Anyone know if it's OK to, after putting the bike a chock (front wheel) to put the rear wheel up on a stand for transporting it? Not using the stand to avoid tying the bike down, just as a place to put the stand so it's out of the way? I have the Pitbull rear stand, and, while it's awesome, it's also not exactly a shape that makes for easy packing. I was thinking just putting it in place under the rear tire (normally, how you'd typically use it) after tying the bike down. It doesn't seem like a terrible idea, but also not something I've seen done before, so wondered if there was a good reason not to do it.
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Transporting bike on rear stand?
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mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
For straps to function correctly I think the suspension at both wheels needs to be able to do its job. I wouldn't do it either.
Might be that those bikes are Harleys?
Harley side stands are engineered for that...they don't even have a center stand. I still would not let the side stand take that pounding/load while transporting, especially long distances.Just to be clear, I'm not talking about a center stand. It would be a spooled rear stand, the setup looks like this:
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My biggest concern is that the bolts for the spools aren't exactly "beefy" (6MM, I think?). But they hold the bike, and you can sit on the bike while it's on the rear spools no problem. Putting the bouncing weight though, IDK, that's why I'm asking, doesn't seem like a "great" plan.
So, how on earth do you guys store these things when you're taking your bike somewhere?? The only reason I want to bring it to the track is if I need to do a rear tire change (so I can get it off and take it to the vendor) and to make it easy to look the bike over if something doesn't feel right. I didn't use it last time I was there, so maybe the easy answer, "don't bring it". But it seems that almost every brings stands to the track (guess you absolutely need them if you're using warmers) and I'm wondering if there's some easy way to store the things that I'm missing.
Pit Bull SS Rear Stand (Standard/Spooled) - Removable Handle
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My biggest concern is that the bolts for the spools aren't exactly "beefy" (6MM, I think?). But they hold the bike, and you can sit on the bike while it's on the rear spools no problem. Putting the bouncing weight though, IDK, that's why I'm asking, doesn't seem like a "great" plan.
So, how on earth do you guys store these things when you're taking your bike somewhere?? The only reason I want to bring it to the track is if I need to do a rear tire change (so I can get it off and take it to the vendor) and to make it easy to look the bike over if something doesn't feel right. I didn't use it last time I was there, so maybe the easy answer, "don't bring it". But it seems that almost every brings stands to the track (guess you absolutely need them if you're using warmers) and I'm wondering if there's some easy way to store the things that I'm missing.
Strapping a bike down while on the side stand being towed could easily Bend the side stand and/or the undercarriage piece that's secures it to the bike (I did that once.) I've been towed the odd time and the bike has always been strapped vertically.
Of course gently securing a bike on a ferry is a different situation that a fast moving flat bed.
Do not assume all tow truck drivers know what they're supposed to do with motorcycles.
Had a driver once complain to his dispatcher to stop hounding him about the pickup after my bike was delivered. Asked what the problem and was was told he had to concentrate on getting my bike home in the rain storm because he once had a bike fall off because he hadn't secured it properly. Once home (in the rain), he told me he'd tilt the bed, undo the straps and could use my brakes to back down. Told him that wasn't going to happen; he was to leave the fork straps attached and slowly release the winch strap as I sat on the bike using my boots to keep it steady.
I'm sure most tow operators know how to handle our bikes but over the years, I've encountered two who did not know what they were doing.
mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
You could always ask them what they think. I would be surprised to hear they would OK it but I have been known to be wrong before.Just to be clear, I'm not talking about a center stand. It would be a spooled rear stand, the setup looks like this:
Pit Bull SS Rear Stand (Standard/Spooled) - Removable Handle
The Removable handle Pit bull Motorcycle SS rear stand is the one of the most used and best to support your motorcycle
My biggest concern is that the bolts for the spools aren't exactly "beefy" (6MM, I think?). But they hold the bike, and you can sit on the bike while it's on the rear spools no problem. Putting the bouncing weight though, IDK, that's why I'm asking, doesn't seem like a "great" plan.
So, how on earth do you guys store these things when you're taking your bike somewhere?? The only reason I want to bring it to the track is if I need to do a rear tire change (so I can get it off and take it to the vendor) and to make it easy to look the bike over if something doesn't feel right. I didn't use it last time I was there, so maybe the easy answer, "don't bring it". But it seems that almost every brings stands to the track (guess you absolutely need them if you're using warmers) and I'm wondering if there's some easy way to store the things that I'm missing.
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lee
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After the bike is in the front wheel chock and the rear is secured, could you slide the Pitbull up to the rear tire and somehow secure it so it doesn't move around?
Yeah, sounds like that might be the way to go. Just stinks because it's another thing to have to strap down. I just threw it in the back seat of the truck for now, it'll work, not great because it takes up a ton of room, but I can pack around it. If I was brining a front and rear stand could be a little more challenging!
That's what I do too, just a strap to keep it from moving. Putting it on the rear stand wasn't to keep the bike stable, it was just to have a place to store the stand. If it was OK (and sounds like it's not, glad I asked!) to tow it that way I would have strapped it down into the stand, last thing you want is a bounce sending the stand flying out of the pickup truck!!
It doesn't mean they are doing it right. Harley might permit or en encourage it. I don't think the majority of other bike makers want the bike on either stand for transport and include very specific instructions in how to strap a bike down for transport.
classicvw
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That’s how I’ve done it many times and had no issues. Once or twice instead of tying up the rear wheel, I’ve added two more tie downs to the rear frame right where the passenger pegs are attached.
I also subscribe to the advice where after you set off on the road, you pull over and stop after 10 minutes and check all straps to see if any worked loose. If they haven’t you will most likely be good for the rest of the trip.
), and sometimes ya just gotta do what ya gotta do...I transport my bike often, and I follow the instructions in the owners manual: use the designated tie-down points and compress the suspension as much as possible. The front wheel goes in a wheel chock. Tying down the front is just a little tricky. I use two soft loops linked together on each side. That makes them long enough to reach from the handlebars down through the leading link. Soft cloths around the straps are necessary to prevent the sharp edges on the leading link and passenger foot peg mounts from cutting the straps. My wife kindly sewed some microfiber washcloths into "tubes" that fit over the straps. I use ratcheting straps from the soft loops to the tie down points on my truck or trailer and cinch them down snug. I think putting the bike on the side stand or center stand is a bad idea, although it is probably OK for a ferry crossing where the accelerations are smaller than in a road vehicle.
Cheers, Ken
Cheers, Ken
