Motorcycle Parts Shipping

[gene xs]

I have an XS engine (on a stand) and four tubs of XS parts that I need to get from my brother in Pennsylvania to Houston. PODS gave me a quote of $3500 which is only 5 x what it's all worth. I know that a crate could be built and shipped, but I would not ask my brother to do that - he's busy enough already. Any ideas on a cheapish way to do this?

Thanks!

 

[jetmechmarty]

Once upon a time, Greyhound would do that for less. Check into it.

 

[Kevin Werner]

Find a homeless guy, give him $75/day to ride the bus, give him a couple extra bottles of Moscato...
https://www.greyhound.com/en/ecommerce/schedule At these rates you could afford fresh boxers, a shave and a haircut...

 

[WideAWAKE]

Uship.com - post an ad and get offers.

Shipped 10 or so bikes and a jeep with it. Most bikes coast to coast about 5-600 bucks.

If your not on a time crunch it can be super cheap to ship when it’s hitching a ride with a main shipment.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Find a homeless guy, give him $75/day to ride the bus

No homeless guy required.
https://www.busfreighter.com/?gclid...TTpRnQKlugMS44pFzikv4Ev4dUDffeVwaAjOnEALw_wcB

 

[jetmechmarty]

4 packages totaling 400 lbs with one package oversize can go Greyhound for under $400. (Houston to Pittsburgh)

 

[DogBunny]

4 packages totaling 400 lbs with one package oversize can go Greyhound for under $400. (Houston to Pittsburgh)

Greyhound is excellent for frames and tubs of parts if both the shipper and receiver are relatively close to a full service Greyhound location. However, they have a 100 pound limit per piece, so no XS650 engines unless you remove the top end and ship it as two pieces.

 

[Kevin Werner]

No homeless guy required.
https://www.busfreighter.com/?gclid...TTpRnQKlugMS44pFzikv4Ev4dUDffeVwaAjOnEALw_wcB

Thanks for the update/insight/research. That is pretty cool.

 

[gggGary]

Some but not all fasten-alls will accept and ship large items store to store.