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Big motorcycle small van

Postby FRY600d » Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:50 pm

Hi guys.

Has anybody managed to get a large motorcycle into a L1H1 custom Van?I have studied the dimensions and my BMW RT1200 should fit if i remove the screen.What do you guys think?

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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby dunf » Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:59 pm

I’d say so. I get my speed triple in with about 400mm to spare.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FJ111200 » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:02 pm

I can get my Tiger 800 in. I bungee down the screen to get it out as the forks slightly expand when pulled backwards.
My XJR is no problem, nor my XS1100.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FRY600d » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:16 pm

Thanks for the reply guys.Its looking likely then they are also big bikes.Can you please tell me your loading techniques and equipment please.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby bambi mk 1 » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:46 pm

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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby moley551 » Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:49 pm

Successfully loaded! just needs a few straps. :lol:
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FJ111200 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:43 am

FRY600d wrote:Thanks for the reply guys.Its looking likely then they are also big bikes.Can you please tell me your loading techniques and equipment please.


I run the bike up the ramp into the van and use 3 cargo straps, 2 medium and 1 heavy duty. I park the bike on the sidestand, i was a motorcycle recovery driver for a company called SOS and that was the prefered method, so the bike was stabilised on 3 points, two wheels and the stand, no need to leave in gear either.
First medium strap goes round one fork leg above the lower yoke and then ratchet down to the point closet to the front of the van, second medium strap on the opposite yoke and the opposite point and tighten down, no need to over tighten as the forks springs will be under tension, then the third strap i run through the rear wheel and between the two points to the back end of the van and tighten up.
Give the bike a shake to test it's securely strapped and away you go.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby dunf » Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:16 am

my van setup

http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=172758

perfect for me because the rail that makes the top of the 'T' can take the full bike chocks or the smaller scooter chocks and be slid side by side to carry two at once.

Since i did this i've also added a yellow grab handle on each rear pillar and have a step folded and hung inside the rear door. Also i've put grip tape on the ramp after a scoot slid all the way down it with brakes locked on
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FJ111200 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:43 pm

I should have also said in my description that I use a block of wood between the front wheel of the bike and the bulkhead to stop the bike forcing itself into the bulkhead, it fits nicely against the van body, and I also strap down the sidestand side (left side when sat on bike) first so that the pressure applied from the ratchet doesn't force the bike to fall over if applied to the right hand side first, if you get my drift. So my method for loading is front left side first, then the right and then the rear wheel, and reverse for unloading.
I've got one of those loose wheel clamp affairs for the front but it ideally needs to be bolted down to stop movement, which is why I don't use it for transportation, but that method also makes my bikes sit taller in the van, which I don't like.
I also use ¾" ply for the decking which adds a bit to the height of the bike, so you decide how to do it your way.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FRY600d » Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:15 pm

Thanks for taking the trouble to answer me FJ111200 i really appreciate it.Good useful information.Do you manage to push it up the ramp or do you use the engine?.

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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FJ111200 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:58 pm

Using the engine would be asking for trouble, just look at the pr!ck in the video bambi posted. Sometimes my mrs might give me a bit of a push. I use a longish length of scaffolding plank instead of some of those fold up ally ramps you can buy, just to get less of a steep angle into the van. Keep your fingers over the brake lever just in case. I never get the bike in the van in one fell swoop, but a series of movements so as not to smack my head on the van roof and also use my back against the side of the van where the door is hinged, whatever that part is called.
If I think on, next time I load a bike up i'll send you some pictures if you like.
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby tyson675 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:40 pm

I can get my R1200GS in. Mirrors off, screen off. Takes 2 mins


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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FRY600d » Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:00 pm

tyson675 thank you for your post.It seems i won't have a problem with my RT1200 then.I still can't get my head round witch type of ramp to use.Also i have no hope of pushing all that weight up a ramp.So presumably walk beside it but use the engine is the way. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby FJ111200 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:07 pm

I'd still be wary of using the engine to power the bike up a ramp.
Have you asked what people do over on the ABR forum? > https://www.adventurebikerider.com/foru ... 5d1b7df6ce
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Re: Big motorcycle small van

Postby BHM » Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:20 am

I use an 8 foot scaffold board (new) and a two tread caravan step to side. I usually drive mine up via engine. Machine is Suzuki Hayabusa 265Kg kerb weight.

Point to note is that the bumper is not really load bearing and heavy weight on it can bear upon the little plastic pop rivets that hold it in place :roll:

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