Best way of transporting a scooter 220 miles?

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10 July 2003, 10:46 AM

Bravo2zero_sps

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The one who must be obeyed wants her scooter moved from her home to my place but we are having issues with how is the best possible way to do this when its a trip of 220 miles.

Basically its a case of ride it all the way and take years doing so and face the danger on the motorway or I have to aquire a trailer and a tow bar for the scoob which could cost quite a bit?

Any sensible ideas on the best way to get around this? Anyone got a trailer and towbar they want to lend me for a weekend?

Also whats the deal on insurance, does the insurance company have to be told about towing a trailer?

I did tell her to post it here but she wouldn't listen

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10 July 2003, 10:50 AM

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Just strip it down and post it

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10 July 2003, 10:52 AM

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10 July 2003, 10:52 AM

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Empty the fuel tank and take it on the train??

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10 July 2003, 10:52 AM

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Do they not have local day van hire in Kent?

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10 July 2003, 10:55 AM

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can we have some more votes on that please so it confims my original idea wasn't so silly after all

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10 July 2003, 10:57 AM

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I'm with fin, just hire a Tranny (I mean a van, not a hairy bloke in a skirt)

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10 July 2003, 11:00 AM

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OK van sounds good idea, I will suggest she looks at how much it will cost and then add on my driving fees and petrol

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10 July 2003, 11:05 AM

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Lmao @ the replies on this thread

The Tranny (snigger) is your best bet

Unless you know some one with a large estate car coming down from there, thats how I moved my mates Lambretta.

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10 July 2003, 11:15 AM

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[Edited by weapon69 - 10/07/2003 11:51:56]

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10 July 2003, 01:12 PM

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Or... Sell it then buy another one at the new location. Might not be as stupid a suggestion as it sounds once you price up van hire, fuel etc.

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10 July 2003, 01:14 PM

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Its being moved here because it cant be sold easily if its so far away!

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10 July 2003, 01:19 PM

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Oh and its only 110 miles away but the round trip to get there and bring it back is 220 obviously. Still think tho 110 miles on the motorway/dual carriageway is too much on a scooter.

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10 July 2003, 01:21 PM

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A scooter that isn't taxed, insured, MOT'd and an owner with an expired CBT......

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10 July 2003, 01:23 PM

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Oh yeah and that as well

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10 July 2003, 01:31 PM

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May have a solution!!

[Edited by weapon69 - 10/07/2003 13:49:31]

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10 July 2003, 02:52 PM

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B2Zero - when does it need shifting and where to? I *may* be able to help

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10 July 2003, 03:12 PM

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Hi Richard, its got to go from the New Forest to Tunbridge Wells. Bit of a trek for a scooter lol

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10 July 2003, 03:17 PM

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Leave it with me I'm back at work on Monday so I'll see what can be arranged....

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10 July 2003, 03:18 PM

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10 July 2003, 03:24 PM

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Cheers Richard

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10 July 2003, 04:54 PM

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Privateer Courier?

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14 July 2003, 02:21 PM

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Dude - should be OK to sort this out... drop me a line with your mobile number ASAP

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15 July 2003, 03:51 PM

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B20 YHM

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15 July 2003, 04:01 PM

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Weapon please email Richard direct as I am stepping out this loop. Currently not heard anything from the driver Richard as per yesterdays email. I was just acting as the middle man so best if the gf sorts it out with you directly if she still needs help

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