Brining a motorcycle
#11
09-30-2007, 09:00 AM
There will be times, whether you drive van or flatbed, where every inch will be filled up with product. Hauling a motorcycle just isn't feasible.
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#12
09-30-2007, 12:23 PM
Like I mentioned, I deliver our own product to the customer and return empty. I always have room. Our trailer has a lift gate so loading and unloading the bike is easy. I often have a day off in between stops, that's when I ride. When I don't get a day off, I usually have at least the afternoon and night off.
I have a vtx 1300. I would have got a Harley but would never be able to afford the tshirts.
#13
09-30-2007, 10:38 PM
On the tractor
Is there no room on the tractor in front of the trailor. I swear I've seen them there, If there is a hitch receiver on the trailor there is a nice tow unit that fust pkugs into it and you just put the bike in nutraland get with it.
Miloh.
#14
10-01-2007, 12:28 AM
Re: On the tractor
Originally Posted by Miloh
Is there no room on the tractor in front of the trailor. I swear I've seen them there, If there is a hitch receiver on the trailor there is a nice tow unit that fust pkugs into it and you just put the bike in nutraland get with it.
Miloh. Uh....what? :?:
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#15
10-01-2007, 12:40 AM
answer
I've seen several rigs set up with bike and moped wracks on the back of the cab, thought there might be a way to put a bike up there if ya really wanted to. there is also a new wrack that slides into a class 4 receiver that the bike's front tire straps to and the bike is towed like a car in a tow dolly with the rear tire on the ground. both seem like workeable solutions depending on dude;s situation.
Miloh.
#16
10-01-2007, 01:35 AM
Re: answer
Originally Posted by Miloh
I've seen several rigs set up with bike and moped wracks on the back of the cab, thought there might be a way to put a bike up there if ya really wanted to. there is also a new wrack that slides into a class 4 receiver that the bike's front tire straps to and the bike is towed like a car in a tow dolly with the rear tire on the ground. both seem like workeable solutions depending on dude;s situation.
Miloh. Have you look at the weight of a vtx 1300? The VTX 1300 S weighs 662 lbs. With a wheel base of 65.7 inches. With a width of 37.8 inches. That sure isn't a moped. When was the last time you saw a class 4 receiver on a tractor-trailer? kc0iv
#17
10-01-2007, 07:23 AM
Class 4
Ummm I happen to own a suzuki C90T. thats a 1500cc bike and I have never that I can remember seeing a class 4 on a tractor. But hell man if ya want to haul your bike around with ya it ain't going to happen just wishing. I was just thinking out loud for some body that asked. I know it can be done it's just if somebody wanted to or not.
Miloh.
#18
10-01-2007, 09:14 AM
Re: Class 4
Originally Posted by Miloh
Ummm I happen to own a suzuki C90T. thats a 1500cc bike and I have never that I can remember seeing a class 4 on a tractor. But hell man if ya want to haul your bike around with ya it ain't going to happen just wishing. I was just thinking out loud for some body that asked. I know it can be done it's just if somebody wanted to or not.
Miloh. Sure it could be done. Is it realistic? I don't think so. To pull this with a Class 4 hitch would require: some form of braking system, full light system, trailer license, and a endorsement for doubles/ triples on your Class A license. To install a rack behind the tractor would require the rack, ramp, and a winch. Plus have enough room ahead of the 5th wheel to clear this assemble. kc0iv
#19
10-01-2007, 09:41 AM
Originally Posted by Jay B
Here is my plan: Put the bike on the flatbed and ask dispacher to route me near Sturgis in August with a few days off. I already have a sleeper cab so I just need to pull into a campground and unload.
Daytona in March and October too, please. No ramp to unload the bike? No problem, I have seen Evil Knieval perform and think I can jump it off the trailer.
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