Though unable to confirm it there is a possibility of the event being held in Perth. However wherever it's held, every year we get asked how we go about containerizing our bikes so successfully. So hear is the . Here is my cost for this year for the container from perth, container $4686.00, forkie $98.00 (beer) and about $30.00 for ancillaries (eyelets for race bibs) collected $4800 for 24 bikes, cost per bike $200.00 return
It cost $235.00 per bike (26) to Qld last year
To get the containerising right you need to
Use universal size crates so you can comfortably be able to fit 26 bikes and equipment, we had quick shades, generators, cleaners, tool boxes stored in the space above our two storey crates in a 20ft container.
Size of crates 1800mmL x 1100mmH x 500mmW some make their own from metal etc. We also got one of the guys to bang them together for just the cost of the material cost ($30.00)
Forget clubs, just need a couple of people to start the process with one of them being responsible for accounting for the money. You need to get a price (we used K&S frieghters) this year, brilliant. Remember the cost is from the the home city to the track and return. You need to get this price in January/February no later then send an email to vintage clubs asking for expression of interest from people, no matter what club they are from. As it is a National event not a club event
Use club websites for initial advertising and then follow up advertising if you need more response
April/May you need to get deposits from those wishing to use the container, do not leave it to the last minute. You need the commitment. It will start to give you an idea of interest etc.
Make certain the container is loaded and on it's way in plenty of time. Always be in contact with the hosting club to arrange delivery (Wednesday/Thursday prior to the event) You will need to ensure they have a forklift or bobcat with tynes. We are able to take our own tynes just in case.
Placing and unloading your bike takes no time at all and for the bikes to fit you have to: remove the front wheel, take the mudguard off and take the handle bars off a suggestion to stop any movement is to make a bar the interior width of the bike and place onto the triple clamps instead of the handlebars, throw anything you can fit in your crate and away you go. Took me half an hour to load my crate, others take longer
DO NOT PLACE THE WORDS MX OR DIRT BIKES ON THE MANIFEST THEY ARE CLASSIC BIKES, WILL STOP QUARANTINES INTEREST IF COMING TO WA
This years NATS we stopped for the presentations and was well and truely loaded by dusk. Container arrives back home on Friday
Please any questions PM myself of Big Thumpa for more info.
Barry
