MY NEW TOY!!!!!!!
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nice toy ace, my toy is here. wonder how many other riders we got on the board.
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Ace, is that a Yamaha star?
Classic - 1987 VT1100 Shadow w/Jardine exhaust (Ride it hard / put it away wet / works EVERY time)
unlike my
Bi-Centenial 1976 Harley IronHead (ride it 2 hours / fix it 1 hour) - Damn AMF @ssholes shouldn't have been allowed to build a motorcycle
Thank God that Willy's back
nice looking bikes, all I can say is that our part of the parking lot will be the nicest one at the nursing home lol.
Actually this bike is an 02 Honda with a 750, stock pipes, Gauranci seat, Kyrakin (sp) grips on broomstick bars! It is flake red paint. Also has a hyperharger and side mounted tail light/tag. As it is now, its a rigid frame but hoping to change that to have SOME dampening. I MIGHT have to change the seat so my girl can ride! Maybe not too!
Ace
This is my 1100 Shadow that I spent a lot of time altering. Seeger Cycle uses it in their ad. Check out the stainless exhaust. I have built 5 of them now, mostly for show bikes.
http://www.seegercycle.com/vt1100shadowchopperkit.aspx
And then the trike I built. This project took me a couple years!
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Honda ST1100. Great touring bike.
Harley Sportster 1200. Great for around town, and bar hopper. Towing with the bus.
I have a spare DD4-71. I fantasise about building a trike out of it one of these winters. Wouldn't that be awesome!
JC
;) Hmmmm,
All these bikes are great, but.....
They are all gasoline powered, which according to many amongst our membership is heresy!.
They only want to carry one type of fuel on board, no propane, no CNG, no firewood, no gasoline!
So in that spirit I give you:
http://www.autobloggreen.com/tag/diesel+harley/
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Or the Detroit Diesel Motorcycle by Ray Baumann
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2007 Harley Ultra Clasic with a Leman Trike kit on it. Also a 1995 Harley Ultra Clasic. Love those trikes.
Ed
MCI 7
I got a HD 2001 Classic and the wife has a HD 2001 FXDL. They are both setup for touring. In 2001 we rode from Vancouver, BC to Keywest and back.
My Shadow is a 94, RTS/Daytona. Basically the same bike as you have. It sure has been dependable and one of my all time favorite bikes. Plans are to bus and trailer the trike from here in Nebraska to Daytona for next years bike weeks. I still don't trust the trike like I do the Shadow. I've had an electric fuel pump and a MSD rotor leave me stranded so far with the trike. All new parts. I may do some checking with you about stuff there in Daytona as far as bus camping but initial plans are to stay closer to Orlando according to the women involved!! We'll see. ;) I'm about 450 miles from Sturgis and go there from time to time. If you ever get the urge......Later
Guess I have to show mine too. That is what all the kids do.
Nice bikes..We are looking into getting / building a trike once the conversion is done...well wait..When its done enough for us to spend a little time on something else !
The vote is in. It seems folks with MCI 7's, 8's, and 9's are into trikes. Some pretty sharp bikes indeed that fellow busnuts have. When I'm riding one up I still would rather ride the chopper but when the wife is along it's the trike. It's a more comfortable ride for her. I'm planning into the future with the trailer I'm redoing to pull behind the bus. I'll be able to haul 2 bikes and the trike plus sleep in it if need be. I just want to have all this done while I still can. Hopefully down the road I can load up and head for warmer winters with whatever I choose to ride in tow. ;D Two things that give me a sense of freedom. My bikes and the bus! But I sure have gotten old enough to not really care much for the tent strapped on the bike anymore. I've paid my dues. What better way to go than in luxury!!! ;)Later
I have the opportunity to trailer my bike behind the bus with either an open trailer or a closed trailer. Which would you prefer to do is you had a choice?
My open trailer is used to haul golf cart and what evers when ever and the enclosed trailer is for hauling bikes. It's a Haulmark low rider. It was designed to haul two bikes, even with windshields as it has a dove tail floor just inside the ramp. It is low enough to go IN a normal size garage to keep the deed restriction police at bay, not that we have those where I live!
Pros for open trailer is, it has a tilt bed, a wheel chock, single axle, light weight, very easy to move around, needs nothing!
Cons are, bike will be out in weather, bus debris while towed, Bike needs to be locked up.
Enclosed trailer pros are, bikes out of weather and no bus debris, no need to lock up bikes, can leave parked and trailer locked!
Cons are, trailer is heavier and very hard to move around, dual axle, needs new paint, needs new tires, possible new floor!
There is the possibility that if I use the enclosed trailer, I could sell the open trailer. I could use the enclosed trailer to haul the golf cart when needed and the bikes when needed but not at the same time! It's only 12 foot long.
Decisions, Decisions
Ace
Or...
You could go back to the place that built your concession trailer and have them build you a custom trailer to haul the cart and the bikes. Have them make two doors near the front to load and carry the bikes crosswise in the trailer and the regular door in the rear to load the cart.
Then sell both of the trailers you have now to recoup some of the cost.
Or not :)
Frank
Here's mine! I have an engine out of a stock 1992 Police bike to get me started, while I build up a 140hp drag race version.
