Author Topic: Will it fit ? (Read 2869 times)

paul_D · « **on:** April 11, 2013, 04:59:49 PM »

Think a cb500 fit in the back of a mazda3 hatch with its wheels off? I dont have a trailer and need to transport it along with my belongings home for the summer.

goldarrow · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:07:58 PM »

i doubt it would fit in Mazda 3. it would fit perfectly on a Honda Element. ask me how i know

bjbuchanan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:09:39 PM »

Quote from: paul_D on April 11, 2013, 04:59:49 PM

Think a cb500 fit in the back of a mazda3 hatch with its wheels off? I dont have a trailer and need to transport it along with my belongings home for the summer.

You got a shot if you take the handlebars off enough to let them have slack. It is gonna be in at an angle tho. plenty of padding so you don't crush all the interior plastic

paul_D · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:19:15 PM »

I was thinking with the rear seats down I could get the forks to sit in the rear footwell while the frame stands upright. This should be fun

. I've had an IKEA klippan loveseat in my car with the seats down and the 5th door closed (knees kissing the dash and shifting is not fun though).

goldarrow · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:26:49 PM »

make sure to remove the tank. would be sad if the tank got dented during the loading

lucky · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:31:24 PM »

I would not do it.

Find another way. A trailer on the Mazda.

paul_D · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:50:47 PM »

Quote from: goldarrow on April 11, 2013, 05:26:49 PM

make sure to remove the tank. would be sad if the tank got dented during the loading

The tank isnt in the best shape and the bike is half disassembled as is. The Bike is in the shed and the engine and tank are next to me on my desk.

It's going home with me after exams so I can work on it and get it in good working order for safety and riding hopefully mid summer.

raymond10078 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:59:15 PM »

I transported a 750 home in a VW bug way back in my past. I bet you could.

paul_D · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:03:51 PM »

Quote from: kandrtech on April 11, 2013, 05:59:15 PM

I transported a 750 home in a VW bug way back in my past. I bet you could.

Nice, I like your vote of confidence.

Side note. I've had 8 tires on rim, 2 suitcases, g/f and dog w/cage in my mazda3. This should be fine. Just the bike, my luggage, tools, extra parts and no passengers.

KAO Built · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:05:00 PM »

As a previous mazda3 hatch owner I'm going to say no. The hatch glass always limited what went in. Now. If you took the wheels off, drained the gas and oil and tipped it on its side you could get it in enough to tie the hatch down. However getting it over the long ass back bumper without scratching it will be a challenge. If you go for it take pics haha.

Keith

goldarrow · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:07:17 PM »

Thought you were talking about hauling the bike as a whole, not in pieces. Post some pics once everything is loaded

paul_D · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:08:48 PM »

Ill post pics

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The tank is empty and the engine too. Tank is being prepped for derusting and stripping and much bondo. The engine was stripped down to change the primary chain. Been waiting for "spring" to catch up with spring here. 20cm's of snow scheduled for tomorrow.

But with my exams and moving, ive waiting till im moved.

paul_D · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:13:15 PM »

Quote from: goldarrow on April 11, 2013, 06:07:17 PM

Thought you were talking about hauling the bike as a whole, not in pieces. Post some pics once everything is loaded

Sorry, yeah. I didnt think I'd get the complete bike in. Mainly worried about getting the frame in and door shut. I'll figure something out.. Wont be for 2 weeks. Ill post pics then.

KAO Built · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:14:04 PM »

With everything being empty I personally think it'll fit. Our 3 allowed the front seat to fold flat. Not sure if yours has that option.

brooze72 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:20:13 PM »

$20 bucks a day for a Home Depot pick up?

paul_D · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:44:25 PM »

Quote from: Brooze72 on April 11, 2013, 06:20:13 PM

$20 bucks a day for a Home Depot pick up?

How much for 600km one-way ?

then I need to fit my car in the truck... hmm

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2013, 07:01:59 PM »

Make it fit

bjbuchanan · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2013, 07:13:13 PM »

On second thought, and after another post, with no engine cram that big b!tch in there. I was thinking you were gonna have to He-Man it in there, engine in place

Mo · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2013, 07:49:56 PM »

Honestly, if it's in piece already, I'm sure you could do it.

I have moved across country in my little Mustang, and that included a bed, desk, dresser, and a bunch of boxes. And I don't even have a legit trunk.

