Author Topic: what are you folks using for hauling? (Read 8213 times)

S-Dog · « **Reply #50 on:** November 20, 2007, 07:23:43 PM »

The perfect SOHC hauler

http://news.windingroad.com/etc/vintage-literature-1964-honda-t500/

boatsdickson · « **Reply #51 on:** November 22, 2007, 10:54:24 AM »

My old station wagon has done me well for hauling. Pieces and parts only, not the whole bike yet. When that day comes Ill borrow hopes idea and strap it to the luggage rails up top....

mikedialect · « **Reply #52 on:** November 22, 2007, 11:40:15 PM »

Quote from: S-Dog on November 20, 2007, 07:23:43 PM

The perfect SOHC hauler

http://news.windingroad.com/etc/vintage-literature-1964-honda-t500/

How impossible is it to get a hold of one of those? I LOVE IT. The stella people make a sweet scooter truck, but that old honda has my name all over it.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #53 on:** November 23, 2007, 03:53:23 AM »

Well I guess it depends on how many bikes you need to haul, how often, and how complete they are, but I find that owning a truck or a van just for hauling a bike only occasionally, is a waste of time and money.

I've owned several purpose built bike trailers, or modified box trailers over the years too, but once again, they take up room, and require storage space and maintenance.

I like this thing, but I reckon I can design and make something even better again with a couple of wheels and some square tube. I'll get back to you shortly..................

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Why-buy-a-motorcycle-trailer-Buy-a-trailing-system-tow_W0QQitemZ120187119276QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6755QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

S-Dog · « **Reply #54 on:** November 23, 2007, 03:56:42 AM »

That trailer-less hauler gives me the heeby jeebies...

As for the Honda truck. From what I read the was one of the first Honda 4 wheeled vehicles.( YES, Honda STARTED with trucks THEN moved to cars) Its funny that they have only 1 truck. And its a modified car at that. How things change.

boatsdickson · « **Reply #55 on:** November 23, 2007, 06:20:20 AM »

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That trailer-less hauler gives me the heeby jeebies...

Can you imagine breaking a strap or having the front wheel chock loosen at 65mph? Cool concept for a real short haul, but would prefer a trailer....

S-Dog · « **Reply #56 on:** November 23, 2007, 06:31:48 AM »

Quote from: boatsdickson on November 23, 2007, 06:20:20 AM

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That trailer-less hauler gives me the heeby jeebies...

Can you imagine breaking a strap or having the front wheel choke loosen at 65mph? Cool concept for a real short haul, but would prefer a trailer....

nope... Ill stick with my 4x8 cheapo special trailer.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #57 on:** November 23, 2007, 02:41:27 PM »

Quote from: boatsdickson on November 23, 2007, 06:20:20 AM

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That trailer-less hauler gives me the heeby jeebies...

Can you imagine breaking a strap or having the front wheel chock loosen at 65mph? Cool concept for a real short haul, but would prefer a trailer....

As I said, I reckon I can make a better "Mousetrap". I'll make a small "towing frame" that connects to a cars tow bar but has 2 small wheels (like boat trailer wheels) on the ground that your car actually tows, and your motorcycles front wheel just sits in, and like a regular trailer, the motorcycle is strapped onto. The benefit will be that the whole thing can be transported in the cars trunk when not needed, and can be hung up in corner of my garage.

The only disadvantage is that for safety's sake, I'd recommend removing the drive chain, as the bikes rear wheel will be on the ground at all times. As far as a strap coming off goes, I saw a bike come off a bike trailer two weeks ago because a strap let go, it was a MotoGuzzi Lemans Mk1, a real "Collector" bike, before it hit the ground....................

rbmgf7 · « **Reply #58 on:** November 23, 2007, 03:36:33 PM »

Quote from: mikedialect on November 16, 2007, 07:38:28 AM

I don't have a truck. I drive a ridiculous vw with all the tricks that won't tow crap. I don't have a trailer. I have , however, given lots of money to Reddy Rents. I'm looking to not give them anymore money.

What are you folks using on the cheap?

my buddy has a passat he uses it to tow his gs550 and 750 shadow over a distance of 300 miles (from home to college). however, not with both bikes at the same time. he has a hitch installed and 4X8 trailer with ramp. craiglist some trailers or look for locals that build them cheap.

mikedialect · « **Reply #59 on:** November 23, 2007, 07:38:47 PM »

alright....... Now that I have the MAROON GOON, I'm looking for a decent wheel chock to mount inside of her. Anyone have any suggestions or experiences? Economy is clearly a concern, so please keep that in mind!

mark · « **Reply #60 on:** November 23, 2007, 08:45:49 PM »

Harbor Fright had an ok looking one last time I was in there. don't recall the price.

cheers

boatsdickson · « **Reply #61 on:** November 23, 2007, 09:21:07 PM »

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Harbor Fright had an ok looking one last time I was in there. don't recall the price.

