What did you do to your bike today?

ConTRo13R said:
Smart move in my eyes. The horror stories of people crashing on the way home when 'testing' the bike out arent pretty
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Yeah I've heard them too, I'd rather not become one of the statistics :p at least when it's in the van I can relax and enjoy the drive back. :)

What'd you guys think about putting the bike on a paddock stand in the back and tying it down? Rather than have it on the side stand?
 
How long will it be sitting clovis? Id keep the tyre pressures at 36-42 and leave it on the stand. Will be fine for a couple months. Just check the pressures. And put a cover on her. Any longer than a couple months and maybe some fuel stabilizer. Thing with a front paddock stand is if you have weak fork seals the pressure may force them to leak quicker.
 
Just thought I'd ask, anyone know where to rent a bike ramp from? I'm only a few minutes from Birmingham but from checking online they want £40 for a day :/
 
ConTRo13R said:
How long will it be sitting clovis? Id keep the tyre pressures at 36-42 and leave it on the stand. Will be fine for a couple months. Just check the pressures. And put a cover on her. Any longer than a couple months and maybe some fuel stabilizer. Thing with a front paddock stand is if you have weak fork seals the pressure may force them to leak quicker.
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Less than a week probably, surprised how quickly the weather has changed and it's been warm everyday this week, I'm just trying to work out the best way of transporting it, I'm going on my own too so I'm hoping the bloke I'm buying from is able to help.
 
Clov!s said:
Yeah I've heard them too, I'd rather not become one of the statistics :p at least when it's in the van I can relax and enjoy the drive back. :)

What'd you guys think about putting the bike on a paddock stand in the back and tying it down? Rather than have it on the side stand?
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I would not transport in a van on paddock stands. If you have the proper handle bar straps it'll stay upright while you tighten them down fine.


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@Clovis, post some pictures once you get the bike!

Edit Those will be fine, I had mine on side stand, 1 strap on my seat the other on the tank. Use something under the straps though, it'll scratch you paintwork if you don't.
 
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How far do you need to move it? Might be worth looking around for people that specialise in bike transport at least then you know it'll all be strapped down properly and insured if anything does happen.

If it's not a great distance then it'll probably work out about the same as getting a van,ramp,fuel, your time etc.
 
tom_e has a point, don't you know anyone who has insurance that allows him to ride any bike? Could work out cheaper even if you pay for the tax.
 
IC3 said:
@Clovis, post some pictures once you get the bike!

Edit Those will be fine, I had mine on side stand, 1 strap on my seat the other on the tank. Use something under the straps though, it'll scratch you paintwork if you don't.
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Will do. :) I've got everything I need, just need to sort out a ramp to get the bike into the van! :)


tom_e said:
How far do you need to move it? Might be worth looking around for people that specialise in bike transport at least then you know it'll all be strapped down properly and insured if anything does happen.

If it's not a great distance then it'll probably work out about the same as getting a van,ramp,fuel, your time etc.
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It's 100 mile there and 100miles back, the van is £30 for a day, plus fuel, I've checked bike couriers who want £140 for delivery within 2 working days.
 
I should probably extend my range to 100 miles as locally there's nothing interesting. But, the only concern I've is doing all the mileage only to find out that the bike is rubbish...

Edit: TPFT £570 for SV650S, not bad :)
 
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unKle said:
Don't be so sure, mate found his ZX9R laying on it's side in the back garden years ago after a night of gusting winds.
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its gonna take a very strong gust of wind to blow one over though,maybe if it was a hurricane force wind,could have been some louts pushed it over for some devilment? id also look to see if any reversing car has left any scuff marks on the bike if it has reversed into it
 
Your thinking too much into it for the bike transportation.

Put the bike in one of the corners of the van and just use normal rachet straps. Put it on its side stand. All you want is the front and rear suspension compressed, it won't go anywhere. Put one on each leg/handlebar and one over the passenger pegs so the back end is down.

Leave it in gear, thank me later :)
 
IC3 said:
+1,

I've asked that guy who walks with hand held terminal and gives tickets for bad parking. :p He said as long as its not in the way and is parked properly they don't care. ;)

Edit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kawasaki-zxr-400-/231821464536

Hmm... looks nice and not an example that was abused. How troublesome would a 24 year old bike be? I wouldn't do a euro trip on it though... :p
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Nice bike a mate of mine had one of them.

You are paying a premium now because of the licence structure though. My 20 yeaer old CBR cost me £1400 from a dealer and that was over the odds really
 
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