However, another option could be to attach a tow hitch your car, and rent a trailer (they're 40 from Uhaul and about 150 for the hitch). The bike+trailer wouldn't weigh more than 1200 pounds.

This dude towed a boat...

And the hitch:

http://www.autoanything.com/towing/Mazda/3/111A50740A50737A0A26A1101A1.aspx

Anyway, I have plans to attach one of these to my stang sometime in the future... at least if I don't buy a truck first.

paul_D · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2013, 08:10:37 PM »

Quote from: malkaysi on April 11, 2013, 07:49:56 PM

Honestly, if it's in piece already, I'm sure you could do it.

I have moved across country in my little Mustang, and that included a bed, desk, dresser, and a bunch of boxes. And I don't even have a legit trunk.

However, another option could be to attach a tow hitch your car, and rent a trailer (they're 40 from Uhaul and about 150 for the hitch). The bike+trailer wouldn't weigh more than 1200 pounds.

This dude towed a boat...

And the hitch:

http://www.autoanything.com/towing/Mazda/3/111A50740A50737A0A26A1101A1.aspx

Anyway, I have plans to attach one of these to my stang sometime in the future... at least if I don't buy a truck first.

That's my car and my friends bikes on his trailer ( I cant have it for the summer as he needs it for those crf230's).
Only have a class 1 hitch and Mazda North america says don't tow in the owners manual.

Mazda Europe says only tow 1000 lbs and only with the manual transmission which I have. I went with the Europeans recommendations.

I think the uhaul trailers are a bit heaver than what I could safely tow.

Mo · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2013, 08:20:16 PM »

Fair enough. Well then shove it there real good!

trueblue · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2013, 01:10:38 AM »

If it is a little long and the bike is already in pieces, remove the fork legs, it will give you just that bit more room to get it in

dave500 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2013, 03:05:30 AM »

dissemble the mazda and put it in saddle bags and ride the bike there instead?

Toxic · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2013, 04:26:07 AM »

U-Haul trailer $19 per day and they do a one way drop off

wowbagger · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2013, 05:26:00 AM »

Quote from: Toxic on April 12, 2013, 04:26:07 AM

U-Haul trailer $19 per day and they do a one way drop off

+1 Get a hitch and grab a motorcycle trailer from U-Haul. Cost me $15 a day and is the easiest and safest way to move your bike.

nccb · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2013, 09:28:09 AM »

thats what she said

crazypj · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2013, 09:56:29 AM »

Take the forks out of yokes, makes frame lighter and a lot 'shorter'
I've had an XS650 in the back of a Camry, took rear seat squab out and tied it to the roof

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2013, 12:00:37 PM »

1,000 pounds should be more than enough capacity for a small trailer and the bike. A 400 weighs less than 500 lbs and since the engine is out it can go in the car making the rest of the bike even lighter.

paul_D · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2013, 06:23:54 PM »

Could someone do me a favour and please measure their cb500 (stock) from fender to fender as well as from rear of frame/swingarm to front of forks..
I dont have access to my bike right now and need to get some plans in order for taking this thing home. I.E will it fit in my car or not.

Much appreciated

brooze72 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 14, 2013, 06:57:18 PM »

No need to measure, our site lists the CB 500 wheelbase as 55.5" and add roughly 22.5" for 1/2 the diameter of both rims & tires, estimate 78" O/A.

paul_D · « **Reply #30 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:11:23 PM »

From trunk lid to the back of the passenger seat pushed forward I have 72". Seat folded forward I Should have what I need with the wheels off.. This should be fun. Week and a half and I should have some pictures posted for you guys.

raymond10078 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:15:40 PM »

Based on a Honda photo (scaling based on wheelbase) - the tip of the front fender to the tip of the rear fender is about 78.5".

Remove the front fender, and the distance becomes a little less than 73".

Remove the front and rear fender and the distance becomes about 69".

brooze72 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:44:34 PM »

So front wheel & fender off should give you less than 72".

paul_D · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2013, 07:08:21 PM »

Oh wow I've been busy !

Here is the pic I meant to post a month ago.

Stev-o · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2013, 07:19:44 PM »

It fit!

crazypj · « **Reply #35 on:** May 19, 2013, 03:08:37 PM »

I hope it had a seatbelt on

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