|
30 Oct 2012
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ketchum, Idaho Tucson, Az
Posts: 80
|
|
Air Freight With Full Panniers
So the shipper we are talking to about shipping my bike to Chile from Vancouver B.C. say that shipping the bike with the panniers full of personal items will cause issues at customs.
Has anyone experienced this ?
Can't these items be included in the air freight manifest ?
Max
|
30 Oct 2012
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rockhampton, Australia
Posts: 868
|
|
Well, I shipped my bike from Oz to Frankfurt, then also from Ulan Batar, Mongolia to Bangkok, both time my bike was fully loaded and I never had to supply a manifest.
I am not sure that helps, but it will give some indication that it can be done without.
Cheers
TS
|
30 Oct 2012
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 619
|
|
Pressure.
Not a direct reply, but don't leave anything such as an aerosol or any instrument that's pressure sensitive inside due to the huge loss of pressure. Lindsay.
|
30 Oct 2012
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posts: 193
|
|
Panniers full . . . a problem
Yes, I have experienced this firsthand, twice.
Shipments in/out of north America seem to be a consistent problem. Canada is less of a problem but the warnings on panniers remain.
My KTM, without panniers, sat in Customs at LAX for over a week. Eventually, with no date provided, I gave up and rode to Vancouver and shipped it to Frankfurt.
Shipments otherwise seem much less problematic.
There's only one country that could effectively embargo America(n airspace) and it has . . . that would be America.
__________________
Orange, it's the new black.
|
30 Oct 2012
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,673
|
|
I've shipped with full panniers a few times.
Just use common sense.
Drain your stove, don't pack anything flammable or anything that would make customs nervous.
And take anything valuable in your hand luggage.
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
|
9 Nov 2012
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 42
|
|
Van to Chile
Maxvert
what is your Vancouver to Santiago plan? when is the boat or container leaving? room for one more?
I am ready to go around December 20. LA is a 3 day trip and Vancouver is closer to me in Seattle.
Jim
|
9 Nov 2012
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: RTW
Posts: 517
|
|
Some weeks ago we shipped five bikes (all with full panniers) from Kathmandu to Bangkok without any issues.
|
9 Nov 2012
|
Lifetime Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 365
|
|
When air freighting out of Australia with a shipping agent with no experience with moving bikes I was told the same. Since then I've found lots of others who used different shippers, who possibly were more used to shipping bikes, where this was no issue. So my advice would be to try a few shippers and see if they vary in their attitude.
Good luck
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|