Transporting a bike... on it's side?

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ItIsWhatItIs said:
If this is the real story,

Posting an idiotic video on youtube, promoting that video on a motorcycle forum and expecting no one to refer to your actions as idiotic is delusional. Being ridiculed for stupidity is a fact of life. As Forest Gump says: stupid is, what stupid does.

You didn't admit to posting that video. My opinion is that youtube poster is an idiot. Hardly an attack on you unless you are admitting that is you and your video. If it is, stop embarassing yourself, remove it from youtube and stop looking for assurance from a motorcycle forum about your actions.

If someone on this forum posted in a thread they left their keys in the ignition and someone rode off with their bike. There will be a post "that was stupid". A personal attack, hardly.
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It isn't my video. I posted it to show options for the OP. I don't think it's stupid.

You posted a comment referring to my opinion that the canvas tarp not satisfying me (I wouldn't want it beating on my bike down the highway), NOT the video. You quoted me in your post of "weak", I responded then figured I'd drop the matter and changed the post, too late it appears. Then you come on and claim to be commenting on the video and throwing some jabs in there too.

Sort yourself out.
 
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Have you ever thought of renting a U-Haul trailer.........
 
coyo said:
It isn't my video. I posted it to show options for the OP. I don't think it's stupid.

You posted a comment referring to my opinion that the canvas tarp not satisfying me (I wouldn't want it beating on my bike down the highway), NOT the video. You quoted me in your post of "weak", I responded then figured I'd drop the matter and changed the post, too late it appears. Then you come on and claim to be commenting on the video and throwing some jabs in there too.

Sort yourself out.
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I called your reasoning to not use a tarp: weak. ;) It's kind of like riders on GTAM that won't ride below 10 degrees celsius or when its raining out because they can't be bothered to wear the right gear. I guess you are one of those GTAM members. :agave:The way you were defending that video makes it appear it was your video.

Once again, personal attacks, hardly.
 
We once transported a bandit 400 from chicago to toronto in a Mazda protege hatchback. All fluids were drained, oil ,coolant gas. Unbolted the handlebars and removed all signals. Front wheel was also removed and we still have to travel with the rear hatch open in the middle of winter.
Bike was wrapped in blanket and made home with no problem.
But the bike is a project bike and will be repainted anyway. If you still want to put your bike inside your capped truck. i suggest, remove fairing, wheels and anything that can break. Stabilize the bike with straps. Drive home.
its a lot of work, but can be done. But its your bike.
Better yet follow suggestions posted already.
 
djez said:
We once transported a bandit 400 from chicago to toronto in a Mazda protege hatchback. All fluids were drained, oil ,coolant gas. Unbolted the handlebars and removed all signals. Front wheel was also removed and we still have to travel with the rear hatch open in the middle of winter.
Bike was wrapped in blanket and made home with no problem.
But the bike is a project bike and will be repainted anyway. If you still want to put your bike inside your capped truck. i suggest, remove fairing, wheels and anything that can break. Stabilize the bike with straps. Drive home.
its a lot of work, but can be done. But its your bike.
Better yet follow suggestions posted already.
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Why does this thread sound like a geico commercial: 15 mins could save you....
 
ItIsWhatItIs said:
I called your reasoning to not use a tarp: weak. ;) It's kind of like riders on GTAM that won't ride below 10 degrees celsius or when its raining out because they can't be bothered to wear the right gear. I guess you are one of those GTAM members. :agave:The way you were defending that video makes it appear it was your video.

Once again, personal attacks, hardly.
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I don't know why I'm bothering to reply to this, but anyway;

I originally stated that using the tarp wouldn't satisfy me. I didn't state why, I gave no reasoning... until AFTER your reply that either I, or my opinion, was weak. Seems personal to me.

The video is not mine, it IS a friend of mine's... but that's not why I'm "defending" it. I'm promoting it because I believe it's a viable option, and one that I would consider, over your suggestions, if it were my bike.

And you're right; I don't ride (my street bike) below about 10*C, yup I'm guilty of that. But it has nothing to do with my comfort, it DOES have to do with my tires not being designed to work well at those temps and the amount of sand / salt on the roads which is bad for; a) traction, and b) corrosion.

I'll say it again, you do it the way you want to, I'll do it the way I want to. The OP can decide how he wants to do it with the suggestions given.
 
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dontgiveajack said:
So, just got back. Curious to as what I did?

I left it there. It was too tall for the truck cap and would not fit. I'm going to drive it back Monday.

A little nervous as it'll be my first time back on a bike in a while. Perhaps I may take that offer of an escort? May take HWY 7 to avoid the 401 this time.
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post up the time, lots of riders just want an excuse to ride
 
Rent a trailer?
 
just take the fairing apart, thats what i did when my ninja didnt fit. and put it back together lol
 
I saw a guy carrying a bicycle on a motorcycle yesterday, sometimes you just need to get creative.
 
djez said:
We once transported a bandit 400 from chicago to toronto in a Mazda protege hatchback. All fluids were drained, oil ,coolant gas. Unbolted the handlebars and removed all signals. Front wheel was also removed and we still have to travel with the rear hatch open in the middle of winter.
Bike was wrapped in blanket and made home with no problem.
But the bike is a project bike and will be repainted anyway. If you still want to put your bike inside your capped truck. i suggest, remove fairing, wheels and anything that can break. Stabilize the bike with straps. Drive home.
its a lot of work, but can be done. But its your bike.
Better yet follow suggestions posted already.
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This...
I've transported a few bikes in my hatchback. Just need to drain the fluids and tear it down.
Make sure all the fragile parts don't have any load on them or are out of harms way. Loosen the clipons and turned them in.
Rested the frame on an spare tire on a sheet of plywood and lifted it like it was on a stretcher.
Definitely more time invested... but if it's your only option, worth it in the end.

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Wow!

gammaguy21 said:
this...
I've transported a few bikes in my hatchback. Just need to drain the fluids and tear it down.
Make sure all the fragile parts don't have any load on them or are out of harms way. Loosen the clipons and turned them in.
Rested the frame on an spare tire on a sheet of plywood and lifted it like it was on a stretcher.
Definitely more time invested... But if it's your only option, worth it in the end.

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Now that is impressive. How long does it take you to put it all back together?

gammaguy21 said:
This...
I've transported a few bikes in my hatchback. Just need to drain the fluids and tear it down.
Make sure all the fragile parts don't have any load on them or are out of harms way. Loosen the clipons and turned them in.
Rested the frame on an spare tire on a sheet of plywood and lifted it like it was on a stretcher.
Definitely more time invested... but if it's your only option, worth it in the end.

InTheCivic.jpg
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IRONLUNG said:
Now that is impressive. How long does it take you to put it all back together?
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Carried into the basement and re-assembled in a couple of hours. It's just the big bulky and fragile bits that came off. It's now stored away waiting for an engine rebuild.

Forgot to mention... if you do it this way, take pictures and bring zip lock baggies (nuts and bolts) and a sharpie for labeling.
 
Would a bike not easily fit in a van? We bought an old katana from somewhere in the GTA and just loaded it in the back of a safari mini van and it sat fine inside, upright on the side stand, all the way to kitchener.
 
Sheesh, leave the bike alone. The op has a truck with a cap. It takes 15 mins to remove the cap. Most trucks are equipped to tow a trailer. Rent a uhaul Trailer or forget the truck and rent a minivan if necessary. Spending time to take the bike apart and then spending hours reassembling is preposterous.
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