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What is the best way to move a GT200 from SD to PA?
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I've already considered the obvious: riding it. However, that's not going to work.

So if it is to be moved from beautiful SoCal to hot/humid Phila.... how should I do it?
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Find a shop with a Forward Air account. Motorsport? Despite the name, Forward Air is a trucking company. Without an account, it is expensive. With one, it will cost a few hundred dollars and take about 5 days.
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There are several shippers that specialize in motorcycle shipping. If you go to e-bay and look at a scooter listing, there is a shipping tab that will bring up several shippers. Or try looking here http://www.uship.com/
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Re: What is the best way to move a GT200 from SD to PA?
GeoEnvi wrote:
I've already considered the obvious: riding it. However, that's not going to work.

So if it is to be moved from beautiful SoCal to hot/humid Phila.... how should I do it?
Philly hot and humid? Come visit South Louisiana. You can take your pick.

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, I could go on and on but you get the picture. This will give new meaning to the weather terms hot and humid.
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Re: What is the best way to move a GT200 from SD to PA?
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GeoEnvi wrote:
I've already considered the obvious: riding it. However, that's not going to work.

So if it is to be moved from beautiful SoCal to hot/humid Phila.... how should I do it?
Philly hot and humid? Come visit South Louisiana. You can take your pick.

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, I could go on and on but you get the picture. This will give new meaning to the weather terms hot and humid.
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Used JC Motors who handled shimpment of GT200 down the SD and onto Honolulu...reach out to Mike Lada was great to work with.

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Re: What is the best way to move a GT200 from SD to PA?
GeoEnvi wrote:
I've already considered the obvious: riding it. However, that's not going to work.

So if it is to be moved from beautiful SoCal to hot/humid Phila.... how should I do it?
Pack it in your moving truck with the res of your stuff or put a hitch on your car and get a scooter/MC carryer
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OneEyedJack wrote:
There are several shippers that specialize in motorcycle shipping. If you go to e-bay and look at a scooter listing, there is a shipping tab that will bring up several shippers. Or try looking here http://www.uship.com/
+1 re: uship. I used them to ship my scooter from Palm Beach to SF. It's the eBay of shipping... read the reviews and check their insurance. I had a very good experience, door to door. The driver even gave me a scooter riding lesson. They also have a great info on scooter/motorcycle shipping here http://www.uship.com/motorcycles/

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Re: What is the best way to move a GT200 from SD to PA?
GeoEnvi wrote:
I've already considered the obvious: riding it. However, that's not going to work.

So if it is to be moved from beautiful SoCal to hot/humid Phila.... how should I do it?
Dude! We don't hear from you in months and months.... now you'll just up and leave.
Fine.
Be that way.
-sniff, sniff-

and I say: Ride it. Razz emoticon
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Thanks for the info....

Sorry Buglake.... I got a 2 year old that's just a few months younger than the GT. In fact, he was born a week or so after my very first and (until now) only group ride with the meetup crew to Del Mar. Believe me, my time over the past couple years has been fun and busy since my last obsessive visits to ModVep. My scooter time has gone from pleasure/commute/utility to mostly commute/utility (though it's ALWAYS a pleasure).

Believe me, leaving SD and all-year scooting is not an easy decision to make.

Check this link out for the backstory: [url]www.miraclesformaks.com[/url]
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I'll drive it for you....
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I'll drive it for you....
For an airline ticket, I will ride it to Allentown for you, and treat it with love. No other expenses necessary.
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