?


Not to be a naysayer, but if you use a shipper, you are insured against theft, damage, etc.



How about taking up a donation thread to get your bike moved?

I'd throw some money in.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 21, 2008, 09:51:21 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on December 21, 2008, 09:48:43 PM
wouldn't you about hit the 700$ (as that price will drop to about 500$, ok so 500$) in just paying out goodwill favors to helpers of the DMF?


Not to be a naysayer, but if you use a shipper, you are insured against theft, damage, etc.



How about taking up a donation thread to get your bike moved?

I'd throw some money in.

Stop that-you'll ruin the bikini jello wrestling!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on December 22, 2008, 03:58:23 AM
this thread represents just about everything i love about the dmf  :)

good luck moving your bike JB!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Grampa on December 22, 2008, 07:26:34 AM
Quote from: herm on December 21, 2008, 05:19:01 PM
store it with BP until the snow melts,.....then ride it up too the hood.

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 22, 2008, 07:47:32 AM
i just love how this thread goes from "any ideas" to bikini jello wrestling yet is still on topic


i'd ride it over the river and through the woods for ya j-bub, i just couldn't do it until march or april.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on December 22, 2008, 10:54:25 AM
if i wasnt so far south i would be more then happy to ride ur baby from my place all up to ur new home  and stick around for a few to enjoy the bikini jello wrestling  [evil]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 22, 2008, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: ducmouse on December 22, 2008, 10:54:25 AM
if i wasnt so far south i would be more then happy to ride ur baby from my place all up to ur new home  and stick around for a few to enjoy the bikini jello wrestling  [evil]


silentbob can drop it in NM and you can ride it to San Diego and I'm sure some jello can be arranged. [evil]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Nitewaif on December 23, 2008, 08:40:06 PM
If you can get it to (or near) Memphis before January 3, I can trailer it as far as the bay area for you.  I'm home for the holidays, but am headed back out there to start a job in January.  Uhauls from Memphis to the west coast are cheap.  It's the other direction that's pricey.  I am a travel nurse, and I haul my bikes all over the creation when starting a new job.  If nobody could pick it up right away or meet me, you'd wanna talk somebody with a garage into storing it for you, though.  I'll be living in an apartment, and even though I keep mine under cover and chain, I'd hate to be responsible for somebody else's bike.   
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 23, 2008, 08:44:11 PM
Quote from: Nitewaif on December 23, 2008, 08:40:06 PM
If you can get it to (or near) Memphis before January 3, I can trailer it as far as the bay area for you.  I'm home for the holidays, but am headed back out there to start a job in January.  Uhauls from Memphis to the west coast are cheap.  It's the other direction that's pricey.  I am a travel nurse, and I haul my bikes all over the creation when starting a new job.  If nobody could pick it up right away or meet me, you'd wanna talk somebody with a garage into storing it for you, though.  I'll be living in an apartment, and even though I keep mine under cover and chain, I'd hate to be responsible for somebody else's bike.   

Hey Nitewaif, I appreciate it. Silentbob has offered to take the bike from Georgia to San Diego for me.  [thumbsup]


The DMFers are really great. Thank you all!!!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Nitewaif on December 23, 2008, 08:47:56 PM
Great! I'm glad it's working out for you.  If you end up needing somebody to ride it to Portland from the bay area, lemme know.  Any excuse to get up there for some Hot Lips pizza and VooDoo donuts.  I heart Portland.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Got Duc on December 23, 2008, 08:49:19 PM
Where are you in your moving effort Jbubble?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 23, 2008, 08:51:46 PM
Quote from: Nitewaif on December 23, 2008, 08:47:56 PM
Great! I'm glad it's working out for you.  If you end up needing somebody to ride it to Portland from the bay area, lemme know.  Any excuse to get up there for some Hot Lips pizza and VooDoo donuts.  I heart Portland.

I think somegirl already has dibs, but you can come up with us-I'm going to ride with her so she has a way home  :)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 23, 2008, 08:54:44 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 23, 2008, 08:51:46 PM
I think somegirl already has dibs, but you can come up with us-I'm going to ride with her so she has a way home  :)

What the giant said. We can have a border party! And, if you'd like to see portland, ride back with us to the city!

Quote from: GotDuc on December 23, 2008, 08:49:19 PM
Where are you in your moving effort Jbubble?

Well, I'm assessing how much crap I have. In reality, its all clothing and shoes as I don't own any furniture or electronics other than a laptop, cell phone, and iPod. I'm trying to figure out what I should go ahead and ship out there via UPS and what I can shove into my car.

