Anyone recently shipped or had shipped to RD400 or similar frame via Fedex? Did it make it ok I'm wary of shipping anything large anymore.
i have, wrap it in shrink wrap and throw a label on the frame tube.
I wont use fedex though. those guys suck around here. use the postal service if you can.
I've heard of shipping through Fastenal.
I have used U-Ship for bikes & vehicles a couple of times. That worked out fairly well.
I shipped an RZ frame from California to Florida using UPS. Had no problems. Just taped cardboard over anything sticking out.
I shipped a bare RD 400 frame by UPS. I attached a strong corrugated panel across the frame behind the head stock with the label stuck to it. Also put a "packing list" envelope with the same info wrapped around a frame tube. Worked like a champ. I delivered the frame to a real UPS shipping location not a "retail" store. Cheaper and the people are better trained. A 30 mile drive for me, but worth it. (You can arrange for a pick up but timing is iffy where I live.)
BTW, I agree FedEx sucks. Big time. We get meds shipped in and have had to specify that they are not to be the carrier.
Lyn Garland