Moving a bike when you have a mustang

[progrmr]

I'm looking at a bike (Suzuki Intruder VS800) in Dayton this weekend and if it's as good as it seems I'll probably be making the purchase.

Only problem is I have a Mustang and no way I'm riding in this cold ass weather!

Is it possible to get a U-Haul and put the bike in it? Or maybe I could rent a pickup truck with a hitch and use one of those small trailers?

What's the best way to move a bike when you only have a car?

[snot]

I'm looking at a bike (Suzuki Intruder VS800) in Dayton this weekend and if it's as good as it seems I'll probably be making the purchase.

Only problem is I have a Mustang and no way I'm riding in this cold ass weather!

Is it possible to get a U-Haul and put the bike in it? Or maybe I could rent a pickup truck with a hitch and use one of those small trailers?

What's the best way to move a bike when you only have a car?

When I brought my intruder home from TN we used a 08 tacoma and just stuck it in the bed (tied down).

[ohiomike]

Yep, a pickup, a ramp and some good straps should work.

[Bad324]

uhaul has bike trailers so if you have a friend with an SUV or Truck borrow it and go

However be warned, The overall length on the Volusia is just over 8' so if you want to put it in the bed of a truck you're gonna need a low sitting truck with a decently lengthy ramp

[campbellmc73]

find a friend with a truck and trailer. unless you have ramps, you don't want to be trying to get that bike in the back of any truck.

[20thGix]

Use a van and take a sheet of plywood and a couple cinder blocks to build the ramp. Gear up, say a prayer then pin-it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewC5MuaiX0I

[motozachl]

Take some shots to celebrate said bike purchase then drive it home

[2talltim]

What's the best way to move a bike when you only have a car?

this is how i solved that problem best $550 i spent in a long time..well maybe closer to $700 by the time i put the hitch on

[progrmr]

Well, turns out the seller doesn't live in Dayton Oh...he lives in MI! Posted his bike on the Dayton OH CL lol!

I'm not going clear to MI for a VS800 lol....still good advice given since buying a bike this time of the year pretty much needs to be transported unless it happens to get warm enough.

Edited February 9, 2012 by progrmr

[2talltim]

Well, turns out the seller doesn't live in Dayton Oh...he lives in MI!

I'm not going clear to MI for a VS800 lol....still good advice given since buying a bike this time of the year pretty much needs to be transported unless it happens to get warm enough.

if you find one in my neck of the woods(43019) ill help ya tote it home.

[Beemn]

Gear up and ride it.....

[progrmr]

thx!

Gear up and ride it.....

LOL! - it's going to be like 25 this weekend.

[John]

buying a bike this time of the year pretty much needs to be transported unless it happens to get warm enough.

or unless you happen to put on your warm gear and grow a pair

[magley64]

When I bought my XX back in the winter of 2008, I rented a cargo van from enterprise, drove it to the seller's house in new jersey, paid him cash, loaded it up, and drove it home...

A couple decent rachet straps, a piece of 2X8 lumber, and a gentle throttle foot got her home with no problems...

I think the cargo van was $60 or something from enterprise for the weekend...

I'd definitely suggest this route as its kinda like a rolling garage, and it allows you to keep a closer eye on the bike in transit. also you can bring a friend along to help load/strap/keep an eye on the bike.

[shittygsxr]

or unless you happen to put on your warm gear and grow a pair

you don't even have to grow them, they sell the kind that you just strap on.

[YSR_Racer_99]

Buy my SV. I'll deliver it to your door.

[progrmr]

Buy my SV. I'll deliver it to your door.

If I wasn't a 42-year old fat guy, I'd probably look pretty cool on that bike!

I did see it, but I need something a bit more laid back these days.

G/L with the sale!

[DrewsBrews]

Not that it would have been an option.. but have you seen the tow dollys for bikes? you strap the front tire into it and the rear tire freewheels. At under $200 shipped its cheaper than a trailer for 1 bike, easier to store since its smaller, and better mpg than pulling a trailer.

[drew95gt]

Just get a u haul or a moving van like Mag's said. The small u hauls are nice due to the built in ramps for loading.

[mgbgt89]

Not that it would have been an option.. but have you seen the tow dollys for bikes? you strap the front tire into it and the rear tire freewheels. At under $200 shipped its cheaper than a trailer for 1 bike, easier to store since its smaller, and better mpg than pulling a trailer.

Take the chain off or you'll trash bearings in the transmission.

[magley64]

Just get a u haul or a moving van like Mag's said. The small u hauls are nice due to the built in ramps for loading.

the only downside to Uhaul is they charge per mile on their trucks, for a trip to jersey it was WAY cheaper to go enterprise with unlimited miles. Just had to buy a 2 x 6... (which by the way, an 8 footer was barely strong enough to load up a 500 lb bike over it's full length, get a 6 footer if going heavier)

Edited February 9, 2012 by magley64

[Tigerpaw]

Is it a convertible?

[mgbgt89]

the only downside to Uhaul is they charge per mile on their trucks, for a trip to jersey it was WAY cheaper to go enterprise with unlimited miles. Just had to buy a 2 x 6... (which by the way, an 8 footer was barely strong enough to load up a 500 lb bike over it's full length, get a 6 footer if going heavier)

Problem with a six foot ramp is that you might high center a cruiser on it as the front wheel gets into the bed. I've use a Rube Goldberg contraption of spare tires and two 8 foot 2x10s to load bikes into my truck. The bumper is really high. My house has a nice hill to back against though, don't even need a ramp for dirtbikes in that case. Makes it nice

6 inches is pretty narrow for a ramp, you're a braver man that I. I'll spring the extra few bucks for a 10.

[John]

the only downside to Uhaul is they charge per mile on their trucks, for a trip to jersey it was WAY cheaper to go enterprise with unlimited miles. Just had to buy a 2 x 6... (which by the way, an 8 footer was barely strong enough to load up a 500 lb bike over it's full length, get a 6 footer if going heavier)

uhaul also rents motorcycle trailers. no milage, and they are like 40 or 50 bucks i think

[magley64]

uhaul also rents motorcycle trailers. no milage, and they are like 40 or 50 bucks i think

Good option if u have a hitch