Moving Question
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I have a question for the HDF members. We're going to be moving from Texas to North Carolina in September. We're renting a Penske truck that I will be driving and the wife will be driving our car. I'm having a problem coming up with a way to move the nightster. None of the moving truck companies allow their motorcycles trailers to leave the state. I'd rather not buy a trailer as we have others places our money needs to go.
Anyone ever tie down a bike in the back of a moving truck? Are they enough places to tie down?
How would you guys do this?
Anyone ever tie down a bike in the back of a moving truck? Are they enough places to tie down?
How would you guys do this?
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From: Da Beach
RE: Moving Question
ORIGINAL: SirRobbieRob
Anyone ever tie down a bike in the back of a moving truck?
Anyone ever tie down a bike in the back of a moving truck?
You probably shouldn't attempt to tie it down while the truck is moving!
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Seriously though, a couple of tie downs to keep it upright should do it.
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From: Papillion Ne 68133
RE: Moving Question
I have not tied a M/C down in a moving truck but Depending on how much room you have after the truck is loaded, I would want the bike in first, front tire against the front wall of the trk box, get some good ratchet tie down straps, ratchet it down tight, try and leave room to check the tightness of the straps as you travel and cover it with moving quilts, I think it will be fine.
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From: Fort Bragg, NC Area
RE: Moving Question
Moved many times in my years in the Army. Using straps to tie it down is the easy part. Packing the truck to keep things from shifting onto the bike is the hard part. Remove mirrors in case things fall on the bike and put a soft blanket under the moving blankets to protect the finish.
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RE: Moving Question
^second that...
id also be careful about turn signals and be VERY careful about what you pack around the bike... nothing too heavy that might slide into it...
i had mine shipped from vegas to san antonio with a shipping company and it came out with $1500 worth of damage, be thankful youre the one doing the driving...
id also be careful about turn signals and be VERY careful about what you pack around the bike... nothing too heavy that might slide into it...
i had mine shipped from vegas to san antonio with a shipping company and it came out with $1500 worth of damage, be thankful youre the one doing the driving...
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