Moving a Motorcycle with U-Pack

Shipping a motorcycle when you’re moving

Moving a motorcycle when you’re moving to another state can present logistical challenges if your mover doesn’t allow them in the equipment. Fortunately, if you’ve booked with U-Pack®, transporting your motorcycle along with your household belongings out of state or across the country is no big deal.

Keep reading to learn how easy it is to ship a motorcycle, ATV or riding lawnmower with U-Pack.

How to transport a motorcycle with U-Pack

U-Pack’s flexible moving options allow you to ship all your belongings in the same equipment, including motorcycles, ATVs and lawnmowers.

1. Reserve enough space in the equipment

U-Pack’s ReloCubes® have ground-level loading, and our trailers come with ramps, making both suitable for moving motorcycles with ease. Just make sure to allow extra space for the bike when making a reservation.

For example, if you need to move a motorcycle plus belongings from a two-bedroom home, it’s best to reserve space for a 3-bedroom home. You’ll only be charged for the space you use in the moving trailer or the number of Cubes used.

2. Gather supplies 

You’ll need special shipping supplies to keep your bike safe and secure during transit. 

• 5 - 6 ratchet straps
• a wheel chock
• handlebar loops
• model-specific cover (or moving blankets and stretch wrap) 

3. Drain fuel 

Gasoline must be drained before loading motorcycles into the U-Pack equipment. Refer to the owner’s manual for instructions or contact a local mechanic for assistance. Don’t forget to replace the fuel upon arrival. 

4. Load safely

Put the bike in neutral and push it into the moving equipment. Park the motorcycle near the tie-down points or in the center of the ReloCube container if you’re only moving the bike.

5. Cover the bike

Use a model-specific cover or a moving blanket secured with stretch wrap to protect the bike from dirt, scratches or rubbing from straps.

6. Tie down the motorcycle

Use the handlebar loops, straps, and wheel chock to secure the motorcycle inside the moving equipment. Ask someone to help or use the bike’s kickstand to keep it upright while you tighten the straps.

• Use straps on each side of the wheel chock to secure it to the logistics tracking on the sides of the moving equipment, then place the front wheel into the chock to prevent it from rolling forward.
• Hook straps to the handlebars using your loops to balance the front.
• Loop one or two straps around the rear tire, foot-peg, frame or swing arm to keep the rear wheel from moving.
• Check to make sure the straps won’t rub on the chrome parts of the bike, and use padding if needed for protection. Ensure nothing can rub against the straps to damage or cause them to loosen during transit.
• Tighten the straps evenly, making sure not to compress the motorcycle’s suspension fully. Once the straps are tight, remember to lift the kickstand if you used it. 

Need cheap motorcycle shipping? Check U-Pack’s rates

Using U-Pack to transport your motorcycle along with your household belongings makes sense because we only charge for the space you use in the moving trailer or the number of Cubes you use.

Call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant or request your free quote online. Don’t forget to leave extra space for your bike! Let us know in the comments if you have questions about moving your bike with U-Pack.

Need to move a car? Check out U-Pack’s vehicle shipping guide