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Igofar

Igofar

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I may have just been gifted a 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650LT with less than 800 miles on it from my nephew.
Here's the problem....
The bike is 800 miles away, and the cold weather is difficult to deal with since my Spine surgery.
Heck, riding is still difficult to deal with since my Spine surgery.
Doctor still not too keen on me riding as it is, much less 800 miles in one trip.
Not sure I'm up for an 800 mile road trip on a small motorcycle.
Thought about transport companies, but they want way too much money, and can't quote a pick up, or delivery date, past 2-3 weeks for either etc.
I can fly to where the bike is, and try and ride it home, but I keep hearing the doctor's voice in the back of my head, about not having a helmet on my head for extended periods of time etc.
I could fly there, and purchase a Cargo van from Budget truck rentals, one way, but then I'm paying about $1400 dollars for the rental, with gas on top of that.
Since its in California, most of the truck companies won't rent trucks "one way" leaving California, without asking almost triple the normal cost.
So, what do I do?
Fly in, and ride it home, and call it an adventure?
Or something else?
Ideas and comments welcome.
I have to pick it up before he moves in a month or so.
:WCP1:
 
I would rent a small trailer, pull it out there in your own car/truck, and trailer it back. You're out the days to do it, but your only paying for a few days trailer rental, gas, and a few days overnight in a motel. And you'll be comfy in your own car. Not uber cheap, but worth it considering what you're getting it for.

If I were on that side of the country, I'd offer to help.
 
I know you said you tried transport companies but have you considered uship.com? You list your requrememts and independant contractors (Hot Shot?) can bid on cost and time. Might be the most cost-effective way if you don't want to actually move it yourself.
 
One of the forum members could pick it up and deliver it to you?
If I remember, @Bones hauled his from Fl to MA in the back of his pickup truck.

Steve
 
Where is your nephew located? I am guessing it is not close to me, (Atlanta area)but some other person in my situation ( kinda half retired) might be willing to ride it over to you, just for expenses. Probably wouldn't cost more than a cheap airline ticket and a few nights motel stays.
 
Another option is to ask your nephew to rent a small storage unit and leave the bike there until weather and / or your back is better.
 
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