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Jay
87 SaftLiner
Who boy, been really busy at work this week and it's a good thing since I have been a spendy little beaver with this new toy of mine. So far, I have purchased new tires front and rear, new tubes, new seat (so she can ride), new headlight (didn't care for the one on it), new rear turn signals, one that can be seen, new chain and sprockets, new plugs, new shocks (rigid wasn't for me, well her), new lowering kit!
Ah if I could only finish the bus this fast! Oh yea, I DID just have a lot of maintenance done on it so I deserve a break. Wait I AM in the process of installing 12v rope light and I DID just change my electrical so my fridge works off my inverter, and I DID just installed drawer latches in the kitchen, and I DID, wait, times up. Gotta get some sleep!
Later...
Ace
Bike week at Daytona...HAH!
you bring pictures and stories about BIKES????
sheesh, old and dead in the nether regions?
I was expecting so much MORE....
happy coaching!
buswarrior
This is our toy,hope it works.Big Hugs Peabody
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I don't know about MCI 7 guys having trikes, but I could add to us having interesting bikes...
1945 HD WLA 45 cu in.
Glenn, my first bike was a 1946 Indian scout lol.
Okay that was the wrong one let's try this.
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The Yamaha was our old bike,the Harley is our newest toy.Big Hugs Peabody
Here is my 2000 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. I Got it new in Feb 2001.
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I guess I qualify here. 1994 Honda GL1500 Goldwing Aspencade, 1982 Honda Shadow 500, 1986 Honda XR 200, and 1999 KTM 300 EXC (couldn't have all Hondas in the garage). Now if I could just find a bus that I really like... ;D
Wow! Not only quite a few bikes in the bunch but some pretty sharp ones also. Later
I'll put a few in.Built this one in 00,
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And let's not forget the bar hopper ;D
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Wow Van! Nice work. I always liked the long look.
Glenn
Thanks there's many more ,but I don't want to bore every one with details.Cody that's COOL 8),I bought my first bike back in 72",it was an original 1946 F knuckle that (at the time LOL) I got from and old geezer that bought it new in 46.I remember him explaing how to work the clutch (foot) and shifter(tank) and how to stop with out killing myself,yeh,yeh,yeh I says to him and took off down the street to the stop sign and cus I was to punchy to listen ended up dumping it in the inter section cause I could'nt find neuteral LMAO and the old guy was mad as hellbut then started to see the humor in it all ,and simply said to me "bet you won't do that again"LHAO MY reply? No Sir! I won't!Long history with that bike ,rebuilt that one 5 times it just got better each time around.And now I'm the old geezer LOL,how about that,chow!
our trip to iowa last june
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Here's the rest of the hurd.
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My ol 91 low rider convertable ,gettin ready for a new stator.
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our 02 low Street Bob twin cam hot rod,103 in.screaming Eagle
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Picked this 03 Yamakazi up for the son inlaw to ride when the kids are in town
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And last but not least ,GRAN PA"S REVENGE" ,an 04 FLTRI Road glide ,I rebuilt this engine to go fast(very fast)2nd month after we purchased it using a baker 6 speed ,big bump andrews cams,and 4 1/4 " Keith Black racing pistons for an astounding 11/1 comp ratio.haven't dyno'd it yet but suspect it to be some where in the area of 136 HP scary fast for a bagger LOL
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Oh man I almost forgot,THE PIT BIKE,a 3 1/2 hp pull start with integrated rear disc brake/sprocket rear wheel
Too much time on my hands,LOL
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I got some models too,wanna see them,LOL.Have a great Bus/bike day.
P.S who's comming for Laughlin?
A Little 10-year-old girl was walking home, alone,
from school one day, when a big man on a black motorcycle pulls up
beside her. After following along for a while, turns to her and asks,
"Hey there little girl, do you want to go for a ride?"
"NO!" says the little girl as she keeps on walking.
The motorcyclist again pulls up beside her and asks,
"Hey little girl, I will give you $10 if you hop on the back."
"NO!" says the little girl as she hurries down the street.
The motorcyclist pulls up beside the little girl again and says,
"Okay kid, my last offer! I'll give you 20 Bucks" and "
a Big Bag of Candy if you will just hop on the back of my bike and we
will go for a ride."
Finally, the little girl stops and turns towards him and Screams Out...
"Look Dad" "You're the one who bought the Honda instead of the Harley
"YOU RIDE IT!"
Some pretty awesome bikes Van!!! Whether working on busses or bikes. You just don't know how much blood is shed to do them until you've done it. Very impressive indeed. Later
This is my toy. 08 Road Glide
Forgot to add. This is the bosses Deluxe. Really confuses the high school kids when the teacher rides her bike to school!!
very cool stuff we're doin here,Ed that cracked me and Cheryl up,thats what my younger daughter said when we bought the Yami,Only one who rides it is my son in law ,my daughters won't ride any thing but american iron,It's all about being in the wind,to each his(her) own 8)
I guess I need to change my signature from Buses, Bluegrass and Babes to include Bikes and not necessarily in that order either! :D
Ace
Ednj, You have said it as well as can be. American iron , be it a John Deere johnny popper or a DD two stroker or a oily Harley or and Indian or whatever works for Me. I am ashamed to admit while stationed in Okinawa in the early 60's, read 1961 I got used to a pushbutton starter. At a max speed of 25K a wheezing 125cc was okay! I found a Jap copy of a WLA and rode it for a very long time. Enough of the old man stuff. John
It always amazes me that bikers feel the need to defend their choice by putting down other bikes. Or claiming that their choice is the best/only choice for a "Real Biker"
HO HUM... I've heard it all before.... ::)
My choice (triumph) was made on the fact that the bike fit my needs and riding style. And it was pleasing to my eyes. I like my choice otherwise I would not have bought it. Just like the bus, car, truck, etc that I chose to buy. I appreciate ALL kinds of vehicles for their design, usefulness, etc even if it is not the one I would choose for myself. I don't need to know why you chose the bike you did, but do YOU know the reasons, or did your choice come from trying to please someone else?
