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(@chloespop)
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I’m in the process of buying a used champion avenger model sidecar.  When communicating with a shipper, they required a Vin number which the seller could not provide.  I contacted Champion and they said it would just be an order number on a decal that’s attached to the frame.  The seller said there are no decals on the frame.  Any thoughts on how to resolve this situation? If it’s just a decal I’m assuming other members have had to deal with this so any input would be greatly appreciated.

 
Posted : November 5, 2024 7:18 pm
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Thane Lewis
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Look under the frame for the car at the front mount point.  I think that's where most are located.  Also, help your shipper grasp the fact that sidecars are not registerable and don't have VIN numbers.  It might help to know where the car is located to see if someone local can assist. 

Failing that, have Champion contact the shipping company to explain in small, easy to understand words why there is no VIN. If they still won't budge, can you use a different shipper to do a freight pallet?

Illegitemi non carborundum est!

 
Posted : November 5, 2024 7:57 pm
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(@chloespop)
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Thank you, I will be talking with the shipper this morning.  Hopefully we can figure this out today.

 

Haul Bikes/Daily Direct, LLC

 
Posted : November 6, 2024 7:48 am
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Posted by: @chloespop

Thank you, I will be talking with the shipper this morning.  Hopefully we can figure this out today.

 

Haul Bikes/Daily Direct, LLC

Dave, how  odd that Haul Bikes is asking for   VIN for the  sidecar  you want to  ship.

Because....I  am shipping  an entire  sidecar rig,  a 2015 Honda Goldwing w/Hannigan GTL sidecar from Washington State to  Florida,  and I have  already  paid for the  shipping,  but they  never  asked me for a  VIN.

Same complete  sidecar rig will then be shipped  from  Florida to  Heidelberg,  Germany. 

 

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Posted : November 6, 2024 1:25 pm
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(@chloespop)
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In further discussion with Haul Bikes they were willing to accept two identifying photographs in an email from me that would indicate they were in legal possession of my sidecar for the purposes of transporting it to me.  Normally they have a vin number on the contract and on a bike.  In this case, they had neither.  They decided to accept the photographs in place of vehicle identification numbers.

I got the impression that they didn’t have a lot of experience just shipping a solo sidecar?  All good in the end and I thank you all for your quick responses that helped me resolve the issue.

 

 
Posted : November 6, 2024 3:22 pm
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(@2FLTC)
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Keyboard motorcycle shippers is what I use to ship Sidecars without the bike. I also use Haul bikes, but you have to catch them at the right time, and you will get a great price It's all about timing with them. 

 
Posted : November 6, 2024 4:33 pm
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(@chloespop)
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Good to know, I’ve saved the keyboard information 

 
Posted : November 7, 2024 8:46 am
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Every time I have had to use haul bikes they ask for a vin and confirm it when they pick the bike up 

 
Posted : November 15, 2024 6:27 am
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They picked up the sidecar from the seller two days ago in Milwaukee.  I’m not sure when I’ll see it but not in a hurry as I’m rehabbing from knee replacement surgery.

 
Posted : November 15, 2024 6:41 am
Brstr, SwampFox, Thane Lewis and 4 people reacted