<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dazza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi Gang

Will be taking my 996s across to Australia, and have some questions and concerns regarding crating. The dealer has offered to crate in an original Duc crate, so don't have to worry about clumsy movers, or so I hope. I have a few questions for those who have experience in this area, or who received their bike in the crate.
- Use a chock for the front or not?
- Optimal tie down points i.e. fork vs. handlebar vs. triple clamp etc.
- Bike cover or naked?
- Remove bodywork, cover in vinyl protector etc.
- Grease frame in vaseline or other spray
- Other suggestions.

I am assuming, given 5-6 weeks of heavy tie-downs, that the tyres will be stressed, and will likely need to be replaced. Appreciate any responses, on or off-line.

D
'01 996s #281

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shipped my F4 Senna from the states to germany no prob. we crated it up in one of those metal frame like crates which a suzuki was shipped to the states in. tied it down on the bars and the frame...no scratches, no damage whatsoever. took the mirrors off and the battery out just in case though. it was over 6weeks in the crate. and the tyres were ok afterwards...did 4000km on them through the alps last summer and a few laps on the track (nurburgring) no probs at all. didnt grease or oil anything either...absolutly no problem occured. koops ducati dealer in harrisburg helped me..thanks again guys just in case you look in here.