I think your bike needs to be stock or you are going to have issues...
Shipping a Dyna to Italy
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Shipping a Dyna to Italy
Hello. Just joined after reading through the forums for a while now. Like the title states, I'm moving to Italy in the next year or two and will be taking my 2006 Dyna with me. I'm waiting for quotes from a couple companies who specialize in vehicle shipping. I just thought maybe the experienced here might have some history with this sort of thing. Thanks.
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Thanks a heap. Yea, fun is definitely the motivation. When I get some info back from the shippers I contacted I'll post it here.
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I've been moved too many times back and forth to Germany, numerous in country moves there too, one of the worst parts about being in the military. Just about every one of them stuff would come up missing, stolen by packers/movers. From jewelery and things of actual value, to even the oldest treasured mementos, the oldest things I'd ever had, childhood things, stolen by scum.
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
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Thanks for the tip. Mine is dead stock. I just removed the Rineharts and replaced them with factory slip-ons, figuring decibel levels are monitored over there. That was the only mod I could see.
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I've been moved too many times back and forth to Germany, numerous in country moves there too, one of the worst parts about being in the military. Just about every one of them stuff would come up missing, stolen by packers/movers. From jewelery and things of actual value, to even the oldest treasured mementos, the oldest things I'd ever had, childhood things, stolen by scum.
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
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I've been moved too many times back and forth to Germany, numerous in country moves there too, one of the worst parts about being in the military. Just about every one of them stuff would come up missing, stolen by packers/movers. From jewelery and things of actual value, to even the oldest treasured mementos, the oldest things I'd ever had, childhood things, stolen by scum.
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
Stereo components damaged along with other things, yep, moving sucks tic-infested moose *****
That I can remember I've had four bike shipments, '91 shipped a '85 BMW K100RT from Georgia to Germany, '96 my '95 RK to Germany and from there to the west in '99, then in 2003 a '03 BMW K1200RS (Zebra) and it again to SoCal in '04.
Fortunately, I can't recall ever a problem with any of their movements but I've heard many stories of problems some folks had.
They (people who packed up the bikes) always built a container for eacch one, start with a very sturdy pallet base, strap the bike down and build the sides and top around it. The key is lashing it firmly to the base, most you can hope for to keep it from shifting. I had to drop of my RK in Virginia to the folks who packed it up, I tipped the dude $20 or so bucks and asked him to do his best and he did a good job!
Riding in the Alps is heaven, it'll be scorching hot in the lowlands of northen Italy and as you ascend to the tops of the mountains it gets cooler and cooler, even had to cut through a little snow with some other folks at the top once, it's incredible! And then you just ride from country to country up there, heaven, on sweepy switchback mountain roads!
Best of luck
Edit to Add: Crating is the way I'm leaning towards. The RORO (Roll-On Roll-Off) option offered by one shipping company (to Genoa) from Miami was $1,017.00, with delivery charges applicable in Genoa. I assume that's the charge for getting the bike off the ship and into a customs bonded area where I take delivery of it. All told I'm expecting the cost to approach 2-G's. But, looking at the resale value of this bike in the area, I expect I could sell it one day and walk away ahead at least $0.50. Not really thinking in those terms, though. I just want it to arrive with all its parts attached.
Last edited by Chio; Aug 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM.
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Maybe you are already aware, but if your plan is to permanently move to Italy, and have the bike registered there I think you will need to pay 25% VAT when importing it. At some point maybe its better/cheaper to sell your current bike in the US and buy a similar one in Italy instead.