Anybody know if a 5x10 enclosed is too narrow for a couple of sport bikes?
The one I'm looking at is 4' 8" wide on the interior.
XSIVSPD and I once transported two sportbikes in an enclosed U-haul 5x8 (inside width 4' 10"). It was doable, though a challenge when loading, and strapping down (no side door).
The 6' width is much more user friendly.
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That's a 4' x 10' plywood piece into which I bolt the baxleys. I gain another 3 1/2' if I take the passenger seat out.
With the sport chocks, I can load two bikes and strap them in securely in less than 10 minutes, without compressing the suspension of the bikes. With bike covers and privacy glass, you can't tell if anything is in there.
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The more I see that set up the more I want a full size van.
Does the van get filled with a strong smell of gasoline? I love the smell of gas, but was quickly annoyed by it after having my little scooter inside the Odyssey for more than an hour.
Originally Posted by HondaGalToo
One thing I did that I haven't seen mentioned is to attach one of those diamond plate metal boxes to the tongue for gas cans.
Those are awesome. I've had the hard plastic, lockable, pick-up truck boxes bolted on to the tongue also.
The more I see that set up the more I want a full size van.
Fortunately I had a valid business reason for buying it and it's big enough to qualify for a full deduction in the first year! Certified used for less than half the price of a new one.
Does the van get filled with a strong smell of gasoline? I love the smell of gas, but was quickly annoyed by it after having my little scooter inside the Odyssey for more than an hour.
The TZ's leaded race gas/Motul mixture hangs around, but the other bikes don't really have that odor about them.
Fortunately I had a valid business reason for buying it and it's big enough to qualify for a full deduction in the first year! Certified used for less than half the price of a new one.
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what size motor/frame/cargo bay do you have? Whats the gas mileage on that bad boy (empty/fully loaded)?
The more I see that set up the more I want a full size van.
Does the van get filled with a strong smell of gasoline? I love the smell of gas, but was quickly annoyed by it after having my little scooter inside the Odyssey for more than an hour.
Those are awesome. I've had the hard plastic, lockable, pick-up truck boxes bolted on to the tongue also.
I like that set-up as well but it is a completely extra vehicle to insure and register which would influence my choice.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
If you purchase some strapless transport stands or Pitbull trailer restraints you're fine with a 4' interior width.
I was wondering about that...baxley or pitbull? I was thinking pitbull, but the baxley is dual purpose (could use em in garage, off trailer and I'd be more like seamus).
Looking for a used 6x10 trailer is like looking for people to sell my virginity to.
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The Seamii are awesome.
Vans are great, but I like the idea of having a big hunk of steel between me and 500# of potential projectile. Tied down or not, it's freaky to me...but it;s otherwise a very sano solution, very low profile bike transport too, it is it's own security system.
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The Seamii are awesome.
Vans are great, but I like the idea of having a big hunk of steel between me and 500# of potential projectile. Tied down or not, it's freaky to me...but it;s otherwise a very sano solution, very low profile bike transport too, it is it's own security system.
Big hunk of steel for protection? You do realize you ride a motorcycle on the street too right? I feel more comfortable with 2 secured bikes behind me then on my usual commute to work.
The cargo vans usually have that steel cage-like partition. Sucks for reclining the front seats though.
We have to register trailers here also. I like the idea of self-propelled storage too. I like to think of CBRs set up as an "enclosed pick-up truck"
We have to register the trailer but it's $20ish a year. The insurance is the bigger deal. An extra vehicles worth of maintenance also. Don't get me wrong I still really like it as a hauling option. I'd have a harder time justifying an entire extra vehicle sitting around.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Big hunk of steel for protection? You do realize you ride a motorcycle on the street too right? I feel more comfortable with 2 secured bikes behind me then on my usual commute to work.
The cargo vans usually have that steel cage-like partition. Sucks for reclining the front seats though.
I ride a bike on the street, it's a risk vs. reward scenario.
It's not a lot of fun driving a van dude.
Driving it the 99% of the time I wouldn't need that utility would downright piss me off. Of course, I used to drive vans, aerostars, astros, e-class, probably did 100k plus driving all over in the things, so I might be biased...but it SUCKS. Yes, pickups are different.
An AWD van would make an awesome second vehicle...
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The Seamii are awesome.
