Motorcycle Shipment | Atsugi PPPO

Motorcycle/Dirtbike Shipment

Generally, motorcycles and or dirt bikes can be shipped either as a separate Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) shipment, or in your HHG shipment. However, some countries do not allow the importation of motorcycles and or dirt bikes. If shipped to a country which does not allow their importation, the entire HHG shipment and or motorcycle/dirt bike shipment may be held by the Host-Country Customs officials and may not be released until the unauthorized shipment has been corrected. This action may result in a monetary inconvenience on your part. 2. Contact your local TO/PPPO/PPSO for details based on Host-Country requirements to which being assigned to, or you may consult the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide (PPCIG) by visiting https://dps.move.mil/cust.

When shipping a motorcycle, the following outlines your responsibilities during the moving process: a. Fuel injected models must be drained of fuel. Carbureted models must be drained down to reserve, or as low as possible. This can be done by running the engine until empty and/or using a siphoning device. b. Make sure that tires are properly inflated, and vehicle is free of fluid leaks. Oil, transmission, and fuel leaks are the usual culprits that must be repaired prior to shipment. c. Disconnect battery and tape ends with electrical tape to prevent sparking. d. Empty saddlebags and ensure you remove all belongings. Any paperwork, keys, boxes, or spare parts need to be shipped separately. Saddlebags and windshields can stay on the motorcycle and helmets may be shipped as long as they are securely strapped to the motorcycle. NOTE: Ensure inventory reflects when helmet is attached to the motorcycle. e. Ensure motorcycle is unlocked so the driver can roll onto the truck and onto the skid. f. If equipped with a full style touring windshield, it is recommended that it be removed and shipped separately (crated if necessary).

With the motorcycle/dirt bike running, completely run it out of gas until it stalls. No fuel can be in the tank when shipping a motorcycle/dirt bike as a HHG shipment.

Note : Please ensure to bring in all relevant documents for your motorcycle. The key here is, as much info as possible for the motorcycle to establish your ownership and to provide information on the year/make/model etc. If you have a Japanese title ONLY, please provide a translate copy of the title. This can be done next door to Wellchams or at the legal office. If you also have a Bill of Sale, we can add this to your packet as well to ensure there are no customs complications.