How do I Ship a Motorcycle From the USA to Europe?

Shipping anything internationally can pose more difficult than first anticipated. There are many companies across the United States that offer free quote estimates for the delivery. Some of these companies are located in every state; some are not. It depends on the state and specific location to determine what company should ship the motorcycle for you to Europe. Price also plays a factor in determining which company to choose. Receive quotes from every available company before making a decision.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Motorcycle
  • Gas canister
  • Siphon
  • Driver's license
  • Title of ownership
  • Letter of release from the lien holder
  • Passport
  • Immigrant Certificate
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open up your web browser. Click onto the web address bar. Type in the website "webbikeworld.com." Click on the "Shipping" hyperlink on the menu that is on the left side of the homepage and there will be a list of shipping companies for automobiles and motorcycles.

    • 2

      Click on each company on the list. Find where they are located and if they are within reasonable driving distance. Search throughout the list of companies for the best fit for the job. Get an estimate from the website on how much it will take to ship the motorcycle.

    • 3

      Drop off the motorcycle at the business that will ship it. Siphon the gas out of the gas tank of the motorcycle prior to shipping. Fill the gas tank with the gas from the bike through the siphon until the gas level in the motorcycle is as low as possible. Remove any objects you have in the saddlebags of the motorcycle.

    • 4

      Fill out all inventory forms necessary for shipment. Bring a copy of your Driver's license, a copy of the Title of Ownership and a Letter of Release from the lien holder. Purchase insurance from the shipping company for your bike being shipped. Purchase Shipping Cancellation Insurance if there may be a chance that the shipping of the motorcycle may be stalled or terminated. Receive the receipt and packing list from the workers. Ask the shippers if there is anything else that needs to be done prior to shipping.

    • 5

      Bring your Passport, Immigrant Certificate, receipt and packing list to the destination port specified by the company that shipped the motorcycle. Pick up the motorcycle on the date specified by the company that shipped the motorcycle.