Our Experiences with Air Canada Fly Your Bike 2019
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Yep, quarter tank of gas allowed, which will be checked by the Dangerous Goods inspection. Guy didn't believe the gas gauge when it showed the bike was on reserve, and had us open the gas tank, and then he shone a flashlight in there. So thorough!!!
We knew where the gas station was near Pearson Airport, but if you don't know the layout of your destination airport, I'd hit Google Maps and pre-scope it out, so you're not wasting time and and your 1/4 tank of gas riding around on the other side.
Where you shipping to?
Cool, thx both for the reply. As for where? Not sure yet, definitely London so I can start the London to Sin trip next summer or the one after that. Before that, probably to Vancouver and Santiago. Just collecting info so I can execute when it's time to go.
Nice! Hit me up when when you're in Vancouver. We just got a place here, can put you up for a while.
Not long term, gonna be Whistler snowboard bums for the winter and then hit the road again next spring.
have fun. Where is the riding going to be next?
North America again. We realized after we had left that we rushed through it, so we're going to do it properly, explore all the nooks and crannies that we missed the first time. It's a big place full of amazing roads and wondrous things to see, and we were in such a rush to explore the rest of the world that we didn't spend enough time here.
Mad Mike
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I like that. In my younger days I did every state and province (except HI and PEI) by road. I never used Interstates, all blue highways. All together about 70,000km, which leaves me a few million km to explore. I do want to cross Asia some day, but with so much to see in North America I won't be sad if I never complete that wish.
Hope you have fun poking around North America.
Why no PEI? Not that you missed much, I enjoyed the roads in every other Atlantic province more, but it just seems strange to skip it went you went everywhere else.
Mad Mike
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I've been there several times, never had the chance to explore. I had planned to head there this summer but the stars didn't line up for the trip. I'll keep it on my list.
That was literally the most boring road I have ever ridden in my life. There isn't even anything to look at as the walls are so tall. Speed cameras along the way means you can't shorten the pain.
On the ferry on the one end ...over the bridge on the other ...But unless you are an Anne of Green Gables fan...not a lot else.
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M K
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Hi Guys does any one know what the total cost is to ship a bike and fly on the same flight is? I am a Canadian going back.
I want to do all the strapping down and drop at the warehouse. And what about taxes etc the bike over 15 years old.
I want to do all the strapping down and drop at the warehouse. And what about taxes etc the bike over 15 years old.
You should start your own thread as there is a lot of depth in your question.
Going back from where to where?
Airline tickets are notorious for wielding varying prices depending on demand. I know of no better way than just gathering numbers yourself (I like to run the tools that show you the prices over a range of days if my schedule is flexible, that can sometimes save you 50%).
Importing the bike to stay here is a whole level beyond. There are some great threads here on what is required to do that legally. The short answer is there needs to be some paperwork done and the border notified days before you attempt to import the bike. Ignoring the procedure will get you bike stuck in purgatory with no way to legally ride it on the road.
Air Canada and West Jet allows at least a liter of gas to remain in the tank. Seems a bit vague as Westjet said 1/4 tank and I had to go back and drain some more as the CBX has a large reserve.
this is useful
MK You don't strap the bike down ...let the pros do that. You can leave luggage on it but has to remain open for inspection.
Canadian going back ??? explain. If it's a personal possession I doubt there is tax if you bought it elsewhere and owned it for more than a year.
Generally I prefer to send the bike a day ahead so I know it is there waiting.
These guys can handle it all end to end for you.
www.motorcycleexpress.com
MK You don't strap the bike down ...let the pros do that. You can leave luggage on it but has to remain open for inspection.
Canadian going back ??? explain. If it's a personal possession I doubt there is tax if you bought it elsewhere and owned it for more than a year.
Generally I prefer to send the bike a day ahead so I know it is there waiting.
These guys can handle it all end to end for you.
HOME | Motorcycle Express
www.motorcycleexpress.com
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These guys can handle it all end to end for you.
HOME | Motorcycle Express
Not true. We used Motorcycle Express the first time we shipped to Europe and there was considerably more running around than shipping with Air Canada. I already outlined this earlier:
