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One Van, Two Bikes

Discussion in 'Trackdays & Rider Skills' started by Expat Jack, Jun 11, 2021.

  1. I've used @Freak Option 1 system on many occasions to good effect, either with 2 sports bikes or sportsbike and a Multistrada, albeit using a Trafic van. The only thing I do different is, I don't use paddock stands, I put both bikes on side stands with a block under to put them a bit more upright and leave in gear, both bikes on full left lock and use the steering locks if fitted, then ratchet strap them down as above.
     
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  2. Whilst Joe Peps and Nelly's solutions are rather nice, another option is to secure the two stands to 18mm thick OS board with 10mm x 40mm coach head bolts the heads of which require a 25mm rebate. The OSB is cut to the width of the van.

    It's how some bikes were transported to a number of WDW events with no problems, as once the bikes are secured with the ratchet straps, there is little load going through the coach bolts.
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    You need to disassemble them for storage otherwise they are like tank traps in the garage/shed/living room, etc.

    Mr Bimble
     
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  3. If you could see my fantastic piece of wood work so I can use a chock in rental vans, I think you'd be impressed. It's a work of art. I'll sent a pic tomorrow
     
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  4. Taking up the challenge from @Advikaz yo reach within myself, here is my bodged up solution.
    Flat stainless steel bar. 1120x70x3
    Two 18mm holes centrally for tie downs (or mountaineer clips like show). Utilise existing bulkhead mounting points. Bit of edge trip to stop me slicing my ankles on the corner. Job jobbed. Bonus is that I can still open the long load flap.
    Or simply resort to pillows.
    Not road tested yet. I will report back.

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  5. Have a look at this engineering masterpiece!!!!

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  6. Beautiful work. Obviously you are a chippie. :)
    My quest was not to secure the wheel chocks (I just butt it up against the bulkhead) but to get a tie down point(s) in the middle of the van (front obvs). I can’t see any benefit in securing the chocks as if you ratchet the bike forwards again the bulkhead it’s not going anywhere.
    But, as the thread proves - so long as it works for you then all is well. :cool:
     
  7. I imagine much reaching within yourself has occurred



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  8. Dirty boy.
     
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  9. It's because I rent vans and the top of the chock, not the legs end up against the bulk head and can definitely move at the bottom and has done so plus I don't want to potentially pay for any damage so I created this portable version from the finest timbers known to man!
     
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    Like minds and all that; just slots into a rental van and pre-drilled if I want to increase to 2 side-by-side
     
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  11. They can move if on metal floor
     
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  12. Bloody hell. That’s a tight squeeze. But they’re in.
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  13. Loadsaaa room
     
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  14. I had to have a lie down as I got knackered loading them up. :sob:

    To protect the paint on the wheels. There is a tie down through the rear wheels pulling forwards.
     
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  15. Bang on that!
     
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  16. I got the Ducati in first then put the wheels on a couple of baking trays. Easy to push sideways up against the left side then.
     
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  17. Baking trays is ingenious!
     
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  18. Loads of room, get another bike in there!
     
  19. Why are there straps going through the wheels???
     
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