Expert Motorcycle Transport, Shipping, and Logistics in Great Falls, MT
A motorcycle is not a small car and it does not ship like one. It has to be loaded without pressure on the forks, secured without scarring the bodywork, and guarded from road spray, rock strike, and anything shifting in the trailer beside it. Open auto carriers get bikes there. They don't always deliver them there the way they left. Redman Van & Storage moves motorcycles from Great Falls in enclosed, secured equipment with crews who handle high-value cargo daily.
Motorcycle Transportation Services
- Enclosed, weather-protected transport
- Single-bike and multi-bike shipments
- Door-to-door and terminal-to-terminal transport
- Soft-strap and wheel-chock loading with no fork compression
- Ramp or lift gate handling — no riding onto trailers
- Crating for air freight and international shipments
- Interim storage either before or after transport
- Condition report with photographs at pickup and delivery
Bikes We Ship
- Touring-style, cruiser, and bagger models
- Sport bikes and superbikes
- Adventure, dual-sport, and off-road machines
- Vintage, classic, and collector motorcycles
- Bespoke and show builds
- Three-wheelers, sidecar rigs, and non-running project motorcycles
- Dealer and manufacturer fleet transfers
How We Protect the Bike
Every Great Falls shipment starts with a documented condition report and photographs. Bikes are fastened with soft ties over the handlebars and wheel chocks at the front, never with straps pressing on the suspension for the entirety of the trip. Fuel is drained, batteries are handled where needed, and fairings and painted surfaces are protected. Non-running and project bikes are lifted or winched rather than pushed.
Why Redman Van & Storage
We have been handling irreplaceable, uncrated items since 1891 — pianos, fine art, antiques, and laboratory equipment. A motorcycle is exactly the kind of cargo that discipline was built for. Being a North American Van Lines agent we ship from Great Falls to anywhere in the country, and we can provide secure storage in Great Falls on either end of the trip.
Make the Next Step
Tell us the make, model, condition, and the two addresses. Get a Great Falls motorcycle shipping quote from Redman Van & Storage or call (406) 604-1324. We ship bikes into and out of Great Falls year-round.
FAQs
Do you transport non-running motorcycles?
Yes. Non-operational, project, and partially disassembled bikes are handled routinely. They are lifted or winched onto the equipment rather than ridden, so the bike does not have to start up or hold a charge. Tell us about the condition when you ask for a quote so the right loading equipment is dispatched.
Is enclosed transport a better choice than an open carrier?
For any bike with paint you care about, yes. Enclosed shipping prevents road spray, rock strike, weather exposure, and public visibility. For high-value, custom, vintage, and collector bikes the difference in protection is significant; for a well-worn commuter bike an open option may be reasonable.
How do I prepare my motorcycle for shipping?
Lower fuel to about a quarter tank or less, remove or secure loose accessories, saddlebags, and GPS units, disable the alarm, record any existing damage, and confirm tires are inflated so the bike rolls. Our crew prepares a condition report with photographs before loading.