On the scrounge - SV650.org

03-07-11, 11:01 AM

I've ordered some ratchets straps to hold a bike onto a trailer.
It doesn't look like they'll arrive until next weekend and I'm hoping to pick up a bike this Wednesday. I've got to work like a dog over the next few days and I know I won't be able to get out and buy any alternatives.

Is there anyone with 15 miles or so from Haslemere that is willing to lend me some for a week? I'll leave a deposit with you etc and "buy you a beer".

Cheers all

dirtydog · 03-07-11, 01:13 PM

I'll have a look what I've got inthe van a bit later

03-07-11, 01:40 PM

Cheers, fingers crossed.

03-07-11, 02:36 PM

Where are you picking the bike up from?
Other orgers may be able to help too..

03-07-11, 04:22 PM

Good point, am picking the bike from Castle Coombe race track. I'll be going through Petersfield, Winchester and Newbury, along the M4 via Swindon to arrive at the track by about 8am.

03-07-11, 04:24 PM

I have some that you can have. I am near Heathrow. Let me know if you need them and we can arrange something.

dirtydog · 03-07-11, 06:09 PM

I've got 2 of these straps, I bought them specifically for moving bikes. Meant to be used on the handlebars. Have moved a few bikes with them in the van and also kitkats raptor all the way back from loch lomond on a trailer!

And have got 2 of these as well

Not sure on the break strength of these but they feel pretty sturdy, I used small ones for the raptor when I had that on a trailer.

Any use to you?

03-07-11, 06:38 PM

I have a bunch of ratchet straps in the garage, as well at a strap that goes over the handle bars. If you need anything just drop me a PM

03-07-11, 09:38 PM

Hi guys, really appreciate the offers. I work in London but have a car undergoing repairs at a mates Garage in Harrow. Depending on how I go, and where I am I'll pm you on Monday to see who's around when I'm in the area.

Looks like you've saved my bacon, thanks again.

squirrel_hunter · 04-07-11, 09:13 AM

I've got plenty of ratchet straps in the garage including handlebar straps. You're more then welcome to borrow them. I'm in Swindon or I can even meet you at the track to give you a hand loading it if you want providing its outside of office hours. PM me if required...

03-07-11, 11:01 AM	#1
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	On the scrounge I've ordered some ratchets straps to hold a bike onto a trailer. It doesn't look like they'll arrive until next weekend and I'm hoping to pick up a bike this Wednesday. I've got to work like a dog over the next few days and I know I won't be able to get out and buy any alternatives. Is there anyone with 15 miles or so from Haslemere that is willing to lend me some for a week? I'll leave a deposit with you etc and "buy you a beer". Cheers all

03-07-11, 01:13 PM	#2
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: On the scrounge I'll have a look what I've got inthe van a bit later __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

03-07-11, 01:40 PM	#3
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: On the scrounge Cheers, fingers crossed.

03-07-11, 02:36 PM	#4
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: On the scrounge Where are you picking the bike up from? Other orgers may be able to help too..

03-07-11, 04:22 PM	#5
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: On the scrounge Good point, am picking the bike from Castle Coombe race track. I'll be going through Petersfield, Winchester and Newbury, along the M4 via Swindon to arrive at the track by about 8am.

03-07-11, 04:24 PM	#6
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: On the scrounge I have some that you can have. I am near Heathrow. Let me know if you need them and we can arrange something.

03-07-11, 06:09 PM	#7
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: On the scrounge I've got 2 of these straps, I bought them specifically for moving bikes. Meant to be used on the handlebars. Have moved a few bikes with them in the van and also kitkats raptor all the way back from loch lomond on a trailer! And have got 2 of these as well Not sure on the break strength of these but they feel pretty sturdy, I used small ones for the raptor when I had that on a trailer. Any use to you? __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050 Last edited by dirtydog; 03-07-11 at 06:10 PM.

03-07-11, 06:38 PM	#8
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	I have a bunch of ratchet straps in the garage, as well at a strap that goes over the handle bars. If you need anything just drop me a PM

03-07-11, 09:38 PM	#9
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: On the scrounge Hi guys, really appreciate the offers. I work in London but have a car undergoing repairs at a mates Garage in Harrow. Depending on how I go, and where I am I'll pm you on Monday to see who's around when I'm in the area. Looks like you've saved my bacon, thanks again.

04-07-11, 09:13 AM	#10
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: On the scrounge I've got plenty of ratchet straps in the garage including handlebar straps. You're more then welcome to borrow them. I'm in Swindon or I can even meet you at the track to give you a hand loading it if you want providing its outside of office hours. PM me if required... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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