We build custom wood crates for motorcycles and coordinate freight shipping to anywhere in the US. Your bike arrives the way it left — protected, upright, and undamaged.
Standard freight carriers will not accept a loose motorcycle. It must be crated — ideally in a structurally rigid wood crate that prevents the bike from moving, tipping, or contacting the crate walls during transit. A well-built motorcycle crate looks like a box; a bad one lets the bike shift and arrive with scratched fairings, bent levers, or damaged exhaust systems.
We build motorcycle crates at our Austin shop with a floor base rated for the weight, internal tie-down points to immobilize the wheels, foam padding at all contact points, and a closed top and sides that prevent handling damage on the loading dock.
The crate base is cut to the wheelbase of your specific bike — not a generic pallet. The bike sits flat and stable, not tilted or propped.
Wood wheel chocks are built into the floor base, locking both wheels in position. The bike cannot roll forward or backward inside the crate.
Handlebars, pegs, mirrors, and exhaust are individually padded at any point where metal could contact the crate interior.
Freight carriers require fuel tanks to be drained below 1/4 tank. We advise you on this before pickup and ensure compliance so the shipment is not rejected.
For long-distance shipments, we disconnect the battery and secure it separately inside the crate — preventing drain and eliminating any fire risk concern from carriers.
We work directly with freight carriers who handle crated motorcycles — not general cargo handlers who have no experience with bikes. We coordinate pickup, tracking, and delivery.
Motorcycle crating in Austin typically runs $200–$400 depending on bike size. Freight costs to other states vary by destination — typically $300–$800 for domestic shipments. Call (512) 240-9818 for a quote.
Yes — major freight carriers require fuel tanks below 1/4 tank, and some require full drain. We advise on this before we arrive and ensure your shipment meets carrier requirements.
Absolutely. Vintage and custom bikes get extra care — foam-padded contact points, no straps on painted surfaces, and careful positioning to prevent any contact between the bike and crate walls.
Austin to nearby Texas cities: 1–2 days. Cross-country shipments: 5–10 business days depending on the freight carrier route and destination.
Yes. We provide pickup from residential addresses, dealerships, garages, and storage facilities throughout greater Austin.
Tell us the bike type, weight, and destination. We come back with a flat price — usually within a few hours.