Frame Courier ?

[AndyCF]

I was thinking about this a while back but after a cursory Google search did not look further.

As a kind of long term 'project' I had thoughts about buying a frame (with V5 and I'd check it was legit first) but as I have no sensible transport to get it here my thoughts turned to having it posted.

Trouble is some sellers say "collect only" and most of the usual couriers like things wrapped up.

Aside from say hiring a car or something and going miles to collect, are there any places that would collect / deliver a frame 'as is' ? They would have to be reasonably reliable as it would not be fair to expect the seller to wait in all day for collection either.

We are probably talking just frame here, ie: no wheels no forks just frame itself.

Thanks.

[Nobby the Bastard]

If something has to be collected and isn't in a parcel it starts to get very expensive to pay someone to do it.

It's easier to hire a van.
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[M.C]

Had a similar dilemma with bicycles. You can get a box sent out but it'll be a specific dimension, probably too small for a motorcycle frame. I couldn't find a courier willing to collect a loose bike.

I think your best bet would be a proper motorcycle transporter and seeing if they could help. Alternatively use something like Shipley.

[almostthere]

I sold an srad frame on ebay sent it through p4d just wrapped it in bubblewrap without any problems
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[AndyCF]

[Commuter_Tim]

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[Nobby the Bastard]

[almostthere]

collect only on ebay does tend to keep the price down I bought a frame engine wiring loom for a gsxr 750wn on ebay for £100 was a 3 hour drive
but worth it for that price! all I need to get now is some enthusiasm to finish the fecking thing
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[dydey90]

Anyvan.com

Put in rough details of what it is and where, receive dozens of emails back with quotes, go with cheapest.

I got a whole bike taken from Kent to Leeds for £65.
I imagine that was mostly because going straight up the M1 is a popular route though.
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[AndyCF]

Thanks all.

Oh I'd never try to stitch the seller up by asking after (even though it has happened to me on occasion with a few bits I've done as collect only) , I'd ensure we reached some agreement before I bid / purchased.

I was just really thinking / planning ahead as such.

[kgm]

A frame will fit in your average car without issue - you could just hire one or enlist a friend. I carried a CG125 frame on the back of an ER6 once. I was also going to do the same with a CX500 frame (a bit trickier) but had access to the car in the end so didn't need to.

[andyscooter]

You can fit a whole Suzuki gp 100 in a ford fiesta

Not sure of problem
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[M.C]

I'm guessing he doesn't have access to a rage cage. You also have to factor in fuel if you're going to collect.

[1198]

Ask on BCF if anyone is going from xxx to zzz and would be happy to collect in exchange for a few beer tokens?

[Ste]

Go and collect it on your bike.

[M.C]