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timcosby · 03-01-2017, 02:02 AM

ups will call the day befor and give you a time for drop off.

MeatGrinder · 03-01-2017, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

ups will call the day befor and give you a time for drop off.

I actually have valid tracking info now ups emailed me with a delivery date of 3/2. Ill snap some picks and throw them up on here if i can figure out how to when they come especially if there is any damages.

Emerikol · 03-01-2017, 07:54 AM

MG, I had very similar experiences with TXPowersports. I'm generally happy now that everything has worked itself out, but for the most part once they have your money you're on your own. And go ahead and forget about any after-sale support from those guys... Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I wouldn't want to steer you wrong from the start. Keep us posted how this ball of yarn unravels.

MeatGrinder · 03-01-2017, 11:13 AM

Well guys i guess ive got the best luck in the d*m world. Ups called this morning set up a delivery date of friday cool was happy thinking finally getting someplace. Not an hour later i get and email from ups saying delivery exception mechanical failure/breakdown. So i called and ask if the semi was in a wreck she said no something about had to stop cause of a tire im guessing a retread spun off or it actually blew a tire so no only am i not knowing when it will come now im worried they are damaged some how. Think im going to have a big drink tonight with dinner and sleep clean through till friday.

2LZ · 03-01-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatGrinder

Think im going to have a big drink tonight with dinner......

Why wait till tonight?

jsumd · 03-01-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatGrinder

Well guys i guess ive got the best luck in the d*m world. Ups called this morning set up a delivery date of friday cool was happy thinking finally getting someplace. Not an hour later i get and email from ups saying delivery exception mechanical failure/breakdown. So i called and ask if the semi was in a wreck she said no something about had to stop cause of a tire im guessing a retread spun off or it actually blew a tire so no only am i not knowing when it will come now im worried they are damaged some how. Think im going to have a big drink tonight with dinner and sleep clean through till friday.

That is some pretty crappy luck. Hopefully all will be fine when they arrive. I'd have a few big drinks. ha

Bruce's · 03-01-2017, 12:30 PM

Tire issues can be handled within an hour on the side of the road on a semi ,something fishy when they are worked up about a tire two days before delivery .

BlackBike · 03-01-2017, 06:58 PM

Meat...I am feeling your pain with a big ol glass of red on the porch

while the salmon is smoking

MeatGrinder · 03-01-2017, 07:24 PM

Im half scared to even type this since it may open the door for more bad luck. My local ups freight hub said the tire was fixed in less than an hour and the truck is near st louis which is 3 hours from me. She was also very nice and helpful and explained what would happen from there. Once it hits st louis my local hub will put in a order for one of there drivers to go get it and bring it to there office/warehouse and once there drop gate gets there friday my things will get thrown on there and heads to my house. Now from past experience with them they could never produce the drop gate trailer and delayed my shippent by 3 days from killer motosports till i finally got on the phone with there dispatch and told them to just put it on a truck and i would pick it up out of there myself. I hope they have there stuff together this time i think the hawk is a bit heavier than the 150 scooter i shouldered off the trailer was.

letsride · 03-01-2017, 09:01 PM

Lift gate is a luxury. I took the Brozz crate out of my truck with just another pair of hands. Slide it out, sit one end on the ground, then have one guy hold the crate up resting the weight on the end on the ground, then drive the truck out from under it then go help lower the other end to the ground. And no lift gate is not a problem. When R&L delivered my new stand alone package heat pump for my house I simply lowered the tail gate on my truck and backed my pick-up up to the back of the semi trailer. Then slid the crate into the bed of my truck. I then unloaded it in the same manner as the Brozz crate. If they show up without a lift gate DONT LET EM LEAVE GIT YER BIKE.

MeatGrinder · 03-01-2017, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

Lift gate is a luxury. I took the Brozz crate out of my truck with just another pair of hands. Slide it out, sit one end on the ground, then have one guy hold the crate up resting the weight on the end on the ground, then drive the truck out from under it then go help lower the other end to the ground. And no lift gate is not a problem. When R&L delivered my new stand alone package heat pump for my house I simply lowered the tail gate on my truck and backed my pick-up up to the back of the semi trailer. Then slid the crate into the bed of my truck. I then unloaded it in the same manner as the Brozz crate. If they show up without a lift gate DONT LET EM LEAVE GIT YER BIKE.

I def will get them off the truck one way or other. Im a big guy and could get them out alone if need be but i would prefer not to getting older and my body lets me know when i do something i prob shouldnt have lol. If i have to ill slide them out on the roof of my lil s10 then to the bed then to the ground but they will come out one way or the other lol that is if they are not damaged. If i have to i can get a skid or a back hoe from my buddy who has a construction company but i doubt it will come to that.

pistolclass · 03-01-2017, 09:42 PM

I used a backhoe to unload mine from my truck. I was solo so I hooked up the chains and lifted it. Then I pulled the truck forward.

