Bike transport advice

I've never tried the 'in gear drive up the ramp' however could be useful if slightly dodgy. I prefer to use 2 people, 1 either side and push into van. In the end it is what you feel confident with.

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simonb said:

I've never tried the 'in gear drive up the ramp' however could be useful if slightly dodgy. I prefer to use 2 people, 1 either side and push into van. In the end it is what you feel confident with.

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Works well. Thousand cc drives up on clutch control only.


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alex said:

Works well. Thousand cc drives up on clutch control only.


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Will certainly give it a try next time.

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Thanks for all the advice folks, I've got no excuse for not doing it right now :redface-new:

Set of ramps arrived yesterday & front wheel chock on its way today, plus various tie straps.

Motorcycle Ramp

I bought one of these last season. It?s wider than most ramps which for me is a good thing as it means I?m less likely to drop the bike when pushing it into the van!

https://www.theramppeople.co.uk/the-black-widow-mkii-xl

Bike Transport

Packed with nothing more than the trackday essentials...

Motorcycle Ramp

I would highly recommend buying one as they are really well made. The only downsides are that it is a little bit more expensive compared to other ramps on the market and it certainly isn?t that lightweight.

Are you using a front wheel choke there too? Do you recommend using a paddock stand @ the rear also?

Felix said:

Are you using a front wheel choke there too? Do you recommend using a paddock stand @ the rear also?

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I wouldnt recommend using a paddock stand. You will have all the pressure from the straps going through the bobbin fixings, if one of those snapped you would have a disaster.

A front wheel chock isnt necessary but useful if you are loading a bike that doesnt have a side stand and/or there is limited space to lean the bike over (on a side stand).

Felix said:

Are you using a front wheel choke there too? Do you recommend using a paddock stand @ the rear also?

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One or other help keep the bike stable whilst its strapped down


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Jay S1000rr said:

If using a choke it needs fixing to the van floor

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It doesnt have any fixing points (the choke) do the straps not fix the bike ?

This is mine strapped in after Oulton last week https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbtfCNb
The front chock is bolted to the floor

There are chocks that aren?t for fixing to the floor, they have splayed feet.


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alex said:

There are chocks that aren’t for fixing to the floor, they have splayed feet.


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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-WH...fff7ece4|iid:1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236

Thats the one I bought, Doesnt look like it has anything :x

Felix said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-WH...fff7ece4|iid:1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236

Thats the one I bought, Doesnt look like it has anything :x

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Looks to have holes in the black base plate for fixing to the floor
This is mine in my van bolted to the floor
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RyS1000RR said:

I bought one of these last season. It?s wider than most ramps which for me is a good thing as it means I?m less likely to drop the bike when pushing it into the van!

https://www.theramppeople.co.uk/the-black-widow-mkii-xl

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This just appeared on FB. If someone wants to, I?ll buy one of those ramps from whoever buys them.

Don't over think it.

Push the bike in
Front wheel hard up against the bulkhead
Right side bar against the side of the van
Put into gear
Spin rear wheel backwards so its locked
Put strap from outside foot peg to high mounting point in van

That will more than sufficiently secure it

I also put a strap from right foot pet to lower front mount to pull bike harder into bulkhead but there isn't really a need to.

People go mental with 5 6 straps, wheel chocks, straps from grips etc. Just a massive waste of money.

Sorry Jay - she was down to 1 narrow ramp about 5 mins after I posted here about them - looks like they were very popular. Due to going house hunting in the sun on Thursday, I wouldn't have been able to get to them quickly anyway. Nothing new has appeared on her post apart from the fact that she woudln't ship them, and the fact she's down to 1 ramp. If you want that one, I'll message her today but you'll need a drive up norf to get it, or wait until my return (if she'll keep it until then) so I can pick it up for you.

Motorcycle Ramp

You won?t be disappointed. Just make sure that you load the ramp in the bottom of the van immediately after putting the bike(s) in as it?s not very light and you wouldn?t want to put it on top of anything!