We found the best option was to take the handlebars off completely, leaving just the throttle cables attached, and cable-tie them to the left-hand fork leg. The brake assembly from the right-hand grip unbolts and is (you guessed it) cable-tied to the frame. The clutch cable disconnects and is secured near the headstock. All wiring loom connections unclip (conveniently) from the wiring "mess" (technical term) under the front headlight. Wing mirrors unscrew and are packed separately.

The bikes will be shipped as "dangerous goods" meaning that we don't need to drain the tanks or remove batteries.