Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
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Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
I'm looking for experience and ease in general, fit, ect.
I sold the Nighthawk last night and now I'm looking for something with a low load height floor for transport. A Mini truck might work. Something I can do by myself if necessary.
I'm not looking to pull any trailers with the cars I have now.
I sold the Nighthawk last night and now I'm looking for something with a low load height floor for transport. A Mini truck might work. Something I can do by myself if necessary.
I'm not looking to pull any trailers with the cars I have now.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
What is a nighthawk?
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
It is/was a 1995 Honda Nighthawk 750. CB750S or SC maybe?dufremle wrote:What is a nighthawk?
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
Vans use to be pretty common in the racing community and there are still a few that do that. Down side or up depending on how you look at it, you get all the smells of the bike in the van.
A truck and decent ramp and you can easily load a bike on your own. Even a bad ramp and some creative parking and loading on your own can be pretty easy.
A truck and decent ramp and you can easily load a bike on your own. Even a bad ramp and some creative parking and loading on your own can be pretty easy.
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Side note, what is it with Honda and hawks? Nighthawk, Blackhawk, Superhawk, Hawk, how many hawk bikes have they made?
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
Did they make a Blackhawk? I think you meant Blackbird, CBR1100XX
Their logo is a wing
Their logo is a wing
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
No, I googled it. I couldn't remember the Superhawk and thought it was blackhawk so that's what I googled and found some. Also found a bike just called Hawk.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
I have loaded the ZX14 in a E250 for a trip so ..... yes it is doable however I do believe the pickup is a better solution.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
I like the idea of it locked up and out of the elements. I have this extra 240SX, and I would rather have that than a van or truck that will only be transport. I've seen fold down ramp end motorcycle trailers for $300-750. UHaul wants $400 to hitch and wire the 240sx, and maybe that can be done for less.DemonDuck wrote:I have loaded the ZX14 in a E250 for a trip so ..... yes it is doable however I do believe the pickup is a better solution.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
You might be able to go cheaper but i probably wouldnt. Just MHO.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
Let uhaul do it and get a light trailer if you dont already have one.
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Re: Ever transport a sport bike in a full size van?
I got this Wednesday for $700. The hitch installed is $410 at U-Haul. So I’ll be towing with an old 240 after all.DemonDuck wrote:Let uhaul do it and get a light trailer if you dont already have one.
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