FILM
Preparing Motorcycle For International Air Cargo Transport (New Zealand to Chile South America)
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Pedro Mota prepares his Honda Transalp for air-cargo travel from New Zealand to Chile, a transition in his ongoing motorcycle journey around the world. The film centres on cleaning, dismantling and securing the bike for its flight.
About this film
With the motorcycle transport crate ready, Mota turns to the practical work of getting the bike prepared and packed. He pressure-cleans it, including beneath the fenders, then removes parts so it will fit inside the crate. The tight fit makes careful packing important: straps, bubble wrap and tape are used in the hope of protecting the motorcycle in transit. Keeping the crate smaller is also part of the effort to reduce air-freight costs.
The journey
This episode belongs to Mota’s larger ride around the world on his Honda Transalp. He says he and the bike have been travelling for more than two years and have ridden through over thirty countries, across regions including Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia, East Asia and Australia. Here, the journey reaches a logistical pause in New Zealand: after a late night of preparation, the motorcycle is ready to fly to South America, with the next step dependent on an air-cargo slot becoming available. The title identifies Chile as its destination.
What to expect
- Practical cleaning before the motorcycle is crated for international transport.
- Parts removed to make the Honda Transalp fit in a compact crate.
- A travel interlude focused on packing and the wait for air cargo to South America.
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