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schizuki · 03-26-2007, 10:49 PM

Allow me to be the first not to answer your question...

How much does your bike weigh? If you can't find what you're looking for, have you considered one of those racks that mounts to the trailer hitch? They're rated for 500 pounds. You didn't seem to say it HAD to be enclosed, so this might be an option if that's not critical.

allbikesbiker · 03-26-2007, 11:08 PM

refurb a chevy astro.

small V6 engine.

it may be a small project but I honestly think it's one of the best

size/price ratio

consterned · 03-27-2007, 01:03 AM

I got a Honda Element, I tried to put my Scorpa trials bike in it once, but the handlebars wouldn't fit through the back door, although it would of fit if I loosened the handlebars. I don't know how they would fit a motocrosser in there though.

gjbedna · 03-27-2007, 04:57 AM

You know you really want an Elcamino or if you can't step up, a Ranchero.

pplassm · 03-27-2007, 05:24 AM

I have used an old Toyota van to transport my CR250. Use a tie down to compress the forks. That van had 2 bench seats in the back for carrying lots of people when bikes weren't in there.

Also have used a long Ford Aerostar to transport 2 dirt bikes. Compress forks and put second bike in backwards.

You can get bumper carriers that slide into the hitch receiver. Some are rated up to 800 lbs, so the Husky'll be no problem.

In the old days, I used to remove the front wheel of my TM400 and put the bike in the trunk! Then I got the old style bumper carrier (hoops!). Remember those?

Kenneth_Moore · 03-27-2007, 05:44 AM

I have an '06 Honda Element. My friend's CBRR 954 fit in it but I don't think my old HD would. I really don't think I'd choose it if hauling a bike were my main criteria. A lightweight trailer would be a lot better in the long run.

Rubble · 03-27-2007, 05:56 AM

Anything less than a van will be nothing more than a lesson in frustration. I've heard of a person putting Vespa scooter in a Honda Element but it was a very tight fit and required lots of finesse and two people to get it in and out.

Rub

pushrod · 03-27-2007, 07:16 AM

Get yourself one of those collapsible trailers. Fold it up and stand it in a corner.

And, it's always more fun with two bikes!

johnnyb · 03-27-2007, 09:39 AM

get an old Jaguar and SawzallÂ™ off thee top. Show a little style for gods sake...

mscuddy · 03-27-2007, 10:15 AM

Have you priced old Jag parts lately? Oh, I guess you have...

03-26-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. Allow me to be the first not to answer your question... How much does your bike weigh? If you can't find what you're looking for, have you considered one of those racks that mounts to the trailer hitch? They're rated for 500 pounds. You didn't seem to say it HAD to be enclosed, so this might be an option if that's not critical. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty.

03-26-2007, 11:08 PM	#2
allbikesbiker Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 179	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. refurb a chevy astro. small V6 engine. it may be a small project but I honestly think it's one of the best size/price ratio

03-27-2007, 01:03 AM	#3
consterned Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. I got a Honda Element, I tried to put my Scorpa trials bike in it once, but the handlebars wouldn't fit through the back door, although it would of fit if I loosened the handlebars. I don't know how they would fit a motocrosser in there though.

03-27-2007, 04:57 AM	#4
gjbedna Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 68	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. You know you really want an Elcamino or if you can't step up, a Ranchero.

03-27-2007, 05:24 AM	#5
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. I have used an old Toyota van to transport my CR250. Use a tie down to compress the forks. That van had 2 bench seats in the back for carrying lots of people when bikes weren't in there. Also have used a long Ford Aerostar to transport 2 dirt bikes. Compress forks and put second bike in backwards. You can get bumper carriers that slide into the hitch receiver. Some are rated up to 800 lbs, so the Husky'll be no problem. In the old days, I used to remove the front wheel of my TM400 and put the bike in the trunk! Then I got the old style bumper carrier (hoops!). Remember those? __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

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03-27-2007, 05:44 AM	#6
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. I have an '06 Honda Element. My friend's CBRR 954 fit in it but I don't think my old HD would. I really don't think I'd choose it if hauling a bike were my main criteria. A lightweight trailer would be a lot better in the long run. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

03-27-2007, 05:56 AM	#7
Rubble Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 37	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. Anything less than a van will be nothing more than a lesson in frustration. I've heard of a person putting Vespa scooter in a Honda Element but it was a very tight fit and required lots of finesse and two people to get it in and out. Rub

03-27-2007, 07:16 AM	#8
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. Get yourself one of those collapsible trailers. Fold it up and stand it in a corner. And, it's always more fun with two bikes! __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

03-27-2007, 09:39 AM	#9
johnnyb Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,597	Re: Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed. get an old Jaguar and SawzallÂ™ off thee top. Show a little style for gods sake...

03-27-2007, 10:15 AM	#10
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