However, if you want to do-it-yourself and save some money, a great alternative is the Forward Air Trucking Company. They have terminals located at most major airports, and with a little work, can be a very useful service in getting your bike to where it needs to be. Most Trials Motorcycles cost around $60-70 to ship anywhere nation-wide. CALL THEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN, and make sure that they have a terminal near you and near your desired destination. Or check their location map online.

Forward Air : 1-800-726-6654

How to pack your bike

1. BEFORE PACKING: Remove the oil and gas from your motorcycle! Shipping companies require that no fluids be in the bike. The new owner would probably like to have fresh fluids in it anyway!
2. PALLET CONSTRUCTION: This standard GasGas pallet is 13-1/2" wide X 68-1/2" long. A wider pallet would be easier for sending an assembled bike, maybe 20". At the front of the pallet a 4X4 is mounted securely, and has a 1" hole drilled through it. The width of the 4x4 should be the same as the distance between your forks.
   
3. MOUNTING THE BIKE: After removing the front wheel, secure the forks by bolting the axle through the 4x4. A small piece of rope can also be used to tie the rear wheel down. If you're not comfortable with the bike's stability, add a piece of rope to each side and tie from the footpegs (or frame) down TIGHT to the pallet. The front and rear fender should be wrapped in protective bubble wrap or cloth and packed under the bike. Remove the handlebars and tape them to the side of the bike with the controls still attatched. Replace the bar saddle mounts and bolts in their original position. Place the front wheel along side of the bike and tape it to the bike.
   
4. BOX: Wrap the bike with stiff cardboard. I have used appliance-box cardboard many times. The corners can be stapled to a 1x1 wood frame work if necessary. Lots of shipping tape will usually do just fine!
   

What are benefits of using an escrow service?
For sellers, Tradenable provides:

• The assurance of prompt payment in good funds as well as protection against credit card fraud and chargebacks.
• The ability to accept multiple forms of payment, including credit cards, checks and money orders.
• A convenient way to overcome the concerns of wary buyers.
• QuikTrack, an online tool that manages and keeps track of all your transactions.

• The ability to receive and inspect merchandise before the seller is paid.
• The flexibility of multiple payment options and the access to a trusted source to hold those payments.
• QuikTrack, an online tool that manages and keeps track of all your transactions.