Also doing the paperwork for my job. I'll keep the one I have but I have to fill out some stuff regarding working remotely.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Nitewaif on December 23, 2008, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 23, 2008, 08:51:46 PM
I think somegirl already has dibs, but you can come up with us-I'm going to ride with her so she has a way home  :)

D'oh.  I should really read ahead before posting.  It's a beautiful ride - you will enjoy it!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 23, 2008, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 23, 2008, 08:54:44 PM
What the giant said. We can have a border party! And, if you'd like to see portland, ride back with us to the city!

Well, I'm assessing how much crap I have. In reality, its all clothing and shoes as I don't own any furniture or electronics other than a laptop, cell phone, and iPod. I'm trying to figure out what I should go ahead and ship out there via UPS and what I can shove into my car.

Also doing the paperwork for my job. I'll keep the one I have but I have to fill out some stuff regarding working remotely.

expensive :P

if you even think you can live without it,..........ditch it.
you will save enough money on shipping to buy newer better stuff [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 23, 2008, 09:24:48 PM
Quote from: herm on December 23, 2008, 09:18:05 PM
expensive :P

if you even think you can live without it,..........ditch it.
you will save enough money on shipping to buy newer better stuff [thumbsup]

Ahhh.

And it would make for some hilarity to drag Mother around a mall again buying new stuff.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 23, 2008, 10:32:34 PM
If you have books and CDs you want to ship, I think you can get a decent deal with the book rate from the post office.

QuoteMedia Mailâ,,¢
Small and large packages and thick envelopes can be sent using Media Mail. Contents are limited to books, manuscripts, sound recordings, recorded videotapes, and computer-readable media (not blank). Informally called "Book Rate," Media Mail cannot contain advertising, except eligible books may contain incidental announcements of books. Media Mail is usually less expensive than Parcel Post.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Mother on December 24, 2008, 05:09:12 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 23, 2008, 09:24:48 PM
Ahhh.

And it would make for some hilarity to drag Mother around a mall again buying new stuff.  [laugh]

my therapist is not going to appreciate this

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 24, 2008, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Mother on December 24, 2008, 05:09:12 PM
my therapist is not going to appreciate this



Your therapist is overloaded anyways. Whats a little more?

[laugh]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 24, 2008, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: somegirl on December 23, 2008, 10:32:34 PM
If you have books and CDs you want to ship, I think you can get a decent deal with the book rate from the post office.



If not use FedEx ground.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 24, 2008, 09:25:27 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 23, 2008, 09:24:48 PM
Ahhh.

And it would make for some hilarity to drag Mother around a mall again buying new stuff.  [laugh]

but you would need to take him to a big city mall..........
maybe somewhere in LA?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 24, 2008, 09:51:45 PM
Quote from: herm on December 24, 2008, 09:25:27 PM
but you would need to take him to a big city mall..........
maybe somewhere in LA?

Aw hell man, even I'm not that evil!  [laugh]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: DuciD03 on December 24, 2008, 11:00:21 PM
... waow; to be a damsel in distress! ..lol.

good on ya all for helping the little woman out.

JB all the best in the move and planning.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: somegirl on December 25, 2008, 12:43:29 PM
Quote from: trouble on December 24, 2008, 08:16:15 PM
If not use FedEx ground.

Oh another thought...some companies will let their employees ship personal items using the corporate rate.  Something to check into before you leave your company.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 27, 2008, 07:23:04 AM
Quote from: Mother on December 24, 2008, 05:09:12 PM
my therapist is not going to appreciate this



your therapist?

let's be truthful here mom.

you come here for your therapy.
we are your therapist, and you know we will love to hear the story and poke fun...in a nurturing and healing way of course
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: lethe on December 27, 2008, 07:25:15 AM
Quote from: KnightofNi on December 27, 2008, 07:23:04 AM
your therapist?

let's be truthful here mom.

you come here for your therapy.
we are your therapist, and you know we will love to hear the story and poke fun...in a nurturing and healing way of course
The trouble is, if he lays down on your couch he'll need more therapy afterwards.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Mother on December 28, 2008, 01:04:25 PM
knight nailed it

my therapist said I needed therapy

so I came here

y'all are doing pro bono work

Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Grampa on December 28, 2008, 02:11:14 PM
I dont like Bono
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Oldfisti on December 28, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
(http://media.southparkstudios.com/media/images/1109/1109_bono_enter.jpg)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Statler on December 28, 2008, 02:20:33 PM
Quote from: Mother on December 28, 2008, 01:04:25 PM


y'all are doing pro bono work



hush that filthy mouth before I wash it out with soap.

banned for a week!