On line right now --- on sale for 40bux. Regularly 60

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #62 on:** November 24, 2007, 01:59:09 AM »

I've got to admit, I do like the "Maroon Goon", any van with a "Fireball 318" has gotta be good!

mikedialect · « **Reply #63 on:** November 24, 2007, 08:14:57 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 24, 2007, 01:59:09 AM

I've got to admit, I do like the "Maroon Goon", any van with a "Fireball 318" has gotta be good!

it's perfect so far. Well, almost. I replaced the ballast resistor and now it runs like a top. A little porcelain piece that cracks and is often overlooked on those things. BUT- the biggest, most pressing problem is that is has no windshield washer! I can't seem to find any info in the manual or anywhere else on replacing the system. This wouldn't be a big issue if I wasn't in MinneSNOWta. I haven't had a vehicle that wasn't a VW in almost 7 years... so I'm getting a little lost on this american beast

bill440cars · « **Reply #64 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:27:28 AM »

Hey Mike, I somehow missed the part where you picked up on the van. Good deal there guy. A person can usually get some pretty good miles out of one of those and the 318 isn't usually much trouble to keep in shape either. Gas mileage isn't the best, but a cargo van should be better than a window job. because of the weight difference. Lots of luck with that one!

Also, I might have to check into those wheel chocks myself! Harbor freight does have some pretty decent stuff, now and then.

Later on, Bill

mikedialect · « **Reply #65 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:03:45 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on November 24, 2007, 09:27:28 AM

Hey Mike, I somehow missed the part where you picked up on the van. Good deal there guy. A person can usually get some pretty good miles out of one of those and the 318 isn't usually much trouble to keep in shape either. Gas mileage isn't the best, but a cargo van should be better than a window job. because of the weight difference. Lots of luck with that one!

Also, I might have to check into those wheel chocks myself! Harbor freight does have some pretty decent stuff, now and then.

Later on, Bill

hey bill, since you're mister mopar... check your email in a few

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #66 on:** November 24, 2007, 02:49:00 PM »

Quote from: mikedialect on November 24, 2007, 08:14:57 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 24, 2007, 01:59:09 AM
I've got to admit, I do like the "Maroon Goon", any van with a "Fireball 318" has gotta be good!

it's perfect so far. Well, almost. I replaced the ballast resistor and now it runs like a top. A little porcelain piece that cracks and is often overlooked on those things. BUT- the biggest, most pressing problem is that is has no windshield washer! I can't seem to find any info in the manual or anywhere else on replacing the system. This wouldn't be a big issue if I wasn't in MinneSNOWta. I haven't had a vehicle that wasn't a VW in almost 7 years... so I'm getting a little lost on this american beast

From my (limited) experience, the OEM washer pumps burn out pretty regularly, so if a new one's not available from your dealer, just go to your local auto parts shop and buy an after-market pump for a couple of bucks and install it.

Last one I did was on a Ford and the OEM pump was cast into the OEM reservoir, so all I did was connect the after-market pump into the line a couple inches further up, and connected the OEM wiring to the new pump, and it was still working 7 years later when (sadly) the body was suffering from some serious rust, and I had to get it hauled away. Cheers, Terry.

bill440cars · « **Reply #67 on:** November 24, 2007, 03:15:03 PM »

Quote from: mikedialect on November 24, 2007, 10:03:45 AM

hey bill, since you're mister mopar... check your email in a few

Mike, by now, I've answered your email, and you've sent another one. Glad I could help.

Keep us posted with your progress on " The Bike (and whatever else) Hauler."

Later on, Bill

DammitDan · « **Reply #68 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:28:37 PM »

Whew, I just had a close call...

I almost ordered 2 of those chocks from harbor freight. Considering I have very limited $$$ for Christmas this year, I'm glad I came to my senses.

$80 would have bought a whole heap of pez dispensers for my sisters and mom and dad!

mikedialect · « **Reply #69 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:29:08 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 24, 2007, 02:49:00 PM

Quote from: mikedialect on November 24, 2007, 08:14:57 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 24, 2007, 01:59:09 AM
I've got to admit, I do like the "Maroon Goon", any van with a "Fireball 318" has gotta be good!

it's perfect so far. Well, almost. I replaced the ballast resistor and now it runs like a top. A little porcelain piece that cracks and is often overlooked on those things. BUT- the biggest, most pressing problem is that is has no windshield washer! I can't seem to find any info in the manual or anywhere else on replacing the system. This wouldn't be a big issue if I wasn't in MinneSNOWta. I haven't had a vehicle that wasn't a VW in almost 7 years... so I'm getting a little lost on this american beast

From my (limited) experience, the OEM washer pumps burn out pretty regularly, so if a new one's not available from your dealer, just go to your local auto parts shop and buy an after-market pump for a couple of bucks and install it.

