progrmr Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yep, a pickup, a ramp and some good straps should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 uhaul has bike trailers so if you have a friend with an SUV or Truck borrow it and goHowever 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbellmc73 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Take some shots to celebrate said bike purchase then drive it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemn Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Gear up and ride it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 thx!Gear up and ride it.....LOL! - it's going to be like 25 this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Buy my SV. I'll deliver it to your door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewsBrews Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Is it a convertible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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 nice6 inches is pretty narrow for a ramp, you're a braver man that I. I'll spring the extra few bucks for a 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 uhaul also rents motorcycle trailers. no milage, and they are like 40 or 50 bucks i thinkGood option if u have a hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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