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15-08-11, 07:20 PM

Max - thanks for the above.

fizzwheel · 15-08-11, 07:32 PM

Tim - I don't know if it effects the Previa but the Jap import Emina Lucida's with the diesel engines in have a reputation of cracking cylinder heads that is well deserved. If the Diesel previa uses the same engine, might be wise to avoid diesels...

maviczap · 15-08-11, 08:34 PM

Think the Mazda Bongo/Ford Freda tin top is pretty tall, taller than most MPV's and with removable seats.

I've got a campervan version with the roof tent, go for a lot more than the tin tops.

Same problem with the Mazda cylinderhead, but most of this is down to blown head gaskets, and not stopping the engine in time. Its a combination of cast iron & aluminium which causes the head gaskets to go.

All sensible owners fit a coolant alarm to the header tank. But if looked after they can clock mega miles and cost a lot less than the VW t3 or t4

They're all imports from Japan, but parts are easy enough to find & the owners club is good

15-08-11, 09:26 PM

What speed will they cruise at on the motorway and what mpg do you get?

maviczap · 16-08-11, 07:57 AM

Happily cruise at 70 if its not too tired. I've been passed by one on the motorway and it was doing 80 no problem. But then they start drinking fuel.

MPG? About 32mpg at 60mph, but avg is about 25mpg

There's sevral versions, most are automatic 4 wheel drive, but I've got a rarer 4x4 manual transmission.

They can be converted to 2 wheel drive fairly easily, which makes they less thirsty and because its an older design engine then it can run on veg oil.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/faqs.htm

05-10-11, 09:42 PM

Anymore info on cheap MPVs that would squeeze in a bike would be appreciated

I've even heard of bikes fitting in Berlingos etc..!

06-10-11, 01:50 PM

i've recently heard of an r6 being transported to trackdays in a skoda roomster.

_Stretchie_ · 06-10-11, 02:55 PM

Vito definitley, Talan from the Bike Experience uses a Vito.

I'm pretty sure that the big fella over at JHS has a Vito, not sure if it's long wheelbase but his got my BlackBird in it comfortably

09-10-11, 02:18 PM

Any more info on bikes in Multiplas?

15-08-11, 07:20 PM	#31
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Max - thanks for the above.

15-08-11, 07:32 PM	#32
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Tim - I don't know if it effects the Previa but the Jap import Emina Lucida's with the diesel engines in have a reputation of cracking cylinder heads that is well deserved. If the Diesel previa uses the same engine, might be wise to avoid diesels... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

15-08-11, 08:34 PM	#33
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Think the Mazda Bongo/Ford Freda tin top is pretty tall, taller than most MPV's and with removable seats. I've got a campervan version with the roof tent, go for a lot more than the tin tops. Same problem with the Mazda cylinderhead, but most of this is down to blown head gaskets, and not stopping the engine in time. Its a combination of cast iron & aluminium which causes the head gaskets to go. All sensible owners fit a coolant alarm to the header tank. But if looked after they can clock mega miles and cost a lot less than the VW t3 or t4 They're all imports from Japan, but parts are easy enough to find & the owners club is good __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-08-11, 09:26 PM	#34
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? What speed will they cruise at on the motorway and what mpg do you get?

16-08-11, 07:57 AM	#35
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Happily cruise at 70 if its not too tired. I've been passed by one on the motorway and it was doing 80 no problem. But then they start drinking fuel. MPG? About 32mpg at 60mph, but avg is about 25mpg There's sevral versions, most are automatic 4 wheel drive, but I've got a rarer 4x4 manual transmission. They can be converted to 2 wheel drive fairly easily, which makes they less thirsty and because its an older design engine then it can run on veg oil. http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/faqs.htm __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

05-10-11, 09:42 PM	#36
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Anymore info on cheap MPVs that would squeeze in a bike would be appreciated I've even heard of bikes fitting in Berlingos etc..!

06-10-11, 01:50 PM	#37
m`baubz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? i've recently heard of an r6 being transported to trackdays in a skoda roomster.

06-10-11, 02:55 PM	#38
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Vito definitley, Talan from the Bike Experience uses a Vito. I'm pretty sure that the big fella over at JHS has a Vito, not sure if it's long wheelbase but his got my BlackBird in it comfortably __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

09-10-11, 02:18 PM	#39
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which MPVs/People carriers can fit in a bike? Any more info on bikes in Multiplas?

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