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Old 06-26-2010, 12:33 PM
 
Location: Hawaii
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Hello everyone,

We are considering buying a motorcycle on the mainland and then shipping it to Hawaii, because it's cheaper than buying one in Honolulu.

I'm checking on quotes, but so many sites ask you to call for a quote. Come on! Get with the times, people!

If anyone has shipped a motorcycle to Honolulu, would you share the details, please?

So far, I got one quote from Pasha, which is $526, but very, very far away (San Diego).

We'd prefer to ship out of Seattle, WA or Portland, OR.

Anyone have a rough idea of the costs and company names? I mean actual quotes you received. I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Tanks, ah!

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Old 06-27-2010, 07:03 PM
 
Location: Hawaii
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Anyone?
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Old 06-27-2010, 07:24 PM
 
Location: Kailua Kona, HI
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Easy. Go to your local Harley dealership and ask them. They will get it ready for shipment - crated, etc. and ship straight to the dealership on Oahu where they will uncrate and make it road ready. We shipped a 2002 DynaWide Glide from LV to Kona for about $1400. That's air freight, not slow boat to China by the way. Any major dealership should be able to help you.
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Old 06-27-2010, 10:23 PM
 
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Matson or Horizon also. Next time just Google it, and save yourself some stress....
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:12 AM
 
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Thanks Konakat. Yikes! That's a lot! More expensive than Matson. We might have to ride that bad boy to San Diego.

And thanks, Rayinhawaii. I did Google it, and didn't get any answers aside from Pasha. I seek information from those who have experience in this area and know of the real costs involved. I thank you for your response regardless.
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:13 AM
 
Location: Na'alehu Hawaii/Buena Vista Colorado
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Call and talk with Matson. They are very nice people. I just shipped my car with them out of Seattle.
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Old 06-28-2010, 09:00 AM
 
Location: Hawaii
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If anyone has shipped a motorcycle to Honolulu, would you help me with this question, please?

I know that PASHA ships out of San Diego, but we're closer to Portland (1st choice) and Seattle (2nd choice). PASHA price is $526.

Are there others that are just as inexpensive, leaving from the Pacific Northwest? It's a long, long motorcycle ride to San Diego and that's gonna hurt the "okole" big time...

Thanks for the advice re Mastson. Matson, unfortunately, does not ship motorcycles to Honolulu.

Northwest Motorcycle peeps...Where are you?
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:51 PM
 
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Are there others that are just as inexpensive, leaving from the Pacific Northwest? It's a long, long motorcycle ride to San Diego and that's gonna hurt the "okole" big time...
Distance = cost. It ships farther you pay more. Have you called Horizon or ShipMyVehicle?
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Old 06-29-2010, 11:01 PM
 
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Pasha is the best to ship your bike, they are super cool, nice, on top of it, safe, great customer service, you can track your bike during shipment, etc. i have shipped twice with them and used other carriers for cars and had many problems. My buddy also used Pasha and a guy that worked for me. Both total successes
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Old 06-29-2010, 11:05 PM
 
Location: Hawaii-Puna District
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Better check on the tax situation - so that you don't have to pay Hawaii sales tax on that new bike.
Cars 1-2 years old have to pay it - bikes might also have to. It could wipe out any savings.
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