Moderator: delete this post if I have overstepped my bounds....
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I don't think anyone is knocking a bike choice here. It's just been a long standing joke for eons back and forth between HD and everyone else. I've ridden beside many makes and from time to time they all need fixed or in a Harley's case, another quart ;) ;). What I don't care for is the RUBS that just write a check and think they are bikers. I don't care what you ride as long as I am not having to work on it so we can continue on down the road. That sucks. Later
I've had and enjoyed them all over the years, from a 1946 indian scout, 1949 villiers/james, 1956 arial square 4, I think that was the year, don't remember lol, 1964 triumph, 1965 honda dream, 1968 sporty, 1973 bsa, 1975 norton, 1987 goldwing and now a 1997 1200 superglide, doesn't matter, they all got good points and they all got bad points, what does matter is that you enjoy them.
My fave was a '58 BSA Road Rocket. Sure do miss that old hunk of iron, but I married the only woman that would ride shotgun on it LOL (Is it coincidence that she's English too?) ;D ;D
Nice bikes guys. Really liked that pitbike Van
Great pictures from all, Will
Hey cody, my 2nd bike was a Honda Dream. Black with chrome fenders! That was a sweet bike back in the day.
As for my new toy? Although its just a 750, I have already been offer 4500 for it. Heck I've only ridden it twice to a neighbors house and his neighbor which is a cop wants it bad!
Took the struts off and put shocks on it did nothing for it or me. Need to figure out how to keep it as low as it was but with cushion! Trying to stay away from a lowering kit if possible!
Ya'll have some nice bussin bikes! Glad to see them coming out of the bays! LOL
Ace
Hi All
Many years ago I had a Honda Dream also. It was the stamped frame type Blue & White, nice little bike 305cc if I remember. Frustrating bike to use though, waiting
for the assurance of dry weather. Never could figure out how to ride a Wet Dream. 06 Bill
My last bike was a 1960 BSA 650, loved it! That was many moons ago and just gave it up after I witnessed my brother crash his after an idiot turned into him while he was passing. Not a pretty picture. It was a great bike, have always had an affection for the English two wheelers.
~Paul~
My honda dream was the 150, it was only made for about 6 months before they turned it into the 160, no idea why the change but was a great bike and a lotta fun, the knee action shocks in the front were different and the pressed sheet metal frame and fenders were cool, I still have the bike but it hasn't run in years and probably never will again but I hang onto it for no apparent reason, I paid 560 bucks for it new in 1965, was a major investment for a kid lol. The only other model dream that I know of was the 305.
best bike around today ;-) 2007 gsxr 1000 189 mph out of the box and stable at speed best bike I've ever had the pleasure to ride at speed. cruising yamaha 650 special , the vw bug of the motorcycle world. If we Americans could make a motorbike that could compete I would rather spend my money on shore , especially if it were a speciality maker, like the hesketh, or the one made by a chap in austrailia (200 of them) all hand made work of art and science. but we have people being penalized for advancement and risk taking more and more every day.
Quote from: cody on March 20, 2009, 05:43:08 AM
My honda dream was the 150, it was only made for about 6 months before they turned it into the 160, no idea why the change but was a great bike and a lotta fun, the knee action shocks in the front were different and the pressed sheet metal frame and fenders were cool, I still have the bike but it hasn't run in years and probably never will again but I hang onto it for no apparent reason, I paid 560 bucks for it new in 1965, was a major investment for a kid lol. The only other model dream that I know of was the 305.
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Cody,
You should display it at the AMA museum in Ohio.
www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com
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Paul, owning the English bikes of years a ago was just getting us a jump on the future so we would be prepared for the DD 2 strokes in our lives leaking oil lol. My 1st bike was a Indian Warrior 2nd was BSA Golden Flash 3rd was a Triumph Bonneville, took a break for a few years and then bought a KZ 900 that bike was a rocket.I bought a new Harley Tour Master in 1983 and sold it for double the money in 2000 with 8700 total miles on it.When Van comes to visit on his Harley and I hear the sound of his bike man do I want to head to El Pa so and buy me another one.He always offers his bike to me for a ride and I decline if I ever take him up on his offer I know there will be a new Harley in my shop in a few days good luck
Clifford, When I checked the oil on my BSA I just looked on the ground, if it was dry, time to add! Same thing with our DD, so I guess I got a good learning experience owning the BSA. Everytime I hear a HD, Triumph, Norton or other butt vibrating, crotch tingling two wheeler I want to buy one too! I think my wife would think I've lost my marbles though. ;D It sure was fun!
