Which ferry to the Isle of Wight?

[NTECUK]

Any preferances to wich one is less likely to trash my bike this weekend?:confused:

[Popy Fresco]

I've taken the one from Portsmouth and was ok, they don't tie the bike like the ferry to france but the trip is shorter and the sea is quite calm

[NTECUK]

Whight link ?
I can bring a rachet strap,
Ape side stands are legendry rubbish... :(

[Pete7]

Bungy cord tightly rapped around front brake lever to stop her rolling.

Used to do the Liverpool - Belfast run with a bike. Used our jackets to pad out the bike between the ships vertical steel beams then lots of rope to lash it tight.

Pete

[NTECUK]

Like the brake idea.
Fingers crossed then. :)

[Popy Fresco]

Whight link ?
I can bring a rachet strap,
Ape side stands are legendry rubbish... :(


Yup

I had no problem with the side stand, neither the other 2 bikes on the ferry. It is a really slow ferry

[Littlepeahead]

The most painful knock is to your wallet. Mile for mile it is more expensive than travelling first class to New Zealand!

[NTECUK]

Ive used them on car trips.
Id use the zx6 but not got round to fixing it yet ( still).
Like most aprillia owners im parinoied about the less than stable side stand fitted to the RSV.

[NTECUK]

Fun vs cash .you cant take it with you.
Sis looking after parents . I deserve some play time Plus sarah and david got the lodge allready .the ferry only £40 .
And missing out on the last 3 ride outs im not feeling guilty.

[Littlepeahead]

Oh I didn't mean you should feel guilty - I just think the prices for a bike are a total rip off considering how short the distance is. Have a great weekend - hope the weather is nice for you.

[NTECUK]

All went smoothly.
They give you a shout before the bump when they dock so your with your bike.
Bit of a shock to find how much of the south of the island slipped in the sea.
Best roads in the souther part :)