cbr600 transportation question
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cbr600 transportation question - 1/5/2008 12:32:51 AM
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NoobInacan
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Ello Folks
Moving soon and I was thinking of putting my bike in the uhaul for ~10 hr drive.
I've got the front and rear stands for it and I was going to tie the bike down on one side.
thoughts ?
any experience and input appreciated...thanks
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RE: cbr600 transportation question - 1/5/2008 5:52:01 AM
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telgren
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putting it on stands is not ideal for moving it that long of a distance. What you really would want to do, if you are going to go that route is screw the stands down to the floor of the uhual, otherwise you face the risk of having them flop over while making a seemingly easy turn. You would also want to take some soft straps and tie the bike down on at least four different points. I am sure most people will agree you will want to tie down from the triple clamp going down on each side and forwards so the bike doesnt move, and then from two spots in the rear (the passenger foot pegs work well) and moving backwards. Make sure the straps are tight enough so that the bike is compressed but not totally so tight that the straps break if the bike lurches or moves. Ideally I would inquire about a bike trailer that you could two behind the uhual (assuming you are getting a driving uhual).
And in my .02, see if there is a penske dealer around you for moving trucks, I saved $1600 (read made $1600) moving military style from DC to SOuth Dakota.
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RE: cbr600 transportation question - 1/5/2008 6:16:33 AM
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baxsom
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go buy yourself a baxley sport chock
it is big and heavy and stable enough to right a tip over then all you need to do is tie down the rear wheel to keep the back from bouncing
i dont compress the suspension at all when i transport my trackbike. i just roll it onto the baxley and tie down the rear wheel.
no blown fork seals, no messed up grips or any of those other problems associated with traditional methods of transport plus the baxley an be loaded easier since it grabs and holds the bike making tie down a lot easier. just roll the bike on and jump off
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