Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Ensure your motorcycle is the correct width and length for shipment. The maximum bike length is 118 inches, though some vehicle transport services only ship bikes that measure 96 inches or less. Tire width and total bike width are also restricted, but policies vary for different transport companies.
Prepare the motorcycle for shipping. Clean the motorcycle by washing the exterior of the bike, tires and undercarriage. Empty all compartments and check cables for security. This is necessary in order to comply with shipping laws in the United States.
Contact a vehicle transport service to arrange for motorcycle shipping. Both JC Motors and Pasha Hawaii ship motorcycles between the Hawaiian islands. JC Motors offers an order form that is accessible online.
Give the company the necessary paperwork prior to the delivery or pickup of the bike. Mail a copy of your vehicle registration and a copy of your driver's license or picture identification to the transport service. If the motorcycle is being financed, an authorization from the lien holder may be necessary.
Deliver the motorcycle to the vehicle transport company's departure point. Some businesses pick the bike up from a verified location. If this is the case, make sure the departure point is able to accommodate an 80-foot tractor-trailer. Provide the company with a set of keys to the motorcycle at the time of pickup or delivery.
Retrieve the motorcycle at the destination point arranged by the vehicle transport company. At the time of pickup, examine the bike to ensure that it is in the same condition as it was at departure. A picture ID is required in order to pick up the motorcycle.