Bike Transport - Urgent

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  1. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    Created a new post..need a quick answer before I commit and make a big mistake.

    My bike is in Italy, and not road worthy.

    I had got some quotes from Shiply - to transport a motorbike.

    I have nearly accepted a quote - having some last minute thoughts around what if's!

    The guy is coming from Italy and will be bringing the bike, was thinking what if he has issues at Dover crossing with the bike..is this possible?

    Don't want to find there is some issue and i don't get my bike...

    Anyone got any experience in bike transport?

    Sam
     
    #1 RepsolSam, Sep 26, 2014
  2. martinowen

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    What paper work did you need to take it out there? I pressume it would be the same to bring it back
     
    #2 martinowen, Sep 26, 2014
  3. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Its being recovered back..

    Otherwise to take it..needed licence, reg doc and insurance..which of course i can't leave there
     
    #3 RepsolSam, Sep 26, 2014
  4. martinowen

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    Contact customs and explain the situation and ask advice
     
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  5. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Done called Dover port..they said its fine..as vehicles get recovered all the time from across the border...

    Collection book...

    Guy lowered the price... As he was coming this was anyway...£250 door to door

    Not bad...

    Fingers crossed - my bike gets to me...
     
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  6. Frost1

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    Result and decent price, good luck with it's safe return and you getting better.
     
    #6 Frost1, Sep 26, 2014
  7. Barstewardsquad

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    That's a good price. Hope it goes well.
     
    #7 Barstewardsquad, Sep 26, 2014
  8. RepsolSam

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    Guys been in contact - he is British sent me a copy of his passport and Insurance document with his address on it..

    looking promising..

    Im so excited..even with a broken leg... lol
     
    #8 RepsolSam, Sep 26, 2014
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    Great news,,,,,,,,,, Your luck's changing. Lotto?
     
    #9 Mike07, Sep 26, 2014
  10. RepsolSam

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    Lucks getting better..

    Bike was collected this morning

    The guy who has kept my bike for a month knows the guy who collected the bike..

    So said not to worry to me...looking forward to tomorrow...even with a broken leg..Lol
     
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  11. Hudson

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    Be Jezus..... this has re-juvinated my faith in human nature..... not ripped off in price and an honest stranger..... i need to go out and buy some lottery tickets today.
     
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  12. RepsolSam

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    He is in London.. Making a delivery then heading to mine in 2 hours.. Woohooo
     
    #12 RepsolSam, Sep 29, 2014
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    Bikes arrived safe and sound..:D

    Made 2 new friends...

    This guy lives in Italy, and is British - transports bikes in his Van and can take 4 - 5 in one go, he is all over the place...good thing to know..

    He also said i were right - have to be very careful with who you trust on Shiply and he does not use it much - So i just go lucky.. lol
     
    #13 RepsolSam, Sep 29, 2014

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