~Paul~
Years ago I had a rigid framed Trumpy with a girder front end. Man did that bike beat the sh@t out of me. It sure was fun though. I was younger and my back could take the pounding from the roads in Michigan alot better than today. I do have to admit though that it is nice to have the Goldwing with all of the bells and whistles like cruise control, heat, and air ride suspension. If they would just figure a way to put a/c on it then it would be perfect :D. And just to let you know, that bike was made in Marysville Ohio so I guess it qualifies as American Made.
Good morning fellow bus/bike nuts,I was hoping not to jump back in on this post except with some more pictures to keep this thread stimulated,and to get others (maybe ) to dust off the old pictures or revitalize the urge to ride once more and possibly pull the covers off the old flame buried in the back of the barn.Zimtok ,please don't take offense to what might feel like some folk ragging on a particular brand of M/C.I don't see it that way(yet) ,and although I have only owned and ridden one brand all these years ,I have restored,built and customized just about every thing I could get my hands on.
This thing about American vs any other is as old as ford vs chevy on the drag strip or DD vs what ever else there is (if there is any thing else LOL).Main thing is if you love your bike and it trips your trigger and you ride it every chance you have this makes you a biker! period.
Cody take that Honda dream off the wall and send it to me ,this too can be restored,I never say never when it comes to a scoot ,any scoot,when it's not running.Any one else got a bike that they forgot they had buried out back,lets see um'.
Just thought I would mention this out of respect.A dear close friend ,while riding with his wife Deb on their harleys Saturday night lost his life to a hit and run drunk driver with 2 prior DUI's and also an illegal alien that made a left turn into the pair hitting my best friend broad side and crushing him and amputating his left foot,he bled out and died at the scene,6:47pm Sat ,Tropicana& mt vista,Las Vegas.the driver fled the scene only to be apprehended buy a resident and a couple of Vago's MC members after crashing into a ditch at the residents home .Debby went down also as a result of the incident and fortunately only suffered a case of road rash .Wolfe is survived by his wife Deb,and his sons Jesse and clay.R.I.P my friend.Van
Ace ,How does the front ride?as for the back, adjust the tire psi down,what does the bike weigh?For instance My long bike runs 8 lbs on the rear ,along with the front end makes it ride like a 78 coupe de ville.The problem with lighter bikes riding smooth is weight distribution,not enough weight distributed over not enough bike,I would have suggested a heavier cruzer in the 1000 cc category or better for you,but with out knowing your skills as a rider or your riding style for that matter I could be amiss here.good luck.Van
P.S Clifford the offer still stands buddy!
Van, can't tell you too much. I just picked the bike up a couple weeks ago. Paid 2200.00 for it and after new items I will be about 2700.00. I have ridden bikes since I was a kid but mostly dirt racing with a modified YZ-250 that would carry the front tire in every gear. Then I had the Honda Dream on the street which was a 305 and fun. Then came street cars, racing karts, drag cars, buses and now another bike!
Not planning on doing a lot of long hauls with it but mostly around town and neighboring towns to bike meets etc. Should be a lot of fun when I get it road ready! :)
Ace
2000 Harley, Dyna Wide glide with 3.5" wide tire on the front instead of the stock 2.25.
Edelbrock heads, cams etc 100 hp, 100 ft lbs of torque, can hardly even tell when a passenger is on the bike (if they lean with you)
Way to go Jim,great lookin scoot.
Hello to all bus and bike folks. New here, but my question to you all is do any of you haul your motorcycles in/on/under your bus? I would like to haul a couple motorcycles and avoid a trailer out back.
I have two open bays and each one is 44" tall by 44" wide. Have to turn the bars down, but it fits.
Quote from: H3Jim on April 06, 2009, 08:54:57 PM
I have two open bays and each one is 44" tall by 44" wide. Have to turn the bars down, but it fits.
Any chance you'd post a picture of this?
Anyone else with suggestions on loading motorcycles?
I built a simple channel that was attached to a sqaure tube. That tube was inserted into the trailer hitch. To get bike on and off, I left the ends of the channel open. Built a ramp out of thinner steel that would work on either end. Roll the bike on one end and off the other. The ramp worked on both sides. Built it in a day. Used it twice and traded it to a friend when I got rid of the bike. Now I have another bike but opt to use enclosed trailer.
Ace
Quote from: Blacksheep on April 07, 2009, 04:05:08 PM
I built a simple channel that was attached to a sqaure tube. That tube was inserted into the trailer hitch. To get bike on and off, I left the ends of the channel open. Built a ramp out of thinner steel that would work on either end. Roll the bike on one end and off the other. The ramp worked on both sides. Built it in a day. Used it twice and traded it to a friend when I got rid of the bike. Now I have another bike but opt to use enclosed trailer.
Ace
One concern here is hanging two 400# motorcycles out the back end of the bus...my understanding is that most coaches aren't set up to handle loads like that; not sure if you would make your trailer hitch hang off/tie into the engine cradle or not. In addition, there is the theft and exposure to the elements concern.
The ideal situation for us would be to have some kind of a rack on the bus hitch that I could run the bike onto and then be able to also hook the truck towbar too. Libby wants to start towing the truck so she can have her golf cart in the back. She keeps reminding me tho that I'm not supposed to be riding the bike anymore.
Cody:
A thought from someone who is only dreaming of owning a bus currently but . . .
Why not tow the truck and hang the motorcycle off the back of the truck . . . if you set it up like Ace did way back when, you should be able to use the "motorcycle carrier" on the bus when not towing the truck.
