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Post by jamojica on Sept 1, 2015 10:17:44 GMT -5
Moving cross country can't take the scooter but taking the engine need to find a frame down south any ideas
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Post by JR on Sept 1, 2015 13:51:03 GMT -5
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Post by jamojica on Sept 1, 2015 13:59:59 GMT -5
Going back home to Florida in Michigan at the moment.
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Post by hillbillybob on Sept 2, 2015 6:29:57 GMT -5
Why just a frame? Where ever you decide to settle, there are bound to be a bunch of scooters listed on Craigslist, that would have wheels, brakes, suspension, etc, etc. Non running units should be cheap.
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Post by jamojica on Sept 3, 2015 2:01:49 GMT -5
Might only have space to take the engine but I'm thinking on breaking it down to as flat as possible boxing it up and strapping it to my roof
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Post by rockynv on Sept 3, 2015 7:39:22 GMT -5
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Post by jamojica on Sept 3, 2015 7:48:15 GMT -5
Yeah I looked at everything because I wanted to take the rest of my stuff but we decided to sell it and I'm breaking down the scoot it'll be a nice project and give me a chance to go over it piece by piece
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Post by ricardoguitars on Sept 3, 2015 16:25:12 GMT -5
You can cut the welding points on he frame and weld it back again when you reach Florida, it's easier to carry a bunch of tubes than a frame. Welding points on Chinese scooter frames are rubbish anyway, it is a good opportunity to do a good welding job.
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Post by horace on Sept 6, 2015 15:06:07 GMT -5
U- Haul is an option  |
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Post by rockynv on Sept 7, 2015 6:52:45 GMT -5
There is also the PODs and UPack solution too. You do have to shop for specials and may find adjusting your moving schedule a few days can make a big difference in the cost. Typically, unless your stuff is ready to be donated to Goodwill but there is a good chance that they will refuse it, its worth the $1,500 for the small box truck to move it yourself.
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Post by nulldevice on Sept 10, 2015 18:01:02 GMT -5
U- Haul is an option A scooter is a lot more than just a motor and frame. Do you really want to buy a piece of junk and be faced with sorting out wiring faults and fuel delivery faults, and ignition faults, and brake/throttle control faults on some random piece you would buy down there? U-Haul would charge a mint to rent a trailer one way. Bite the bullet and buy a Harbor Freight trailer kit for $300 www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood and a few carriage bolts. Haul the whole scooter down and sell the trailer when you get to Florida. You will come out money ahead. Don't think you can't tow with a small car. My friend tows a trailer with his Burgman 400 on it between NE Ohio and central Florida with a several year old Prius, and I have towed similar and larger loads with small four cylinder cars for (mumble) decades. Whatever you decide, good fortune to you. |
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Post by horace on Sept 10, 2015 18:26:59 GMT -5
Accualy, U-haul has a reasonable price.... A one way trip (as long as you have a Credit/Debit card) is possibly the most practicle choice in this case..... I Maybe Very Wrong Though......
A box truck rental is around 30-50 dollars per day.......... Load everything you own!!!! Make sure to fill the gas tank and your deposit is refunded........ Seems reasonable to me.
I did NOT mean to start some sort of hostile debate about moving expenses.....
I must say, dismantiling a scooter for a road trip, then leaving behind all the importaint bits just doesn't seem like the best choice availible. It's possible to take the entire unit.... A rental truck maybe a better idea.
Remember, This is the same user that implied his "girl friend" killed the scooter for riding it...........
I am NOT trying to be mean.... Just my Opinion--You know, what the OP asked for......
For some reason I get a strong Troll Vibe from Mr. Jamo---- Again, JMHO. Mr. Jam could drive the Box truck, His girlfriend could drive the car...... Assuming she knowes what buttons to push.....
My apology in advance to the moderation staff... Please edit as needed.
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Post by jamojica on Sept 10, 2015 22:56:30 GMT -5
Okay so I have researched multiple moving companies and all being close to a grand or over doesn't sit well with me as far as the scooter breaking it down and taking every piece with me except broken plastics from previous owner who had ditched it at mechanics as far as girlfriend draining battery she did she left light switch and kill switch on then tried starting it up about 20 times between her and her friend is what she said now as far as trolling I don't have time to waste over childish crap so no good thing it was only your opinion though....  ? |
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Post by rockynv on Sept 11, 2015 12:11:55 GMT -5
Moving companies or truck/van rentals that you can drive yourself?
You may find it will cost you $3,000 or more to replace your stuff not including the repairs to the dissasembled scooter so do give consideration to what it will cost to replace everything instead of taking it with you. Most will find their stuff worth far more than the cost of van rental. Now if your talking about hireing movers to load all your stuff and deliver it for you then yes that can become cost prohibitive.
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Post by jamojica on Sept 11, 2015 17:54:17 GMT -5
No it's not worth it to me anymore some bed sets and tvs big table decent stuff but we are currently selling it and just starting fresh in Daytona beach it'll be amazing
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