;D

evening, folks.  I like the get rid of it all and buy new stuff idea.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 28, 2008, 06:08:30 PM
i like pro's...
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 28, 2008, 06:42:52 PM
Quote from: lethe on December 27, 2008, 07:25:15 AM
The trouble is, if he lays down on your couch he'll need more therapy afterwards.

nah, you can't get herpacephilitis that way.

Quote from: Mother on December 28, 2008, 01:04:25 PM
knight nailed it

my therapist said I needed therapy

so I came here

y'all are doing pro bono work

i'm not doing anything for free for you until you actually show up somewhere that i'm supposed to be.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 28, 2008, 07:30:43 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on December 28, 2008, 06:42:52 PM
nah, you can't get herpacephilitis that way.

i'm not doing anything for free for you until you actually show up somewhere that i'm supposed to be.

Next time we'll be on the East Coast is DiMBY. Meet us there!
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Got Duc on December 28, 2008, 07:36:10 PM
Mother too?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 28, 2008, 07:37:24 PM
Quote from: GotDuc on December 28, 2008, 07:36:10 PM
Mother too?

Yup, draggin him along!  [thumbsup] He'll be the creepy guy standing in the corner.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 28, 2008, 07:40:24 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 28, 2008, 07:37:24 PM
Yup, draggin him along!  [thumbsup] He'll be the creepy guy standing in the corner.

I hope he and Monsterlover dress differently.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Got Duc on December 28, 2008, 07:41:35 PM
cool
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 28, 2008, 07:49:23 PM
Quote from: JBubble on December 28, 2008, 07:30:43 PM
Next time we'll be on the East Coast is DiMBY. Meet us there!

see you there... [evil]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 28, 2008, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on December 28, 2008, 07:40:24 PM
I hope he and Monsterlover dress differently.

[laugh]

I thought ML was tall...

Quote from: GotDuc on December 28, 2008, 07:41:35 PM
cool

You're in the NE right Jim?

Quote from: herm on December 28, 2008, 07:49:23 PM
see you there... [evil]

Uh oh, two fire people together, that could cause trouble.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 28, 2008, 08:24:51 PM
and there will be a big burn pile too..........

(http://www.desktoprating.com/wallpapers/nature-wallpapers-pictures/huge-fire-wallpaper.jpg)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Got Duc on December 29, 2008, 03:11:52 AM
Quote from: JBubble on December 28, 2008, 07:59:10 PM
[laugh]

I thought ML was tall...

You're in the NE right Jim?

Uh oh, two fire people together, that could cause trouble.

Yes, MY

Make that 3 firepeople
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on December 29, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
Quote from: GotDuc on December 29, 2008, 03:11:52 AM
Yes, MY

Make that 3 firepeople

plus one that likes to walk on it  [laugh]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 29, 2008, 07:08:08 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 29, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
plus one that likes to walk on it  [laugh]

i like to play with fire...if i didn't have the beard i would breath it.

that's all assuming i actually show up :-*
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on December 29, 2008, 11:17:30 AM
Quote from: KnightofNi on December 29, 2008, 07:08:08 AM
that's all assuming i actually show up :-*

i've learned a lesson from dimby 08,
i won't count on anyone showing up, then i won't be disappointed when they don't :)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 29, 2008, 11:35:44 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 29, 2008, 11:17:30 AM
i've learned a lesson from dimby 08,
i won't count on anyone showing up, then i won't be disappointed when they don't :)

hahaha. i figured you would have that one figured out a while ago  :P
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: ducpainter on December 29, 2008, 01:40:04 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 29, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
plus one that likes to walk on it  [laugh]
I can't help myself.... ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 29, 2008, 01:43:50 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 29, 2008, 11:17:30 AM
i've learned a lesson from dimby 08,
i won't count on anyone showing up, then i won't be disappointed when they don't :)

I don't know what you're talking about.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on December 29, 2008, 01:45:15 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 29, 2008, 01:40:04 PM
I can't help myself.... ;D

we [bow_down] to the mighty fire walker
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Nitewaif on December 29, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
I have a group of friends that whenever we go camping and there's been time for a few drinks, naked fire jumping happens.  Pretty entertaining.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: red baron on December 29, 2008, 10:41:57 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 29, 2008, 01:45:15 PM
we [bow_down] to the mighty fire walker



[laugh]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on December 30, 2008, 07:15:22 AM
Quote from: Nitewaif on December 29, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
I have a group of friends that whenever we go camping and there's been time for a few drinks, naked fire jumping happens.  Pretty entertaining.

wow. your friends sound a lot like mine. only mine are more of the reg old streaker type.