Just my 2 cents worth.
I now return you to the people who know . . .
Rick
Rick, the problem is the golf cart, if we leave the golf cart at the house, then the bike fits nicely in the pickup box, but if we take the golf cart with us we have to leave the tailgate down on the truck cause the golf cart is too long, the wheels all fit inside the short box but the body length prevents me from raising the tailgate. With the tailgate down, the bike won't fit on the back without a long extention on the reciever and it's a harley, not as light as it could be. I just found this carrier, looks interesting but not sure if my iggle has the kind of frame to hold it. http://www.motorcyclecarrier.net/rv_motorcycle_carrier.html
Cody,
That is one great looking bike!!! ;D
God bless,
John
Quote from: DaveG on April 07, 2009, 09:48:39 PM
Quote from: Blacksheep on April 07, 2009, 04:05:08 PM
I built a simple channel that was attached to a sqaure tube. That tube was inserted into the trailer hitch. To get bike on and off, I left the ends of the channel open. Built a ramp out of thinner steel that would work on either end. Roll the bike on one end and off the other. The ramp worked on both sides. Built it in a day. Used it twice and traded it to a friend when I got rid of the bike. Now I have another bike but opt to use enclosed trailer.
Ace
One concern here is hanging two 400# motorcycles out the back end of the bus...my understanding is that most coaches aren't set up to handle loads like that; not sure if you would make your trailer hitch hang off/tie into the engine cradle or not. In addition, there is the theft and exposure to the elements concern.
Iknew a truck driver who built a box out of steel to put his motorcycles into, however I don't think 2k is much compared to your bus, could be wrong think I've seen this done on a bus too.
Uh.. Why not make an aluminum channel & rack that will fit the golf cart.
Rig the top of the cart to fold down or be removable. Attach the bike rack so it will hinge
back or retract when the bike is not being carried. That way the golf cart rides in the truck and the bike rides on the golf cart.
Sure it's wierd but there's enough engineer types and metal guys that could probably design and build it and look good.
I need a new brain.. I think I broke this one trying to get the plastic wrapper off...
Dave I don't think a golf cart will carry a 1000 lb bike but if it will, it sure won't be mine hanging off the back of it which is off the back of an open pick up! Uhh... nope!
Ace
Cut it out ,you guys got me lookin at stacker trailers now,I want to take it all with me! lol. Hey prices are getting better 32,000 for a new stacker ;D
Quote from: Blacksheep on April 08, 2009, 07:50:16 PM
Dave I don't think a golf cart will carry a 1000 lb bike but if it will, it sure won't be mine hanging off the back of it which is off the back of an open pick up! Uhh... nope!
Ace
I have carried loads of over 900 lbs on the back of my Yamaha electric golf cart. My old EZGO stretch limo cart currently has a 450 lb diesel generator on it and you don't even know its there.
The only time I maxxed out the ezgo was when I had a 300 gallon tank full of veggie oil and the batteries were weak. It is rated at 2,500 lbs and uses the same running gear as most regular carts.
Most golf carts are actually made with industrial parts and would surprise you at their load handling capacity (weight). I have pulled my 20 foot car trailer with the yamaha in the past.
Now, My thought was that if you modified the cart a little, Like maybe if the cart has a roof and separate seat backs. The passenger seat back could me made removable. The top could be removed or setup to fold out of the way. The bike rack (track) could run from the back of the cart to over the passenger side and have tie down posts & eye on each side. All could be made removable when not needed. Then have tie downs on the back of the truck bed to stabilize the bike and cart.
Load the bike on the cart and drive the cart onto the truck. lock the brakes and attach tie downs and straps from there. Then you only need the one set of ramps to get the cart into the truck.
HF sells a nice little 2,000 lb radio remote control 12 volt winch system that could be adapted to operate the loading and unloading part. I have one in the back of my box truck mounted on one of the 1/2 ton truck booms (also from HF) and it easily lifts stuff like my riding mower and golf cart all with the press of a button. It swivels in and outside of the back of the truck.
(Yup) Thinking out of the box again.(literally)..
I got a couple of nice emails cause of this thread, thanks guys for the compliments, it is a nice bike. The main reason I'm not riding yet is that we are still in the death throes of winter, spring is coming but it's still a while off up here, I explained that often we have snow well into june in places so I thought I'd take a pic and show you what I mean, 12 to 25 foot tall snow banks are not unusual here in april and may, this pic was taken yesterday april 8th, behind the snow bank is snow that is still 5ft deep on the level but you can see some water running, it is melting lol. Incidentally, my pickup is a full sized dodge 4x4, you can see we still have a little snow lol.
Cody,LOL I can just picture your Harley doing the "Flying Santucci"act atop the golf cart in the back of that 4x4 dodge,OH BOY.I will be wanting to take our pick up,as well as the Roadglide,and an enclosed trailer is the perfect solution those of you(like us LOL)that have started(again)to accumulate more stuff(toys)than we can carry on the bus safely ,besides I like my mc close to the ground,if you know what I mean, ;)
Here's a picture of Codys house last month, LOL
Dallas, your pretty close lol, I've seen snow up to the eaves a lot of winters, my job growing up was to work my way to a window and shovel down to it so we could get light into the house, we do get some snow in the winter lol, thats why I was so much like a little kid in a candy store at jacks, no snow lol.
