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ConqSoft · 11-05-2003, 11:29 AM

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Pete : With regards to hauling bikes in a truck or open trailer, just remember that windscreens and fairings are directionally designed. *Put simply, haul a sportbike backwards and it's likely that the wind will rip the windscreen and front fairing off the bike!

That happened to knip I think.

luvtolean · 11-05-2003, 11:32 AM

Yep, our friend Knip had a little issue pulling a bike loaded backwards on a trailer...but I too have seen people arrive with 3 bikes in a truck at the track.

I was thinking of buying one of those bed buddy's just to keep from bowing my bed, I like them.

And as people have said before buy only high quality tie downs, and use lots of them. I'm not comfortable with less than 4 per bike after the issues I've had over the years...including a bike falling through the rear window of a truck!

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 11:37 AM

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luvtolean : Yep, our friend Knip had a little issue pulling a bike loaded backwards on a trailer...but I too have seen people arrive with 3 bikes in a truck at the track.

I was thinking of buying one of those bed buddy's just to keep from bowing my bed, I like them.

And as people have said before buy only high quality tie downs, and use lots of them. *I'm not comfortable with less than 4 per bike after the issues I've had over the years...including a bike falling through the rear window of a truck! *

Luckily, I have not had any problems with bikes falling (knock on wood), but I have had issues of fork seals leaking...I guess from tieing them too tight!!

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 11:45 AM

Get a sheet of 3/4' plywood and a couple Baxley Sport Chocks.
Cut the plywood to fit, mount the Baxleys to the plywood, then tie the bikes to the truck.

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 11:49 AM

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BDA116 : Get a sheet of 3/4' plywood and a couple Baxley Sport Chocks.
Cut the plywood to fit, mount the Baxleys to the plywood, then tie the bikes to the truck.

Have you done this successfully, or did you just come up with the idea in your head??

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 11:56 AM

I've never done this in a truck, but my van is set up that way. My Baxley is mounted only to the plywood, and I use two tiedowns on the rear of the bike to spots I attached to the van. The weight of the bike holds the plywood in place, and the tiedowns and Baxley keep the bike rock solid. Grafixman has seen how it worked in my van, if you need a second opinion.
You would be better off using tiedowns on the front in a truck, just to keep it there, but I don't see why it wouldn't work equally as well.
When you were done with your trip, you could just put the sheet with Baxleys attached in your garage and use it as bike parking, too

Pete · 11-05-2003, 12:07 PM

BDA, which Baxley chock do you have, and which model would you recommend?

Pete · 11-05-2003, 12:15 PM

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Pete : BDA, which Baxley chock do you have, and which model would you recommend?

BDA, don't answer that if you don't have time. I just called Baxley and got the 'skinny' on the differences between models.

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 12:19 PM

Just saw this post, Pete - if that is your real name
I have the Sport Chock, and recommend it highly. I just got the black one, but there are pretty colors to choose from if that's your bag.
The only drawback with them is that they send a buttload of Born Again Christian material in the box.

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 12:21 PM

I just spoke with the guy from CCR Sport, and he is not sure if the sport bikes will fit. He said it should, but his was tested on dirt bikes. I have measurements, and I will see how it goes.

I might also investigate the wood/chock idea. Is the wood attached to the bed? Or are they just there to keep the bike up right? And where is the center tie down hook? Do you think I could add a tie down hook in the middle of the wood piece?

So, have the outside straps to the the truck bed. Have the inside straps to the wood. And have the chocks on the wood? Does this make sense, or am I nuts!! (In relation to this loading question)

Pete · 11-05-2003, 12:23 PM

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BDA116 : The only drawback with them is that they send a buttload of Born Again Christian material in the box.

No $hit? That's pretty weird.

Thanks for the info, and my real name is Phucktard.

The only downside to the Sport model is the lack of adjustability for tire size, and with hopes of getting a dirtbike soon, I'd like for it to be able to pull double-duty.

Thanks again.

Serial Thriller · 11-05-2003, 12:25 PM

NinerPilot posted some pics of two bikes in a truck in this thread. Maybe he can elaborate on how they were secured.

