[geeks] Need moving expertise

[R. Lonstein]

On Tue, Mar 02, 2004 at 01:16:14PM -0800, Nadine Miller wrote:
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> I have a 2001 Subaru Forrester--we have driven with a mid-
> size trailer hauling 1 55Gal barrel of water and assorted
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> Bike is a 1999 BMW F650, with hard bags and rack case, so
> its probably pushing 700lbs.

The bike has a wet weight of about 420lb. With a two-wheel moto
trailer you'll pull less than 1000lb. whatever the accessories on the
bike. The subaru should be able to do that.

There are a number of companies that ship motorcycles. I recall
reading about one in Motorcyclist. My brother-in-law was a BMW
motorcycle mechanic in Santa Cruz, I left a message with him to see if
he knows of a reliable shipper.

> Right now we are looking at trading the Forrester for a
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> Area right now is ridiculous--we had to throw away all
> the store fixtures--we couldn't *give* them away).
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If the traditional moving companies are charging too much- and you can
absorb the time, hassle and risk- you may want to contact a
full-service freight company like Central Transport International or
American. Depending on how they define "full-service", you probably
will have to pallet or container the load yourself and may need to get
it to their depot.

- Ross