I'll be heading to Silverstone on the 30th of April with a mate who is considering hiring a van to transport his track bike. If I were to stick my bike in the back of the van with it, what sort of things would I need/need to do to secure it? And would it be better on the side stand or on a paddock stand in the back (strapped down obviously). Any tips welcomed! Thanks.
You'll probably want the bike "upright" if there is two bikes......but just get decent straps and good support as bikes will soon move about if not fixed well...its all about spreading the load....... front wheel chocks work well and try not to compress the suspension too heavy........
Paddock stand if possible handle bar strap two small ratchet straps secured to rancher points in van one through the back wheel job done..
Do not do paddock stands imo!!!! the bike might be strapped down but paddock stands wobble and move, specially in a van, and the anchor points that a bobbin provides is minimal.... trust me, learnt the hard way!! mine bounced off and went over - but track fairings so not too bad.... wheel chock and strap the front of the bike down by top yoke and van fixing points, and over the rear seat the same for me.
Bought this a few years ago swear by it ,transported many bikes no probs but small strap on front brake:351298942347 this is on eBay
Quite like the look of two ratchet straps and a pillow! Also looks like you'll get two bikes in the van pretty easily that way too... (he says now) Thanks for all the tips so far!
2 ratchets straps and a pillow for me (mines a giant section Of a seatee tho ha) never list one yet or caused any damage. No stress I the suspension . 1 minute max to sort
We transport 2 bikes every race meet, front wheel chock and small tie loops round grips(old tie downs cut down) rachet strapped to tie down points job done. Bikes have never moved no rear tie down necessary. 2 tie downs and pillow also used when no wheel chocks.
You cable tie the ratchets?? You anal wart lol..... The chocks are ace though. Perfect and really handy keeping bike steady when loading / strapping on ya own