Cody, Thanks for the pic, that sure is a lot of snow. We get all excited (not really) about six inches down here!!!
Now I just don't understand why you aren't out riding your bike. Seems to me that you could make something out of wood, for the front to sled on, and then make a traction device for the rear tire so it would end up being something like a ski-do ;D :D :D ;D. Yup, if I was you, I would take the bike down where it was a little warmer to ride it...
God bless,
John
Glad someone else akeid how I get my bike on the bus!
Ok, I dont' have a bus yet.... >:( but I do have a bike! ;D
I think a bus towing a bike trailer is a bit more than I want to drive.
Oh yeah... the bike...
mary
Laughlin river run started today,any one here or on their way?
I'm still looking for folks who know how to stuff a bike in the baggage bay! Anyone?
I haven't tried mine yet and although its been lowered and my bays are rather large, I sort of think it would fit just fine! My golf cart without the roof just missed fitting by 2 inches and that was the steering wheel!
Ace
Quote from: Blacksheep on April 22, 2009, 09:18:54 PM
I haven't tried mine yet and although its been lowered and my bays are rather large, I sort of think it would fit just fine! My golf cart without the roof just missed fitting by 2 inches and that was the steering wheel!
Ace
Ace,
I have seen a golf cart that had a disconnect put in the steering column for easy removal and another that had a U joint installed that allowed the column to be "laid down" Just somthing to think about, if yyou want to stuff the cart in a bay. Jack
Ace,have you tryed loosening the handle bar riser clamps to lower the bars ?I know of a couple of bros (FRYED BROTHERS BAND)that travel in their Prevo that do just that ,and take their harleys with them on tour.good luck.
Yea Jack, have seen that done and have considered it until we got the trailer for the golf cart. It's pretty lightweight and easy to pull not to mention load and unload. Just haven't considered giving up the bay space. Right now my spare tire is in there along with grilling stuff, extra starter, extra water pump, extra extras!
Van, not sure if that would help on my bike since I have a broomstick bar on it now and it is straight across as it is! Again, not sure I want to give up the lockable storage space where I have a lot of "JUNK" stored in case I need it! :)
Ace
Well ,outside of utilizing an enclosed trailer for the toys,there is a cradle available that attaches to your receiver that allows you to put the front wheel in it and tie down the handle bars and allows the rear of the bike to pivot thru the turns,a very inexpensive alternative for short trips,only set back is the bike is exposed to the diesel soot and debris off the drives.
Van
All these posts related to Bike Week and Bikes....
And I'm still waiting, since the first post, for the proper pics from this event.
Bike pics? you guys all gone dead down below?
oh dear....
happy coaching!
buswarrior
I saw a S&S with one of those and the motorcycle was leaning to the left. I imagine by the time he got where he was going the rear tire was ruined. Obvious to me that he was not making regular checks on his toad.
I wouldn't trust my bikes being towed behind the bus in anything but an enclosed trailer. They sell pretty cheap ones at places like Home Depot and such. Granted you get what you pay for however. The only bad part of trailering your bike behind the bus is watching all the bikes passing you and knowing they are having a lot more fun than you are. In most instances the ride is the best part. Later
Yea don't you know it! I'm still trying to figure a way to trailer both my golf cart and bike in my enclosed trailer for when we go to Myrtle Bch.. The problem is once we get there at the campground, no motorcycles allowed in the park! They must be kept outside in a fenced in area! Not sure I want to leave my bike unattended!
Ace
ACE, sounds like your campground is not very 'welcoming'!
It is pretty clear Myrtle Beach is saying they don't want the rally's.
I personally wouldn't want to afford them any money under those circumstances...or you could be like a lot of the folks going...and say...screw 'em...we'll show them.
I have been on the wrong side of Horry County...they generally make their point. (I got luckey and knew a guy that lives there and came out quite good...99% don't!)
Now Ace...I am not trying to make this political...I am not trying to tick you off. I am close to Myrtle Beach and have followed this from the inception!
JAck
Jack,
Bike Week isn't staged at all in Myrtle Beach.. It's located at North Myrtle.
Myrtle Beach has proven for years that they don't want anyone there that is going to differ from their idea of the young, upwardly mobile tourist that is willing to spend a couple of days in town and spend at least a grand a day.
I understand where the campgrounds are coming from requiring that bikes be left in the overflow area... nothing like being awakened at 03:00 by some drunk guy with loud pipes winding up the ol' Hog to go search for another party or more beer.
I understand it, I may not like it, but I understand it.
There is more than just Myrtle Beach to stay at, and places to go really abound. North Myrtle, Merle's Inlet, Little River, Holden beach, NC. etc.... all the way up to Wilmington where the USS North Carolina is stationed as a floating museum.
The week after Bike week is the official start of "Black" Bike week (I think) and if you don't like the rules they have for the regular Rally, you'll really hate the Rules for the next one.
Dallas, aren't the rules the same for both?
Jack
Definitely NOT.
The City of MB in all it's wisdom has a completely different set of rules for BBW. For instance, many of the roads have barricades set up so that traffic is reduced to one direction only.
http://bikeweek.mgnetwork.com/index.cfm?SiteID=myr&PackageID=73&fuseaction=article.main&ArticleID=6981&GroupID=323
http://bikeweek.mgnetwork.com/index.cfm?SiteID=myr&PackageID=73&fuseaction=article.main&ArticleID=6982&GroupID=323
There have been a whole bunch of lawsuits initiated against Myrtle Beach for their attitudes and regulations. Some won, some lost, but anything that hastens equal treatment is a good thing in my book.
