I just bought a used bike in San Diego (really neat place with good people) and had it shipped to a H-D dealer in south Texas to give it a check up and to install some goodies before I brought it into Mexico where I live and work. The service rep at the dealer called me to say that the bike arrived damaged in shipment and sent me a repair estimate of almost $4,000!!! Well, kiss my grits! After several calls to the dealer and to the shipper, Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping, the shipper does not want to even step up to the plate and send an adjuster to inspect the bike. This shipper had been highly recommended by someone who ships a lot of bikes and they had never had any problems. The thing is, it's easy to look good when things are going great. The real test is how you respond when things aren't so great. What I'm trying to say is be very careful selecting your shipping company. Sorry I can't offer any alternative shippers. This was my first time. Good luck.