Transporting a bike - in a car!

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Okay, back on the bike scene after a years departure, I've just bought myself a '75 Honda CB250.

It's currently aprox. 200 miles away, and I have no trailer license, and the cost of van rental is looking too steep when you factor in fuel.

SO.. I need to transport this bike back to my place, and I'm looking at my options.

Right now I have a MK4 VW Golf, which has a decent enough capacity in the back when the seats are flat... you can see where I'm going with this I'm sure.

Assuming I take the forks off, do you guys think it'll fit? Does any one have any experience of transporting bikes in this way? Am I mad or stupid to attempt it?

I mean, so long as it's secure, the boot doesn't have to be shut. I'm just looking for advice here.

Any input or suggestions welcomed!

[pinkyfloyd]

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it should fit considering somebody on here managed to squeeze a gixxer into a MK1 clio, i'll try and find the link/thread
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

I carried a CM200 in the back of a Rover 214 fairly easily, without taking the front wheel off. Drain the fluids before putting it in, remove the tank and put some plastic sheet down (an old shower curtain is great) and an old duvet to catch any leaks and help with avoiding scratches. If your tailgate is going to be open then pad with blankets before roping down, and drive with your windows cracked so you're not breathing the exhaust fumes (as much) that get sucked in.
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[cyberglass]

have you actually seen how big and bulky a superdream is.

I think your gonna struggle but give it a shot and make sure to drain the fuel tank first superdream tank caps dont seal the tank to well


EDIT and dont forget to take pics
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see here:]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=199226&highlight=clio

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[pinkyfloyd]

^^^^

omg!

well if that can be done im sure the superdream will go in.
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[truslack]

You don't need a specific trailer licence to tow upto 500kg do you?
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

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It'll never fit.

[pinkyfloyd]

[DrDonnyBrago]

Someone posted a pic of a Gixxer in a clio recently. I imagine if you removed the seats in the car it would go in ok. Could loosen or remove the bars if the bike was too tall and remove the wheels if you had something to rest the bike on. Two men can easily lift a CB250.

Good luck, post pics of the epicness of having a bike in a car .

[angryjonny]

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[Paxovasa]

If it is taxed and Mot'd then either get a train or a lift to where it is and ride it back
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[Quickly]

I'm sure it's not the easiest, or safest, or quickest way, but just for the fun - why not lodge the front wheel in the car, hang the bike out the back, stick it in neutral and make your car a five-wheeler.
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