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How do I secure my bike in the back of a van?
OK, with my first track day looming, I've decided to get a van and at least have somewhere to keep all my stuff safe while I'm out on track. Plus if the weather is rubbish I'll have somewhere to hide too :)
Anyway, just wanted to ask about securing the bike in the back of the van. At the moments my thoughts run along the lines of: Ratchet strap round the front somewhere (Over the headstock? Bars??) On side stand and in gear. Another ratchet strap over the seat. Am I missing something, or is there a better way of doing it? Ta |
Re: How do I secure my bike in the back of a van?
ask any rommanian in london, they're pretty quick at it ;)
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Re: How do I secure my bike in the back of a van?
If it is a hire van then you might be limited on tie-down points.
Do you have a ‘bobbin’ type paddock stand??? |
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a friend of mine just uses a paddock stand in the back. but there are bench seat either side and a table behind to stop it moving about. ratchet straps be the best option.
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Does anyone else bungee the front brake on or is that overkill?
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Basically run the bike right up to the front of the van so the front wheel is up against the cabin wall bit, put the bike on its paddock stand, strap it to the stand then a couple of sideways straps at the rear to stop it swaying about and a couple round each fork top/clipon to ensure the front can’t move about .. job done!!! … Admittedly with all the junk I have in my van there isn’t much room for much to move about anyway :oops: but that is the method I have used for years on my bikes :) |
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Cool, thanks for the advice. hopefully it will stop me putting a post up here on sunday night titled " Help, my bikes fallen over and wedged itself in the back of a van" :D
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How are you getting the bike in the van? good idea though means you can take tools and junk and stuff :)
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