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Posted: 21:29 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: Bike transport - how do you do it? |
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Im really wanting to do a day at Cadwell on the FZR. AFAIK to prep the bike all I need to do is tape up/remove lights mirrors etc.
My main point is how to get down there. Im in York so I imagine it no more that 90mins travelling but then theres the problem of prepping her when I arrive.
I do have a Luton Van and have used this to transport her before but its always been a bit of a bodge. I've scuffed/scratched fairings before and on one occasion the bike fell onto its side which didnt do much good
What im really wanting to know is how to strap a bike up correctly so Its secure on a long journey and not gonna get damaged.
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Posted: 21:40 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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Cheers for the quick reply Dave!
Can you explain how you tied the bikes down exactly? where you threaded straps through/around. When I see people with trailers the straps go from bottom up and over then bottom again. Ive always attached straps as high as possible. is that the right way to do it?
What do you mean about cable tieing the brakes?
P.S if you ever need a Luton give me a shout buddy, I think I mentioned to ya before I've gone into house removals. |
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Posted: 21:49 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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We tied the bikes to the slats on the sides of the van not the floor and put the blocks of polystyrene between the van and the bike and under the straps. For the brakes we just pulled the levers back into the grips and cable tied them in place to stop being able to roll anywhere.
As for using you and your luton as my chauffeur/personal bitch, I might take you up on that Fancy doing Santa pod on the 22nd of May?
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Posted: 22:05 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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hehe I have already booked quite a lot of days off for sprinting this year. I am off to the pod for the scooter hijack in August and will be doing all the straightliners rounds I can. Will have to meet up for a pint or go out for a ride out at some point.
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Posted: 22:39 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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Hi
Order a couple of new sets of clutch plates now if you are taking an FZR on the drag strip. The clutches are not know for lasting a long time. However, at least an FZR clutch takes little time to change. Getting the fairing off is the bit that takes longest.
However if you fancy that then Elvington is far closer to York.
We use a bike trailer for the bike. I would not recommend tying over the bike as all you are doing is compressing the suspension and not providing any support from one side to the other. Get some heavy duty tie down straps. I normally use a couple of the pull tight ones to roughly hold the bike in place while I tie it up, then use some ratchet ones to secure it properly. One strap up to each side of the top yoke, another one to each rear footrest hanger.
All the best
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Posted: 23:26 - 11 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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My dad and i use a trailer, we have two, one for a single bike and the other for three bikes. All work quite well with rachet straps. However i have seen bikes in vans on centre stands tied down with something resembling an indian rope trick . |
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Bubble wrap is insanely cheap. use it to cover the fairings to prevent scratches. ____________________ Its Not a Melon, Its Clearly a Lime!!
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Posted: 00:46 - 13 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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don't tie the strap arround the throttle grip like I did when I strapped the bike down because I have just realised that the throttle is now a bit hindered and tight I think I may have damaged the throttle roller bush thing inside the grip ____________________ Those bloody footpegs......they ought to do away with em! |
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Posted: 01:15 - 13 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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I've got an R&G tiedown (which is similar to the one mentioned by Mr C) - see the pictures below from their website. Cost is about £15. Attach a couple of ratchet straps to that on the trailer and then a couple more on the back of the bike. It's surprising how stable it is. |
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Posted: 02:18 - 13 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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that's it
that's the very boy
don't bother with any other cack handed strapping, roping or bungeeing
there is your answer in a picture
they are truly superb ____________________ 187.3bhp = 201mph |
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Posted: 12:29 - 13 Mar 2005 Post subject: |
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the problem with using supports like paddock stands and centre stands is that if you brake hard and the bike is not prevented from moving slightly forward then it will rock off the stand (this is much worse on a paddock stand) of course, once it's off the stand the straps supporting it are no longer in tension and th ebike is free to wobble about
usually with the paddock stand caught up in the swingarm, chain, rear brake etc
it's a terrible idea, don't do it ____________________ 187.3bhp = 201mph |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 19 years, 94 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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