There are a number of ways one can go about transporting a motorcycle to Portland Maine. The way a customer chooses to get their bike to this charming city is which method is most convenient. A motorcycle ride through Portland is always accompanied by the signature smell of the sea. Being that Portland is the most populated city in Maine, a motorcycle is a very convenient means of getting from one place to the next.
With all the different methods available for someone to transport a vehicle it may be a bit confusing to those who haven't done it before. The person in charge of handling the bike as it is being transported is well aware of the dangers that the highway has to offer. They have been trained to handle transporting a motorcycle to a set standard that will result in the bike being delivered without any issues.
Methods Available for Transporting a Motorcycle.
- Enclosed Transportation.
- Open Air Transportation.
- Door to Door Transportation.
- Terminal to Terminal Transportation.
- Crated Transportation.
Standard Procedure the Customer Must Follow Before Transportation.
The longer the distance between the bike and the destination, the higher the risk of damages. It is important that the customer completes a few tasks to ensure that the shipping process goes smoothly.
- Clean dirt, dust and deposits from the motorcycle.
- Remove any loose accessories and objects that can damage the bike during transportation.
- Turn off the security alarm if the bike has one installed.
- Check tire pressure, fluids and battery.
- Gas reading should not be filled higher than ¼ tank before transportation.
- Document and list any damages to the motorcycle before transportation.
Transporting the bike by crate may require the customer to remove the handlebars and mirrors, disconnect the battery and drain the fluids.
Portland, ME Transport Companies to Contact.
Craft's Transport Inc.
711 Lisbon Rd.
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252.
(207) 353-6435.
Asheville Auto Transport Inc.
87 Scribner Blvd.
Lewiston, ME 04240.
(207) 782-7648.
Load Time Logistics Auto Transport
85 Bay Rd.
Farmington, NH 03835.
(877) 343-5623.
Written By:Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.
