How should i pick up the bike i am buying?

"I only have my M1 so i cant ride it on the highway"

take highway 27 only if you have prior experience riding bikes. No prior experience? don't even think about it! It goes without saying riding a bike is much difficult and dangerous then learning to drive a car
 
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meme said:
I wonder about this statement. I know in my trailer because I have no insurance on my trackbike that IF I get into an accident (let's say someone t-bones me on the way to track) the contents are insured EXCEPT for bike. Insurance explained it as a non road ready vehicle.

However if I was transporting a riding lawn mower my house insurance would cover it, but again I inquired and my TB is not covered in this case. ****ed if you do, ****ed if you don't I

I'd get someone who is licensed to transport bikes (commercial insurance) , or insure it before anyone else rode it.
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I am simply stating the current law.
It is not necessary to change the ownership or have insurance it the bike is being transported.
I made no claims regarding what might happen if you were involved in an accident.
Or if it fell off the trailer because it wasn't properly secured.
Or if it was hit by lightning for that matter.
 
Yup, hence the "I wonder about this statement...."

I've been accused of being informative and condescending recently when I stated facts. This time I was simply trying to get the OP to consider things. Like of he got his buddy to transport it and something happened, who would pay out?

So I told him to go with a commercial operator if he does not have his own insurance.
 
It's always interesting (not saying the OP) when people spend thousands of $$$ on something then skimp on $100 to do the job right...then things go wrong and problems ensue.

People should consider the $100 as part of the deal...cost of business.
 
Riceburner said:
Save where you can.
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This is a good attitude until your "savings" turn into a 5000 dollar pile of ash on the side of the road and you have no recourse. Id rather pay 100-150 to a motorcycle tow company so if anything happens to the bike at least im getting reimbursed. The peace of mind is worth 80 bucks.
 
It would be helpful if we knew the value of the bike – if we are talking a typical cost used beginner motorcycle it seems crazy to spend potentially $500 to have it shipped a Short distance. Everyone makes it sound like renting a uhaul trailer or a van is a recipe for a flaming fireball and total loss of the bike.

Secure it properly and where's the issue? The percentage chance of anything happening between Toronto and Barrie are minimal.
 
$100 is false economy even on a $1000 bike.

If you can manage that risk, so be it. I've run for years without collision insurance, know that it's either gonna cost me to fix or it's a write off. My risks to take AND I am aware.

Not trying to scare, just inform.
 
bobjohnson said:
e. Id rather pay 100-150 to a motorcycle tow company so if anything happens to the bike at least im getting reimbursed. The peace of mind is worth 80 bucks.
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Not sure if you'll find any legitimate commercial company willing to ship a bike from Toronto to Barrie for that kind of money. That'd barely pay overhead, a driver, and fuel on a deadhead return trip. Actually, it almost certainly wouldn't.

If if you do find someone that cheap chances are they're not a legit commercial carrier, so IMHO you're no further ahead vs doing it yourself. You're potentially taking even more risk actually.
 
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Yea it ain't gonna cost 80 or 100, close to 200 or even higher for sure.

I would rent a Van, pick up the bike with a friend, take it to be certified on the way by popping by Rosie toes and then just have the MTO paper work to do.
 
Again would the rental insurance cover this?

It's a question as I really don't know. I thought rental insurance covered accidents, not contents.
 
Hi Moni5550 - hope you haven't been scared-off or discouraged by all the typical repartee in the above posts. If the bike is currently licensed/insured you could ask the seller to ride it to your place. Either give them a (car) ride home or arrange a taxi/uber.

FWIW, I've ridden two different bikes home from the dealership for coworkers who were too nervous to ride a new bike home with little road experience.
 
FLSTC said:
Hi Moni5550 - hope you haven't been scared-off or discouraged by all the typical repartee in the above posts. If the bike is currently licensed/insured you could ask the seller to ride it to your place. Either give them a (car) ride home or arrange a taxi/uber.

FWIW, I've ridden two different bikes home from the dealership for coworkers who were too nervous to ride a new bike home with little road experience.
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I think all the information provided has been quite helpful - It seems you have some difficulty reading and understanding since the OP already said he/she does not have a car to provide a ride home.

But yea, what you said :rolleyes:

On the topic of insurance, I believe the OP can get bike insurance starting the day he/she buys the bike and that would cover the bike inside said rental van... I think, I am not really sure.
 
Wow...complicate things much. Rent a cargo van with some straps and pick it up with a 2x6 or 2 (a milk crate under the middle helps). Took bikes to the track like that many times as well as picked up new to me ones.
 
Google "how to load a motorcycle fails" for how not to load it on a truck.
There are a number of videos on You Tube on how to do it properly.
 
moni5550 said:
Hello everyone, i am purchasing my first bike soon, and the fella lives in missisauga and i live near barrie. I only have my M1 so i cant ride it on the highway or else i would just take the train and ride it home. I am not sure the best/cheaper way to safely get this bike up to my place... i dont know anyone who can ride to ride it up nor anyone with a low trailer who might be able t drive it up. Is there maybe a company that can cheaply 'tow' it? someone suggested that..but i am not sure what the best thing to do it. It must be something trustworthy - dont want someone to steal it etc.. Thanks in Advance!
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When were you looking to do this? I live in Angus, near Barrie. I have a trailer and straps etc. I've been riding forever. I'll drive down with you to check it out and bring it back. It'll cost you $40 for gas and a coffee. Pm me and I'll give you my number.
Jeremy

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Iceman said:
I'll drive down with you to check it out and bring it back. It'll cost you $40 for gas and a coffee.
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Oh noes! Clearly this will be the result.

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(Iceman, a bit of a joke on the way the thread went in case you missed some of the replies, no harm no foul intended, your offer is very gracious. ;) )

OP, in all seriousness, take Iceman's offer - you will not find anything more reasonable along with the company of a fellow rider to chat about motorcycles during the trip - win win for you. He may also spot something you didn't notice at the time of pickup, experience and all.
 
PrivatePilot said:
Oh noes! Clearly this will be the result.

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(Iceman, a bit of a joke on the way the thread went in case you missed some of the replies, no harm no foul intended, your offer is very gracious. ;) )

OP, in all seriousness, take Iceman's offer - you will not find anything more reasonable along with the company of a fellow rider to chat about motorcycles during the trip - win win for you. He may also spot something you didn't notice at the time of pickup, experience and all.
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Lol! I've read the entire thread. I had my flame suit on when I wrote it.

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