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Bringing a motorcycle?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Tb0n3, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Apr 23, 2018 #41
    IluvCATS

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  3. Apr 24, 2018 #42
    Tb0n3

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    Yeah. A dualsport might be a better option if given the space. Better riding and more versatile to get around and have some fun.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2018 #43
    lilillill

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    I’d be interested in seeing a video on loading and unloading with your setup. I bought a dual-sport to put on the back of my truck and modified a pickup truck crane to lift it up there. All the work was for nothing, with the crane on there I couldn’t get it to swing into the rack.

    I got kind of discouraged with it and the brand new bike has been sitting home for two years.
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2018 #44
    Tb0n3

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    It has a winch attached in front of the bike. They probably have a ramp setup that can be removed. The higher ground clearance allows for a steeper ramp as well.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2018 #45
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    Take out the passenger seat. Its out of the weather and locked up.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2018 #46
    USA Trucker

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    That's not my rig. Sorry about that. I should have mentioned that.

    I parked next to that at a truck stop a few weeks ago. Never saw the driver. I wanted to get more info.

    It's something I would love to do also. My truck is only 265 inch wheelbase with a headache rack. Not enough room.
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2018 #47
    Tb0n3

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    What kind of truck do you have? I have a Prostar 244" with a large headache rack spaced off the back with the muffler and still have about a foot minimum in a turn.
     
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  10. Apr 24, 2018 #48
    USA Trucker

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    A 2002 Pete 379. I thought about removing headache rack and putting chains and binders in boxes under trailer.

    But it might be a good thing I don't bring a dual sport bike. I might not get any work done. Just ride. Lol
     
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  11. Apr 24, 2018 #49
    Tb0n3

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    Figured you might have a hood. Yeah, the space is more limited there.

    Found somebody selling a new dual-sport on craigslist and had to do some research.
    RPS Hawk 250cc Dirt Bike
    $1400 for a chinese motorcycle? Maybe!
     
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  12. Apr 24, 2018 #50
    Tug Toy

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    Saw a dual sport on the front of a Volvo. It looked like a regular SUV hitch mounted unit (that swivels). Looked like they modified it to go into both tow hook slots. Was nice and low to the ground and easy to get on and off.
     
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