Myrtle Beach back in February released a press statement that 2009 Bike Weeks were canceled. Except.... The Bike week activities aren't sponsored or promoted by Myrtle Beach, Black Bike Week is sponsored by Atlantic Beach which gains a lot of it's income from those 2 rallies.
Quote from: jackhartjr on April 26, 2009, 05:01:30 PM
Dallas, aren't the rules the same for both?
Jack
You can tow your bike with a golf cart at Ocean Lakes. I do it all the time. I have a dolly to put the front wheels in if I don't have anyone there to tow me. They just won't allow you to ride it around the campground. Keeps down on the noise considering there are probable in excesss of 500 bikes parked up front during the rally. I leave mine up front during the day, but take it to my site at night.
Having been there many times it sounds like Sturgis is a lot more accomadating towards the biker crowd. I do have to agree that listening to bikes roll in and out all night takes getting used to and for some reason I always end up camped beside some all nighters ::). We started staying at a quieter campsite the last few times plus this campsite has a schoolie that runs back and forth most of the night into town and back. Last pickup is at 2 am. Generally that last ride is interesting to say the least!!! But regardless, all us old bikers just aren't what we used to be and neither is Sturgis. Later
Well I may be taking the bike after all and the golf cart. I can use the cart to pull the bike in and out. Besides, I found out that Bike week in MB is definitely ON and not called off even though I will be there after it's gone!
Another thing that just came up is, I may have two tickets to the Coca-Cola 600 which is the weekend before our trip to MB. Now Charlotte Motor Speedway is only about 190 miles from MB. I have nothing to do from Thursday the 21st until we leave for MB on the 25th so I may be going to MB via Charlotte Motor Speedway! Now to find a place to stay near the track! :(
Ace
Someday I'm gonna get the bus in the infield for a race weekend Ace. The closest track we have here is Kansas City and I checked into it last summer. Full up with a waiting list and something like $980 for the weekend. That and you have to be self contained and such which isn't a problem. Outside the track was "check with us" so I don't know what that was. We need a sticky on this forum for Nascar race camping sites and tips. Don't forget that Charlotte is 2 weekends counting the Allstar race and the 600. Have a blast! Later
Former Harley Rider. 1974 Superglide. Rode it on and off for 24 years. Only mechanical transportation vehicle that actually appreciated. Bought it new for around $3,000 in Spring 1974. Sold it in 1998 for almost $9,000. And that was with 48,000 miles on the clock.
Wish I still had it!
Sooo, still looking for ideas on transporting motorcycles under or in a bus. Saw a Sentra the other day that had a baggage bay upper hinge at about the level of my nose standing next to it...are they that big?
I have a K-1100 BMW to go with my Neoplan. I've started on a large Suzuki then moved to Norton, Harley and finally BMW. I like BMW the amount of ride to work on the BMW the best. Until this last bike I've only owned R model BMWs, opposed cylinders. I might have stayed with Harley but it came right after Norton and together they wore me down.
I'm working with a local company to see if I can hang the BMW off a bumper. The Neoplan has a small wheelbase so it is not likely to become a reality.
Mike
Loosnut, I had an R100RT and a K100RS. Great bikes. I traded the RT in on the RS, the stop and go traffic around DC in the summer was murder on the air cooled model. I finally had to get rid of the RS when my knee went wonky. After about an hour of riding the pain got unbearable.
I figured out I would need a cruiser to accommodate my riding style. And even though I liked the BMW cruisers the riding/foot position just didn't get it. Fortunately for me about that time they came out with the Honda VTX.
I love the Beast :)
I will say I put many many more miles on the BMW's than I do the Honda, but that could be I am just getting old. LOL
Frank
7 pages of posts about bike week and still no pictures of the scenery?
sheesh.
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Hey,I'm with ya BW,LOL guess we shall have to wait till next march,bird willing ,Hee Hee!
Quote from: Slow Rider on May 07, 2009, 03:51:20 PM
Loosnut, ...I finally had to get rid of the RS when my knee went wonky. After about an hour of riding the pain got unbearable.
I figured out I would need a cruiser to accommodate my riding style. And even though I liked the BMW cruisers the riding/foot position just didn't get it. Fortunately for me about that time they came out with the Honda VTX.
I love the Beast :)
I will say I put many many more miles on the BMW's than I do the Honda, but that could be I am just getting old. LOL
Frank
Frank, I loved R's. Went cross country on them more than once. Before CA I would never have had one in a city. Out here bikes drive between the lanes, cutting traffic, so bikes don't overheat as much as one would think. When I drive a car I don't like the concept, on a bike I do like it and in Dieter, the Neoplan, I don't care.
Too bad about the knee. I love curves on a sportbike. Actually I love curves :-X.
No photos, I've never been to Bike week or Sturgis :(. I worried my Harley wouldn't complete the journey.
Mike
Quote from: cody on April 08, 2009, 04:33:09 AM
The ideal situation for us would be to have some kind of a rack on the bus hitch that I could run the bike onto and then be able to also hook the truck towbar too. Libby wants to start towing the truck so she can have her golf cart in the back. She keeps reminding me tho that I'm not supposed to be riding the bike anymore.
