Bike transport from london to Manchester

lisasturge · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

I'm moving from London to Manchester and have to take my car and bike up there- it all has to go on the same weekend. Does anyone know a cheap way of getting a motorbike up there? All bike transporters seem quite expensive as they are for moving classics and race bikes, when my little GS500 doesn't need lots of special attention. Any thoughts very welcome!
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Have you got any good friends who are fully comp on their car insurance and could drive your car whilst you ride?

You could then 'pay' them by cooking dinner/buying them a drink or two and paying for their train ticket home.
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NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

How is the rest of your stuff getting there.
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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Leave the bike in London with a friend, get a train back from Manchester yourself, ride the bike back up. £50 for a train ticket, £15 fuel, maybe a 6 hour round trip.

How does that compare with the bike transporter?
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sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Good idea that . Sounds like a great excuse for a 3-4 hour ride Very Happy

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cestrian · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Karma :

If your lucky, you could get a train ticket for about £15. You'll need to book in advance.

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Jebus · Brolly Dolly Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Karma :

You wont get anything "cheap" in transport terms, you have to pay for their fuel, insurance wage for driver etc going up and down seems a much better idea and you will get a nice long ride in the bargin as well!
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coolfox1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

Found a guy that got my bike from london to manchester for £90 insured, safe and he's a biker.

Pm me or have a look at my old posts

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

I'd be tempted to "breakdown" then call out my breakdown recovery and get recovered to my home address.

Might have to be good at blagging though.