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[feeutfo]

check van is high enough, mind your head.

[tunnie]

All is assuming i can get it in the van 

That said their delivery costs are much cheaper than i thought, just £17 for a car, so even if a bike is the same or more, its going to be cheaper, as day insurance for me on a Transit is £20

Is one not enought then?

going to an auction to see whats what, if i see a bargain   

[Lazydocker]

If it's road legal then ride it

If needs be I'll come down and ride it for you...

[BigAl]

drive it up the ramp on tickover. Park it against the bulk head let the clutch out and stall the bike against bulk head. Leavi gear. Leave bike on side stand.

Strap bike loosely ,on stand side first, from a frame rail or something solid, not foot peg or subframe idealy, handel bar if nothing else available, to tie down point on floor. Make sure tie down is pointing in the strap direction or it will bend and the bike will work loose.

Then do non stand side and use the strap to pull the bike upright, do not strap onto a stand or it may bend, you need to compress the suspension onto the tyres, stand may go through the floor.

Tighten down evenly side to side until solid. If sitting in the bike loosens the straps its not tight enough.

Tie the brake lever as said. Turn off ignition and petrol tap if it has one.

All this assumes you dont have a slow puncture.

But those straps aint man enough, you need ratchet straps. Halfords do them.

May need to wrap frame rail or bike tie down point with a rag incase the strap marks.

When loading make sure the drive at the rear wheel doesn't push the ramp out when the front wheel is on the van, and that the belly doesn't catch on the top of the ramp.

In addition. I'd be tempted to screw 2x2's to the floor either side of the wheels

[Turk]

This is one type we sell. You'll also find instructions on how to secure the bike. 
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/544974/Luggage/Tie-Downs-and-Straps/Motrax

We use ratchet tie-downs to secure the rear as well when we transport works and customers bikes.
Don't have bare straps against bodywork etc. Use a decent layer of foam or a folded over bath towel. 

[tunnie]

If it's road legal then ride it

If needs be I'll come down and ride it for you...

Considering that too, again looked at some day insure prices, and day insurance comes out more for a bike than a transit at £23! All depends if it has tax & MOT ...

[Andy H]

To repeat what has already been said above:

Protect the paint wherever you use a tie down
Use tie downs to pull the bike down & compress the suspension.
Don't use the centrestand, it will punch a hole in the floor
Don't use the side stand (other than to hold the bike upright until the tie downs are tight).
If there is a lashing point on the cab/bulkhead tie the front wheel securely to it to prevent the bike moving back & forth.
Don't rely on leaving engine in gear or tying up the brake lever because the floor of a van is always covered in dust & sand and has zero grip.

[Mr Skrunts]

I can see Tunnie buying a motorbike trailer before long.  and a sign over the garage door "Tunnie's used BMW's" 

[Lazydocker]

Whatever you do Tunnie, do NOT lie it down... You'll never have the strength to pick it up again

Not entirely sure the tie down points in that van are in suitable positions for the job TBH :-/ :-/

[tunnie]

I can see Tunnie buying a motorbike trailer before long.  and a sign over the garage door "Tunnie's used BMW's" 

 

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