We have to register the trailer but it's $20ish a year. The insurance is the bigger deal. An extra vehicles worth of maintenance also. Don't get me wrong I still really like it as a hauling option. I'd have a harder time justifying an entire extra vehicle sitting around.
If I'm riding or driving... all the other vehicles just sit around. I'm done lying to myself. The KLR and my wife's car are the only "justified" vehicles.
what size motor/frame/cargo bay do you have? Whats the gas mileage on that bad boy (empty/fully loaded)?
It's an extended 110" wheelbase passenger model. Has a 300 HP 6.0 liter with a towing package, gets 13.5 to 15 mpg regardless if it's empty or filled with 3000 lbs of frozen bagel dough.
I've had cargo vans and passenger vans, and passenger vans make much better cargo vans than cargo vans do. Quieter, more versatile.
I leave that second seat in in front of the bikes, so that is a buffer to the 500 lb projectiles, not to mention the the 220 lb TZ. You could make that stronger if you cared to. As I said, the cargo area is 10' long with 5 passenger capacity or 13' long with only the 2 front seats.
The rear opening is 48" high and 53" wide. The van is 51" wide between the wheel wells, but opens up between the windows to a maximum of 70", though there are columns and other stuff to contend with.
It's an extended 110" wheelbase passenger model. Has a 300 HP 6.0 liter with a towing package, gets 13.5 to 15 mpg regardless if it's empty or filled with 3000 lbs of frozen bagel dough.
I've had cargo vans and passenger vans, and passenger vans make much better cargo vans than cargo vans do. Quieter, more versatile.
I leave that second seat in in front of the bikes, so that is a buffer to the 500 lb projectiles, not to mention the the 220 lb TZ. You could make that stronger if you cared to. As I said, the cargo area is 10' long with 5 passenger capacity or 13' long with only the 2 front seats.
The rear opening is 48" high and 53" wide. The van is 51" wide between the wheel wells, but opens up between the windows to a maximum of 70", though there are columns and other stuff to contend with.
ahh HA! I wasn't paying attention and didn't realize you had 2nd ROW seating...that's a pretty kickass setup you have
(I have seen this vehicle I just realized .)
You're totally right...my most enjoyable van was the astro AWD that was passenger converted to utility...much quieter and friendlier. I'm just debbie downer to vans in general
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The Seamii are awesome.
It's an extended 110" wheelbase passenger model. Has a 300 HP 6.0 liter with a towing package, gets 13.5 to 15 mpg regardless if it's empty or filled with 3000 lbs of frozen bagel dough.
I've had cargo vans and passenger vans, and passenger vans make much better cargo vans than cargo vans do. Quieter, more versatile.
The rear opening is 48" high and 53" wide. The van is 51" wide between the wheel wells, but opens up between the windows to a maximum of 70", though there are columns and other stuff to contend with.
Thanks for the info!
My search for a cargo van just ended (before it started.) Passenger van it is.
I've had cargo vans and passenger vans, and passenger vans make much better cargo vans than cargo vans do. Quieter, more versatile.
Dad's gone through lots of vans for his business.
He only bought one cargo van in that time.
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I was wondering about that...baxley or pitbull? I was thinking pitbull, but the baxley is dual purpose (could use em in garage, off trailer and I'd be more like seamus).
Looking for a used 6x10 trailer is like looking for people to sell my virginity to.
All I know is the Pitbull is tits.
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XSIVSPD and I once transported two sportbikes in an enclosed U-haul 5x8 (inside width 4' 10"). It was doable, though a challenge when loading, and strapping down (no side door).
The 6' width is much more user friendly.
this is the rig we made to do it... worked out really well actually...
we secured it to the floor with wooden blockes wedged under the tie down rail so we didnt have to put holes in the u-haul lol
I seriously want to get rid of my heavily modded RC-51 Track bike to get a nice 98-01 VFR... i hope this doesnt mean im growing up...
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not sure about the model number but it will be easily found on pitbull's site. AFAIK the stand is universal, you just have to buy the specific axle pins.
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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy
How much ya got? used is always cheaper than new and mine is only a mere 55k miles old
Certified used for less than half the price of a new one. 
I was thinking pitbull, but the baxley is dual purpose (could use em in garage, off trailer and I'd be more like seamus). 
You do realize you ride a motorcycle on the street too right? I feel more comfortable with 2 secured bikes behind me then on my usual commute to work.
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