Bike Shipping - Vic -> Perth

I'm looking at picking up a bike from a seller in Shepparton, Victoria,
but would need to get it shipped to Perth.

Any recommendations (or pointers) at companies which would do said
shipping?

I've called a few up, and they either don't do WA, don't do Shepparton,
or can't ship until Jan 2006.

In terms of getting the bike registered in WA, if it's registered in
Victoria, it's just some paperwork over here, right?

Cheers,

prk.

 

Try Kent Removals...

As for registration, you'll have to surrender your Vic plates.

Sprint.

 

Try 'Bikes Only".
http://www.bikesonly.com.au/
Clem

 

I called them earlier today, and the earliest they could ship it was in
the new year, due to the volume of shipping they have at the moment.

They quoted about $780 for a Kawasaki VN250 Elminator from Shepparton to
Perth, which seemed a bit pricey, but I haven't found anyone else yet to
compare it against!

Will give Kent Removals a call and see if they'll do it, and for how
much.

If it's going to be about the same price, I may as well keep looking for
a VN250 in Perth.

prk.

 

Ride the thing over can not take more than 3 days.

Boxer

 

At about 5000km's of straight highway riding a sports bike would need new
tyres by the time you get to Perth. Would be a great ride on a cruiser or
tourer though.

Night Rider

 

Damn if ONLY he hadn't bought the VN250 Elminator "sports"!

 

You could probably save $150 of that by getting it dropped at their depot
at Altona and picking it up from the depot in (?).

 

They quoted about $780 for a Kawasaki VN250 Elminator from Shepparton to

You cant find a bike closer to home?

 

I'm still looking.

Used Kawasaki VN250s don't seem to be that common though!

prk.

 

Heh.

What Clem is amusingly pointing out, is that the VN250 is a cruiser.

It's one of the few 250cc cruisers I've found, the others being the
Honda V25 Custom (aka VT250C) and Yamaha XVS250 V-STAR.

The thought of riding it over is sort of appealing. But before I do a
Nullabor run, I'd really like to get my license and just a little bit of
riding experience ...

I'm keeping an eye out for a bike in the mean time, and the one in
question seemed like a good buy, depending on whether it could be
shipped, and the associated costs.

If anyone's interested, the particular bike I'm looking at is:

<http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kawasaki-VN-...Z102686QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>

prk (motorbike newbie).

 

.... and about a squintillion Yamaha XV250 Viragos.
There's also the Kawasaki EL250 and the Honda CA250.
Get thee to http://www.250ccbikes.com/

I don't like any of them. The whole point of a cruiser is to
be vast, torquey, relaxed. You can't do that with 250cc.

-----sharks

 

In aus.motorcycles on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:34:39 +0000 (UTC)

Most freighters won't touch an uncrated bike.

I've moved a couple to/from Perth using Curtis Bros Van Lines. No idea
if they are still in business, try www.whitepages.com.au

Zebee

 

That's because their insurance won't cover it.
Crates are the only way to freight bikes.

 

Possibly look for something else that would suit you. If it saves you
$500+ in freight you could put that $ towards rider training.

 

James concentrates on international services but intends to arrange an
Aus wide system early in 06 to coincide with certain associated
business ventures involving freighting worldwide. When it commences
there will be great savings in the cost of most types of freight not
only motorcycles. Motorcycle freighting is likely to be a fairly
insignificant part of his operations, but will be done properly with
all motorcycles being crated at the receiving depot by the sender,
before the consignment is accepted. Various sizes of crates will be
available for hire. Any related ideas from posters here would be
appreciated, particularly if they are genuine.

 

In aus.motorcycles on Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:35:57 +1100

Someone else's whole point might be the riding position or the looks.

Which you can do quite well on 250cc.

Zebee

 

There could be a good reason for that.

I'm not familiar with the VN250, but how do you go getting parts for them?

I'd be looking closer to home, and I'd be reluctant to buy any 250 sight
unseen unless the price was *really* good (and then I'd be suspicious).

You are looking at bikes that are often ridden by people who have yet to
learn the importance of regular maintenance, and who see the bike as a
short-term stop-gap proposition.

Moike

 

Indeed.

I've done a bit of research, and feedback on them seems to be fine,
the main thing I've found is that it's either not that popular a bike,
or that people are holding on to them.

A very valid point.

Guess I'll just have to be more patient, and keep looking locally.

prk.

 

In aus.motorcycles on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:22:21 +0000 (UTC)

250 cruisers never were as popular as other styles, and the Kwak was,
from memory, more expensive than the opposition.

That said... if you like the cruiser style, see if you can find a
Hyosung dealer.

They do a 250 called, I think, the Aquilia. It looks like a big
cruiser, not a half hearted effort, and goes surprisingly well for the
size.

according to bikepoint.com.au there's one for sale in WA now. Probably
out of your price range, but you never know.

Zebee