motorbike transport

[ackadappa]

Hey again guys. I have just bought a 1991 Honda CG125 (using the forums help for a reliable bike!)
The guy i bought it from is having my commuter 'ped' from me as part if the deal..
Here's the problem.. the guy lives in London and i live in Bedfordshire. I dont have a driving licence so cant hire a van. I wouldnt mind riding the bike back from London. (With a few stops and avoiding mototways!) But i need to get my bike to him. Does anyone have a van in this area or know somebody with one?
Or any companies that could help?
Thanks
Dan
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[Marmalade]

[ackadappa]

They dont let you put that your need a motorcycle delivering and picking up.. thats the idea i had.. and i dont really wanna pay twice for one each way
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[Marmalade]

[Skudd]

I would have thought about transport before doing the deal.
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[ackadappa]

Yeah i know what you mean. I just meant i would rather pay the company to drop off and collect the bikes in one go if that makes sense..
Thanks
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[J.M.]

[ackadappa]

Ill give them a call soon. The guy having my ped isnt really fussed whether he gets it or not. Full cash would be fine for him but he just likes something to tinker around with lol its easier for me to give him the ped (and get £300 off the asking price) so i dont have to sorn it, find somewhere to keep it and then find a buyer for it. And really i would prefer to go to london with the van so i can make sure everything the guy said about the bike us true. But its not essential.
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[Marmalade]

[quote="J.M."]

[ackadappa]

Ah ok. Would you advise getting 2 quotes? One for the delivery of my bike and another seperate one for the pick up of the cg125?
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[Marmalade]

[ackadappa]

Yeah will do. Thanks for the help guys.
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[J.M.]

[1198]

Have you a mate with a full car licence, who'd fancy a trip to collect it? Someone who could hire a van (paid for and fuelled by you, obviously) who'd be prepared to give you a hand for a while in return for you buying lunch and a few beers after?

[Marmalade]

transit hire £60, £30 fuel, £20 mate's lunch and a beer or two £110 in total
4 hrs messing about, finding a £200 deposit and hoping nobody scratches the van or one of the bikes falls over in the back so you can save £20?
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[P.]

Both ride, meet half way, problem solved.

I've hired a Transit to pick 2 bikes up before, total cost for the day to Oxford was £65. £35 for van hire and £30 on fuel. Food was from the house, drink and crisps.

I got my road legal pit from Wales to Maidstone for £80 through Shiply, but then again I couldn't care about scratches, lifes too short

[prawny1]

Meet half way and do the hand over on a services somewhere.
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[Rogerborg]

Where in Bedfordshire to where in London?

Or, just ride the ped. I've looked at a map, it's all downhill. Put on a clown outfit and tape a bucket to the seat, people will think you're on a chaaaaridy run and you might even cover your fuel.
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[ackadappa]

Haha good plan!

Its bedford to lewisham (SE6)
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[ackadappa]

Meeting half way on the bikes isnt really an option as the guy doesnt ride bikes anymore i dont think.
I have a mate willng to drive the van but i would have to hire from saturday to monday wouldnt i as the hire company dont open sundays? Or have i made that up? Lol
Thanks guys.. appreciate the help!
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[1198]

Be at the hire place 1st thing Saturday, return mid afternoon.

[SQL]

[ackadappa]

Im working 6am-6pm saturday so cant go london til the sunday.
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[SQL]

A10 or M1 straight there