Cody I know a guy who can, would, & will build you a custom tow bar set up for the bike that has a front mount for the bike that the tow bar would mount/hinge on and allow you to take all 3 toys along with the Iggle! FWIW! ;D BK ;D
Judging from the responses from some of the fellow bus nuts, the bike isn't the only rigid springer around here!!! ;D Later
Quote from: DaveG on May 06, 2009, 12:34:13 PM
Sooo, still looking for ideas on transporting motorcycles under or in a bus. Saw a Sentra the other day that had a baggage bay upper hinge at about the level of my nose standing next to it...are they that big?
I sure you mean Setra (there is NO N in it), Sentra is a Nissan!
And yes they are that tall inside, but there is still a utility channel in the middle just like the "others". Also they don't just have a hinge on the top of the door, but rather a swing out hinge inside that swings the whole door out and up. A Prevost H3-40, H3-41, & H3-45 also have tall bays too!
Anything you need to know about a SETRA just holler at me as I know them pretty well inside and out!
(I even know where one or 2 might be for sale!);D BK ;D
Sorry for the Sentra/Setra thing...my mistake. Thanks for taking the time to answer, it seems I have not had much success in finding whether any coach has large enough bays to stow motorcycles.
As far as the utility channel, I can probably deal with that. Maybe if the motorcycle is "backed" in, then the @$# end of the bike can go under the channel.
So good luck with your Setras!
Now share all that you learned in Utah.
Look for Sean's posts. His signature has his web address. He set up a bay to handle two motorcycles and has a video about the setup. It might give you some ideas to make it work on your bus.
Mike
You meet the nicest people on a honda ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0L9PeGsHg
But you meet the hottest babes on a......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuOpVU3-KS4&feature=related
Ace this one's for you buddy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSY0nCuRhHA&NR=1
Sentra, setra, depends on what providence you live in lol. (sorry bob, couldn't resist) lol
Quote from: loosenut on May 09, 2009, 05:01:48 AM
Look for Sean's posts. His signature has his web address. He set up a bay to handle two motorcycles and has a video about the setup. It might give you some ideas to make it work on your bus.
Mike
Okay, I checked out Sean's blog. The method of storing the motorcycles is just right, only I wasn't planning on buying a Neoplan. I want to do something like that with a MCI
Quote from: DaveG
Okay, I checked out Sean's blog. The method of storing the motorcycles is just right, only I wasn't planning on buying a Neoplan. I want to do something like that with a MCI
Dave I don't know of ANY MCI that will have a large enough luggage bay for s motorcycle.
I'd suggest you look at Setra, Prevost (H-series), or Neoplan for what you want.
FWIW ;D BK ;D
Thanks Knuckle. My next task is gonna be to get sizing on the H-series. If that doesn't work out I may explore the options of modifing a MCI baggage bay although I have no idea what is involved.
Okay biker 'n bus fans...I've found a bus with a side door/wheelchair lift that is located in the rear...a great place to make a garage. Now lemme see if I can get the picture in here and then tell me what you think.
All the new MCI J models and the Prevost H3 models have the stock wheelchair lift down the back.
As long as your 2 wheeled ride stays under 600 lbs, you've got a chance...
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Oh man, now that I know what can work, I can only guess how much a J is gonna cost!
I can tell you that my custom really lowered honda spirit with straight broomstick handlebars won't fit in my very tall bay of my H3 Prevost!
Ace
It will sideways ;D,Sorry Ace,I just couldn't pass that one up LOL,Please don't hate me :D.You know I hate to see any body's scooter on it's side :(
Leaning slightly to the right
Van 8)
Ace,
It's a little known fact that if you go fast enough, you CAN get the Honda into a bay.
Heck, I wasn't going all that fast in 1974 and managed to get a deuce and a half into a bay... Pier 51 in Seattle.
Quote from: Dallas on May 12, 2009, 08:14:16 AM
Ace,
It's a little known fact that if you go fast enough, you CAN get the Honda into a bay.
Heck, I wasn't going all that fast in 1974 and managed to get a deuce and a half into a bay... Pier 51 in Seattle.
Something tells me nobody was all that impressed with your feat LOL
The Army and the Navy sure were!
Quote from: PP on May 12, 2009, 08:30:29 AM
Quote from: Dallas on May 12, 2009, 08:14:16 AM
Ace,
It's a little known fact that if you go fast enough, you CAN get the Honda into a bay.
Heck, I wasn't going all that fast in 1974 and managed to get a deuce and a half into a bay... Pier 51 in Seattle.
Something tells me nobody was all that impressed with your feat LOL
Check this out (if you haven't seen it before) http://lakeblueridgemarina.com/Gallery/The_Bus
Has a Harley in the bay of the Prevost.
Maybe some of you could comment.
I can get my golf cart in the bay IF I take the top off or lower it about 3-4 inches. As for the bike? I don't think I want to get in the habit of lowering the handlebars each time I load it and then re-set them when I want to ride! Now that I think about it, my bike has straight handlebars so they can't be lowered! And he also took off the windshield! That's a lot of work to just haul the bike. Me, I'm sticking to an enclosed trailer for one or both!
Don't know how he did it but a little more than what I want to do!
Ace