I had to ship my Harley from Texas to Colorado last year and was worried about paint chips on the tank. From what I learned, enclosed trailers do make a difference, especially for longer trips or bad weather. I found some solid prep tips from a reliable vehicle shipping company before booking, like draining most of the fuel and removing loose accessories. Transit took about 5 days and it showed up without any scratches, even after a pretty rainy stretch on the way.