Last one I did was on a Ford and the OEM pump was cast into the OEM reservoir, so all I did was connect the after-market pump into the line a couple inches further up, and connected the OEM wiring to the new pump, and it was still working 7 years later when (sadly) the body was suffering from some serious rust, and I had to get it hauled away. Cheers, Terry.

Terry- the whole darn system was gone. I actually found (with bill's help) EXACTLY what I needed (or so it seems) from JCwhitney. They sell a washer tank, pump, and hose kit for 20 USD. So, I ordered that up. Comes with a button to run inside and everything.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10614/s-10101/p-100000219014/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000219014/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000219014

Dennis · « **Reply #70 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:36:49 PM »

Quote from: mikedialect on November 24, 2007, 04:29:08 PM

Terry- the whole darn system was gone. I actually found (with bill's help) EXACTLY what I needed (or so it seems) from JCwhitney. They sell a washer tank, pump, and hose kit for 20 USD. So, I ordered that up. Comes with a button to run inside and everything.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10614/s-10101/p-100000219014/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000219014/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000219014

Maybe if you look around a bit, (maybe with a few helpful hints from "Mopar Bill") and a little luck, you might be able to locate the original wiring and save the trouble of adding that button and running wires through the firewall.

Just a thought. Good luck.

mikedialect · « **Reply #71 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:45:09 PM »

Quote from: Dennis on November 24, 2007, 04:36:49 PM

Quote from: mikedialect on November 24, 2007, 04:29:08 PM

Terry- the whole darn system was gone. I actually found (with bill's help) EXACTLY what I needed (or so it seems) from JCwhitney. They sell a washer tank, pump, and hose kit for 20 USD. So, I ordered that up. Comes with a button to run inside and everything.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10614/s-10101/p-100000219014/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000219014/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000219014

Maybe if you look around a bit, (maybe with a few helpful hints from "Mopar Bill") and a little luck, you might be able to locate the original wiring and save the trouble of adding that button and running wires through the firewall.

Just a thought. Good luck.

very true. I just got a hold of the manual on wednesday and it seems to plug in right where the wiper switch is at. So it might be doable. I definitely needed the kit, but I'll see how much time I end up having. All of my project bikes are eating up all my time and money

Dennis · « **Reply #72 on:** November 24, 2007, 05:36:29 PM »

Well you definitely needed the kit because you would have looked forever and spent a fortune to get the oem parts if you ever found them. Combining the kit with oem wiring may be the easiest way to do this.
I just prefer to use existing wiring to running replacements whenever I can and especially when it involves going through the firewall and under the dash.

BobbyR · « **Reply #73 on:** November 24, 2007, 07:55:02 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 23, 2007, 02:41:27 PM

Quote from: boatsdickson on November 23, 2007, 06:20:20 AM
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That trailer-less hauler gives me the heeby jeebies...

Can you imagine breaking a strap or having the front wheel chock loosen at 65mph? Cool concept for a real short haul, but would prefer a trailer....

As I said, I reckon I can make a better "Mousetrap". I'll make a small "towing frame" that connects to a cars tow bar but has 2 small wheels (like boat trailer wheels) on the ground that your car actually tows, and your motorcycles front wheel just sits in, and like a regular trailer, the motorcycle is strapped onto. The benefit will be that the whole thing can be transported in the cars trunk when not needed, and can be hung up in corner of my garage.

The only disadvantage is that for safety's sake, I'd recommend removing the drive chain, as the bikes rear wheel will be on the ground at all times. As far as a strap coming off goes, I saw a bike come off a bike trailer two weeks ago because a strap let go, it was a MotoGuzzi Lemans Mk1, a real "Collector" bike, before it hit the ground....................

I like that trailer less trailer idea. A regular trailer needs to be registered, insured and inspected in this state. That costs money for something I would use now and then. If you release the chain there should be no issue.

mattcb350f · « **Reply #74 on:** November 24, 2007, 08:09:16 PM »

Quote from: mikedialect on November 16, 2007, 07:38:28 AM

I don't have a truck. I drive a ridiculous vw with all the tricks that won't tow crap.

I've got a truck

but I also drive a VW (87' GTI) that happened to come with a factory trailer hitch. I was surprised when I finally hooked it up to a trailer and it actually towed not bad.
I'd try to get a hitch for that baby and give it a try...
Matt.

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Author Topic: what are you folks using for hauling? (Read 8213 times)