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 12:25 PM

Holly $200 per Baxley Chock!!! WOW!!!

luvtolean · 11-05-2003, 12:30 PM

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firebladetoronto : but I have had issues of fork seals leaking...I guess from tieing them too tight!!

Yep, careful, that can twist your front end slightly too. I used to load my 929 with the front end slightly turned so the tailgate would close and they could measure a bit of twist at Computrack from it.

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 12:31 PM

FBT, the only place the plywood is attached to the floor of my van is where the left tiedown mount is (I have it set up for my bike to be on the right side of van). I went through the plywood and the floor of the van for that.
You could probably get away with a center mount in the plywood if you put a small metal plate on the backside - maybe a couple inches square, but I don't really know.
If it were me, I'd run a tie down to the truck on either side.
Example: for bike on left side of bed, run left tiedown to obvious spot, run right tiedown from a soft tie wrapped around lower triple through wheel of bike on right side of bed to spot on the right side of the truck. Does that make sense?

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 12:47 PM

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BDA116 : FBT, the only place the plywood is attached to the floor of my van is where the left tiedown mount is (I have it set up for my bike to be on the right side of van). I went through the plywood and the floor of the van for that.
You could probably get away with a center mount in the plywood if you put a small metal plate on the backside - maybe a couple inches square, but I don't really know.
If it were me, I'd run a tie down to the truck on either side.
Example: for bike on left side of bed, run left tiedown to obvious spot, run right tiedown from a soft tie wrapped around lower triple through wheel of bike on right side of bed to spot on the right side of the truck. Does that make sense?

Hey, BDA, do you have pics of your Baxley/Wood setup??

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 1:02 PM

I can go take some. Right now my van is full of Rincon parts, but I can take them out and snap a couple pics. I'll try to get you some later on today.

Right then. I'm not too sure exactly what you're looking for, but here is the first pic, with carpet in place.

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 4:15 PM

Pic 2, right side tiedown mount. Bolted through the van wheel well.

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 4:17 PM

Pic 3, left side tiedown mount, shown with carpet lifted.
After further inspection, it looks like I lied in my earlier post. The mount is NOT bolted through the van floor, only the wood.

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 4:21 PM

Pic 4, close up of Baxley Chock.
I wasn't sure if you wanted a pic of it all taken apart, but I could do that, along with a pic of the bike in there when the weather clears up. It's been snowing here pretty good on and off for the last week, and it's pretty wet outside.

firebladetoronto · 11-05-2003, 4:26 PM

Thanks for the pics...very cool...where did you buy your chock...$200 a piece sounds a bit pricey?? Is it worth it?

BDA116 · 11-05-2003, 4:46 PM

I bought it directly from them. It is a bit pricey, but so are fairings. For track days or racing it would pay for itself after one event just by the fact that you can ride right into it, and park the bike. No fumbling for a rear stand, waiting for someone to help you get it on the rear stand or dropping the bike while putting it on the rear stand.
I'm happy with it.

Pete · 11-06-2003, 3:29 PM

FBT, in addition to the bed rail thing I linked up above, here is antoher one (I did a little search on some info from dB's post about the Yamaha truck)...

http://www.universalmotocross.com/pr...cks/racks.html

JamieBrush · 05-23-2007, 10:55 AM

I understand that the left bike gets the left side tied down same as the right bike gets teh right side tied down.... But im completely lost on what holds the right side of the left bike and the left side of the right bike!?

I need a way to get two bikes (both Honda Cruisers) in the bed of a long bed ford. My hubby and i are leaving tomorrow (5/24/07). Thanks!

Red Rider · 05-23-2007, 11:42 AM

What kind of bikes are you transporting? Honda "cruisers" could mean Goldwings! Depending on the size of the bikes, there's a good chance you won't be able to squeeze them in safely in a standard sized pickup be. You could try loading them with one facing forward and the other facing to the rear. You will need enough tie down locations to stabilize both bikes...

JamieBrush · 05-23-2007, 1:51 PM

I have a Honda Shadow Aero 750 and the Hubby has a VTX1300. The truck is a 2004 Ford F150 Long Bed. There are two tie downs at the front and two at teh back... Which is where the problem comes in....