i have jumped fires before, but i don't think  would do it nekkid. thanks for planting that thought in my head. i just hope i'm not around a campfire anytime sooon. lol
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: DuciD03 on December 30, 2008, 11:34:32 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on December 28, 2008, 02:11:14 PM
I dont like Bono

bob? i thought we were firends; whats da matter with bono?  ;D ... pro bono ... lol...
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 31, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 29, 2008, 01:40:04 PM
I can't help myself.... ;D

you need to do it without shoes for it to count [coffee]
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: ducpainter on December 31, 2008, 05:49:55 PM
Quote from: herm on December 31, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
you need to do it without shoes for it to count [coffee]
we can hold hands.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: herm on December 31, 2008, 05:51:19 PM
Quote from: Nitewaif on December 29, 2008, 09:56:55 PM
I have a group of friends that whenever we go camping and there's been time for a few drinks, naked fire jumping happens.  Pretty entertaining.

ooh, .............. i had friends like that too.
we used to go camping in the bad lands, and naked fire jumping was a prerequisite.

Quote from: KnightofNi on December 30, 2008, 07:15:22 AM
wow. your friends sound a lot like mine. only mine are more of the reg old streaker type.

most of us were into streaking too!
we called it werewolfing.  [evil]

i still have a vivid mental image of a buddy cuffed and stuffed in the back of a campus police car, naked. he ended up on double secret probation for the remainder of his college career.

we also used to steal stop signs. but it only counted if you got the whole thing, post and all.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 12:09:29 PM
So....who has the official roaming S2R?



In theory, it's supposed to end up at my place until Jess can come get it so.....it might help if whoever is bringing it up (Joel? Steve?)  gets in touch with me or the wifey.....
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on February 04, 2009, 12:43:25 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 12:09:29 PM
So....who has the official roaming S2R?



In theory, it's supposed to end up at my place until Jess can come get it so.....it might help if whoever is bringing it up (Joel? Steve?)  gets in touch with me or the wifey.....

ii think it would jsut be better if they showed up some random night about midnight and did a big smoky burnout in the street in front of your house. that way they would get your attn and you would know the bike was there. then parked the bike in your driveway and hopped in a waiting etaway car.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 12:47:43 PM
That would work....



....If anyone had ever been to my house before....


.....and if I opened the gate.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on February 04, 2009, 01:42:09 PM
what kind of gate are we talking about here?
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 01:43:15 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on February 04, 2009, 01:42:09 PM
what kind of gate are we talking about here?

Wrought iron, probably seven foot tall. Sturdy.


Possibly electrified if I'm bored.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on February 04, 2009, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 01:43:15 PM
Wrought iron, probably seven foot tall. Sturdy.


Possibly electrified if I'm bored.

just so you know... the snakes will still be able to slither under it  ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 01:48:00 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on February 04, 2009, 01:46:38 PM
just so you know... the snakes will still be able to slither under it  ;D

Knight and Monsterlover are way too big to fit under it.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: TiNi on February 04, 2009, 01:52:34 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 01:48:00 PM
Knight and Monsterlover are way too big to fit under it.

you're not scared of them  ;D
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on February 04, 2009, 01:52:34 PM
you're not scared of them  ;D

I'm not scared of snakes. I'm scared of spiders  ;)
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: KnightofNi on February 04, 2009, 02:44:35 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 01:48:00 PM
Knight and Monsterlover are way too big to fit under it.

who says i would go through the gate? that's far too obvious. besides, if i come through the gate i'll crash through it in somethign that the electricity won't affect.

Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 02:22:52 PM
I'm not scared of snakes. I'm scared of spiders  ;)

i'm throwing the equivalent of maltovs at your house that are filled with spiders.
then videotaping the ensuing hilarity and you freak out and dance around.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: silentbob on February 04, 2009, 03:42:19 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 04, 2009, 12:09:29 PM
So....who has the official roaming S2R?



In theory, it's supposed to end up at my place until Jess can come get it so.....it might help if whoever is bringing it up (Joel? Steve?)  gets in touch with me or the wifey.....

Hey I didn't even know this thread existed.  I have the roaming Monster in my garage.  I was hoping someone might want to take a road trip with me to the bay area one of these weekends.  I won't be riding cupcake on the way back so maybe we can put it in Joel's truck, ride up there, spend a weekend, and drive back in the truck.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 04, 2009, 04:59:06 PM
Presidents day weekend is a three day one...and just around the corner if anyone want to jump the gun.


I'm out of the country Feb 19th-March 3rd or so, and while Paula is around, I'd still like to see some DMFer's if it can be worked into the schedule.
Title: Re: Cheapest Way To Move The Moto From East To West Coast?
Post by: silentbob on February 04, 2009, 05:20:20 PM
I can probably do that.  Hey Joel do you want to make the drive with me?