bike for back of pickup...

[luke2808811]

hi all, just a quick question...
i am planning to do a bit of exploring/ camping in my double cab pickup this year (uk and europe) and i would like a bike to take with me on the back...
It would have to be quite light, pretty robust and easy to maintain... would really like something around 400cc i think...

any ideas?

thanks luke
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[teampots]

bandit 600

i know its not a 400 but as far as easy to maintain goes its up there on the list
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[luke2808811]

yeah but i was thinking off maybe some offroading as well...
never know what i might come across...
sorry should of said...
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[G]

This thread would be a good start:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=112601&highlight=

Pretty much any off-road bike should be about the same dimensions.

[luke2808811]

thanks for that
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[luke2808811]

are they xr400's? do you know how they got on with them?...

the only thing i am a bit concerned about is that i will be on my own so was wondering what it would be like to get them on and off the back on my own?

thanks luke
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[G]

They are XR250s and they got on fine with them.
As I say, dimensions are pretty similar - and similar again for road bikes. My Husaberg up next to one of my road-race bikes was about the same wheel base.

I've got one of those XRs onto that very truck myself before - with a single ramp it's going to be a bit of pain, but should be easier with two.
Problem is the height, which is a lot worse than a van.

[luke2808811]

yeah the height would be the problem...
dont suppose there is any way to put it across the back with some sort of equipment like you can with push bikes?

thanks luke
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[G]

There are various ways to do that - I believe it's quite often done on motorhomes. Not sure if I'd want it if you were doing tracks in the pickup with the bike on the back.

You should get used to doing it quickly enough if you have two ramps.

[luke2808811]

thanks i have found a website that do racks for the backs of pickups, lot lower so it is easier to load...

am only driving on road with truck so it wont be a problem.. it also means i can keep the back on so i can store stuff in the back..

thanks for the help..


luke
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[Peirre oBollox]

this should give you an idea of how to tie ya bike down
https://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd88/PeirreOBollox/toytricycleinpickuptruck.jpg
failing that try https://www.hitchlugger.co.uk/Product.htm
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[Ste]

With two ramps it's easy.

Two XR's in the back of that was no problem, they were tied down using the tiedown points around the edges of the bed and using some extra M10 eye bolts which I'd put into the floor of the bed. One strap on either side of the handlebars and one strap on each side at the back of the bike, everything's held in place nicely and the bikes stayed put even when getting the truck slightly airborne when offroading.

Loading is one ramp for the bike and one for you to walk up, quickly up the ramps is the best way to do it. It is possible using one but you have to careful walk up the edge of the same ramp the bike's going up whilst being careful not to slip and drop the bike on yourself. Unloading is even easier, engine off with the bike in gear and just roll it back using the clutch to control speed. As it'll be a dirtbike you'll be able to just push it off the back or ramp if something goes wrong, not that I've ever unloaded my bike that way.

What's the pickup? Check the wheel base of the bikes to see if the rear wheel will be in the bed or on the tailgate, in the back of my L200 the wheels are just in the bed but if they're going to be on the tailgate then do some looking into how strong the hinges on it are.

Where are you thinking of going?

[queen of string]

can you post a link for the place that does racks? Might be the excuse I'm looking for to keep the pick up (yes I still havent sold it, sentimental old bod me )
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[Ste]

Take your L200 offroading, its a very good excuse to keep it.

[alone]

As mentioned, there are carriers similar to those used for bicycles. My dad had one he put on the back of his lil Polo. And he's seen pictures of the same type of carrier carrying a 1200GS. So a lil off-roading bike wouldn't be a problem.

I think he was considering getting rid of it, PM if you want some info on it..
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[Ste]

These things, there's various other ones around. https://www.autow.co.uk/towbars/Motorbike_Rack_info_1314.html

With the L200 its fairly easy getting it in the back though rather needing to put it on a towbar.

[luke2808811]

its a ranger, i fancy putting across the back then i can still keep the box on for safe storage...

luke
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