Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter? - SV650.org

11-01-13, 08:37 PM

Hi Guys, I will be moving to Milton Keynes at the end of the month and i need to transport all my things and the motorbike there also. I have hired a sprinter which should hopefully get me there quickly :P

What will be the best way to secure the bike in there? I was thinking about wedging it in between a couple of double mattresses and some strapping?

Any Ideas?

Thanks

11-01-13, 08:55 PM

Ratchet straps, steering lock , tape on the brake lever and some foam if its lent near the wall, will support it easily.

andrewsmith · 11-01-13, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildkid

Ratchet straps, steering lock , tape on the brake lever and some foam if its lent near the wall, will support it easily.

This

11-01-13, 08:57 PM

Thanks! Best place to get Ratchet Straps from?

andrewsmith · 11-01-13, 08:58 PM

Machine Mart, Toolstation back of a waggon

Mr Speirs · 11-01-13, 08:59 PM

Butt the front wheel right up against corner of the bulk head and right hand side of the van. Leave the bike on the side stand. PVC tape the brake lever down so the front brakes are on. Strap the front round the bottom yoke onto the tie down point in the corner. Then strap across the bike over the riders seat from the tie down infront of the right hand wheel arch to the front left hand side tie down point. Use a towel on the seat to spread the load.

Done this before. Works fine and doesn't move.

11-01-13, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildkid

Ratchet straps, steering lock , tape on the brake lever and some foam if its lent near the wall, will support it easily.

+1. Always moved my moto-x bikes this way. Solid.

11-01-13, 09:11 PM

Just ordered 3x cargo lash's with ratchets for 11.26. 25mmx4.5m I hope to god they hold the bike!!

11-01-13, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Machine Mart, Toolstation back of a waggon

Ebay... get most things cheap on there!

andrewsmith · 11-01-13, 09:13 PM

Should do
I use a 60mm 5t as a wind lash on equipment that weighs a lot more

11-01-13, 08:37 PM	#1
DaveRushton Guest Posts: n/a	Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter? Hi Guys, I will be moving to Milton Keynes at the end of the month and i need to transport all my things and the motorbike there also. I have hired a sprinter which should hopefully get me there quickly :P What will be the best way to secure the bike in there? I was thinking about wedging it in between a couple of double mattresses and some strapping? Any Ideas? Thanks

11-01-13, 08:55 PM	#2
Wildkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Ratchet straps, steering lock , tape on the brake lever and some foam if its lent near the wall, will support it easily.

11-01-13, 08:57 PM	#4
DaveRushton Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Thanks! Best place to get Ratchet Straps from?

11-01-13, 08:58 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Machine Mart, Toolstation back of a waggon __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

11-01-13, 08:59 PM	#6
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Butt the front wheel right up against corner of the bulk head and right hand side of the van. Leave the bike on the side stand. PVC tape the brake lever down so the front brakes are on. Strap the front round the bottom yoke onto the tie down point in the corner. Then strap across the bike over the riders seat from the tie down infront of the right hand wheel arch to the front left hand side tie down point. Use a towel on the seat to spread the load. Done this before. Works fine and doesn't move. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

11-01-13, 09:11 PM	#8
DaveRushton Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Just ordered 3x cargo lash's with ratchets for 11.26. 25mmx4.5m I hope to god they hold the bike!!

11-01-13, 09:13 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Transporting a SV in a Merc Sprinter Should do I use a 60mm 5t as a wind lash on equipment that weighs a lot more __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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