Carrying long items

HD · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Karma :

About a year or so ago, I was stopped when carrying a fishing rod on my old bike with a mate whilst doing 50 in a 30. They said about the speeding but no fine and didn't even mention the rods, was a sound guy!

Now on this bike, the rods seem to stick out a bit further. If I take smaller rods I stick them down my jacket but beachcasters hang out too far.

I had them mounted on my bike the other day and did think about how far they stick out but didn't think too much of it. A mate does rowing and his boat sticks off the roof of his car further than the rods do. When I was on a ferry, someone said I was lucky not to get pulled.

So what are the rules & regs on carrying larger items (like fishing rods)?
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Tomzo47 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Karma :

not really helpful but my mate does archery and has a longbow and wants a 125 now to carry it all around Shocked

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Carried a few long items but usual items if they sit across the seat are not wider than the panniers.

Carried a long item, some of those flexi poles for pushing wires and sorting drains. Put these in a tube along the length of the bike sticking out at the back. Actually tied a bright bike muff (neck thingy) to the end for dozy car drivers.

When I did do archery I actually got a two piece longbow and was looking at fixing something like a map or guttering tube to the bike to carry it vertically. Wanted it enclosed so didn't bend. I liked the idea of the map tube as it was extendible and came with end caps. Did not want it along the length of the bike because it might get more damaged. Couldn't get a mounting system though (those with more metal bashing skills will not have this issue). Not sure I could have coped with a one piece longbow though although it would have been interesting with a flag on the top.

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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

As mentioned, a map tube or similar usually along the length of the bike, with a bright cloth over the end if it protrudes.

I was in a similar position some time ago, until I eventually got a couple of [img=https://www.basstastic.co.uk/ekmps/shops/basstastic03/images/shakespeare-zeta-telescopic-rod-7ft-734-p.jpg]telescopic fishing rods[/url].
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Bezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Karma :

They shouldn't stick out sideways of the vehicle (including bike)by more than 305mm (measured from the widest point of the vehicle).
Lengthwise you're fine up to 3.05m sticking out the back but over 1m it's got to be visibly marked i.e.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Now thinking about taking bows to BCF BBQ 2012.2...

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nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

I've carried various bows on motorbikes. It's not difficult. Admittedly, the longbow was entertaining, but if it's a recurve bow, you can usually break them down into their constituent parts.
As for the fishing rod, can it not be dismantled?
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

MCW · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2012 Karma :

Can't work out how to show the image but this springs to mind:

jaxx · Nova Slayer Joined: 25 Jul 2009 Karma :

I was in a similar situation to yourself. I did what a couple of the guys have suggested, and mounted a section of fishing pole tube to the crash bars on my bike, it works perfectly! The hardest part is finding a decent mounting point...

Edit - problem and solution pics...: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=2940394&highlight=#2940394

Cheers,

Jack

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HD · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Karma :

Well the rod is in two bits, but it protrudes about 2-3'. Will find a safety jacket to dangle on the back. As long as its legal, don't mind it being stupid Laughing

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Kierran · Trackday Trickster Joined: 18 Mar 2012 Karma :

OCS did an episode where they mounted a snowboard to a rack.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q5GWc46SESE/TDsEegOgd4I/AAAAAAAACgc/JY__ZnYN72g/s1600/the%2BMountain%2BCreek%2BJib%2BLab%2BChopper%2Bocc.jpg

Could do that with you beach caster n put a camp flag on top for humorous purposes
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

I've used a hockey stick bag for carrying crutches and hockey sticks on my bikes Smile

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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I saw two guys on a bike once heading towards Putney from Mitcham. The pillion was holding an aluminium extending ladder under his arm.
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