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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 12:07 PM
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Shipping motorcycles to Montana next month w/ Federal Motorcycle Transport. First time shipping, Any recommendations on do’s don’ts etc?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 03:21 PM
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I used them twice in the past, no problems.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 03:24 PM
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Take pictures before departure.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 03:55 PM
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I’m still waiting on my bike from Federal. Shipped from FL to CA. It’s been 5 weeks, several delays, and was supposed to get delivered last week but they claimed the driver called in sick. Left several messages and emailed but haven’t heard back in 3 days.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2021 | 04:36 PM
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If you have not already mp, you may want to use the search feature for that company.

And after ur using them, your feedback would be good to know.

It amazes me but these things should go like clockwork. Again --->
 
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Keyboard and Haulbikes both came recommended but neither go to Montana any longer
 
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Not a fan of Federal, they are brokers not shippers. If the bike gets damaged, they make you deal with the shipping company and they are out of the conversation, though they happily took your money. We had a real bad experience with them, I do not recommend.

Recently used Haul Bikes, no problems and it is their truck and employee. Truck only had bikes in it, Federal puts your bike in a truck with all sorts of other freight, not cool. Good luck.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSpaceCowboy
I’m still waiting on my bike from Federal. Shipped from FL to CA. It’s been 5 weeks, several delays, and was supposed to get delivered last week but they claimed the driver called in sick. Left several messages and emailed but haven’t heard back in 3 days.
I wanted to follow up and say that I received my bike in perfect condition with no issues. Prepare for several delays but I would use again.
 
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Originally Posted by TheSpaceCowboy
I wanted to follow up and say that I received my bike in perfect condition with no issues. Prepare for several delays but I would use again.
Glad to hear thx for update
 
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