Which ferry to the Isle of Wight? - SV650.org

NTECUK · 29-05-13, 08:11 AM

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

Popy Fresco · 29-05-13, 08:19 AM

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 · 29-05-13, 08:28 AM

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

Pete7 · 29-05-13, 08:42 AM

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 · 29-05-13, 08:47 AM

Like the brake idea.
Fingers crossed then.

Popy Fresco · 29-05-13, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

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 · 29-05-13, 09:08 AM

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

NTECUK · 29-05-13, 09:18 AM

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 · 29-05-13, 09:24 AM

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 · 29-05-13, 09:59 AM

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.

29-05-13, 08:11 AM	#1
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Which ferry to the Isle of Wight? Any preferances to wich one is less likely to trash my bike this weekend? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-05-13, 08:19 AM	#2
Popy Fresco Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 148	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight 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 __________________ http://millasycarretera.blogspot.co.uk/

29-05-13, 08:28 AM	#3
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight Whight link ? I can bring a rachet strap, Ape side stands are legendry rubbish... __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-05-13, 08:42 AM	#4
Pete7 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gosport Posts: 107	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight 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 __________________ It's official, the iconic naked curvy SV650 are now classics

29-05-13, 08:47 AM	#5
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight Like the brake idea. Fingers crossed then. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-05-13, 09:08 AM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight The most painful knock is to your wallet. Mile for mile it is more expensive than travelling first class to New Zealand! __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

29-05-13, 09:18 AM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight 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. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-05-13, 09:24 AM	#9
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight 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. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-05-13, 09:59 AM	#10
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Ferry to the Isle of Whight 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. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

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