BlackBike · 03-02-2017, 12:01 AM

Meat, may I suggest you go on and buy a pair of arched ramps for your pickup. You will use them constantly and would come in handy for that rescue mission.
Mine are similar to these. I picked up my bike from southwest motor transport in corpus christi and slid it off the bed with my ramps by myself.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...t?cm_vc=-10005

MeatGrinder · 03-02-2017, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Meat, may I suggest you go on and buy a pair of arched ramps for your pickup. You will use them constantly and would come in handy for that rescue mission.
Mine are similar to these. I picked up my bike from southwest motor transport in corpus christi and slid it off the bed with my ramps by myself.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...t?cm_vc=-10005

Thats a good idea iv got some 16'x6"x4" treated rafter boards i was thinking would work good we load the 07 honda 400 ex with them and they also loaded my 98 vstar 650 one time too. I may go poke around at rural king tomorrow tho that is tractor supply were im at they prob have something very similar.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-02-2017, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Meat, may I suggest you go on and buy a pair of arched ramps for your pickup. You will use them constantly and would come in handy for that rescue mission.
Mine are similar to these. I picked up my bike from southwest motor transport in corpus christi and slid it off the bed with my ramps by myself.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...t?cm_vc=-10005

I use my ramps for my ATV to unload mine by myself out the back of my truck. I used my Coolster 150 ATV to pull it to were I wanted to start assembling.

03-01-2017, 02:02 AM	#1
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	ups will call the day befor and give you a time for drop off. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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03-01-2017, 07:54 AM	#3
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	MG, I had very similar experiences with TXPowersports. I'm generally happy now that everything has worked itself out, but for the most part once they have your money you're on your own. And go ahead and forget about any after-sale support from those guys... Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I wouldn't want to steer you wrong from the start. Keep us posted how this ball of yarn unravels. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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03-01-2017, 06:58 PM	#8
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Meat...I am feeling your pain with a big ol glass of red on the porch while the salmon is smoking __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-01-2017, 09:01 PM	#10
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	Lift gate is a luxury. I took the Brozz crate out of my truck with just another pair of hands. Slide it out, sit one end on the ground, then have one guy hold the crate up resting the weight on the end on the ground, then drive the truck out from under it then go help lower the other end to the ground. And no lift gate is not a problem. When R&L delivered my new stand alone package heat pump for my house I simply lowered the tail gate on my truck and backed my pick-up up to the back of the semi trailer. Then slid the crate into the bed of my truck. I then unloaded it in the same manner as the Brozz crate. If they show up without a lift gate DONT LET EM LEAVE GIT YER BIKE. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-02-2017, 12:01 AM	#13
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Meat, may I suggest you go on and buy a pair of arched ramps for your pickup. You will use them constantly and would come in handy for that rescue mission. Mine are similar to these. I picked up my bike from southwest motor transport in corpus christi and slid it off the bed with my ramps by myself. http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...t?cm_vc=-10005 __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-01-2017, 11:13 AM	#4
MeatGrinder Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: In a corn field in Illinois Posts: 74	Well guys i guess ive got the best luck in the d*m world. Ups called this morning set up a delivery date of friday cool was happy thinking finally getting someplace. Not an hour later i get and email from ups saying delivery exception mechanical failure/breakdown. So i called and ask if the semi was in a wreck she said no something about had to stop cause of a tire im guessing a retread spun off or it actually blew a tire so no only am i not knowing when it will come now im worried they are damaged some how. Think im going to have a big drink tonight with dinner and sleep clean through till friday.
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03-01-2017, 12:30 PM	#7
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Tire issues can be handled within an hour on the side of the road on a semi ,something fishy when they are worked up about a tire two days before delivery .
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03-01-2017, 07:24 PM	#9
MeatGrinder Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: In a corn field in Illinois Posts: 74	Im half scared to even type this since it may open the door for more bad luck. My local ups freight hub said the tire was fixed in less than an hour and the truck is near st louis which is 3 hours from me. She was also very nice and helpful and explained what would happen from there. Once it hits st louis my local hub will put in a order for one of there drivers to go get it and bring it to there office/warehouse and once there drop gate gets there friday my things will get thrown on there and heads to my house. Now from past experience with them they could never produce the drop gate trailer and delayed my shippent by 3 days from killer motosports till i finally got on the phone with there dispatch and told them to just put it on a truck and i would pick it up out of there myself. I hope they have there stuff together this time i think the hawk is a bit heavier than the 150 scooter i shouldered off the trailer was.
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03-01-2017, 09:42 PM	#12
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	I used a backhoe to unload mine from my truck. I was solo so I hooked up the chains and lifted it. Then I pulled the truck forward.
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