trucking the bike

[rpoppen]

Next month I'll be making a 1000-mile move with a 20' U-haul truck, carrying the bike along with our other belongings. Since there are no places to fasten tie-downs in the usual manner, I'm planning the following. Place the front tire in the left front corner of the cargo box with an upright mattress between the bike and the truck wall. Leave the bike on the kickstand and firmly fasten the left handlebar and pannier bracket to a low rail on the the truck wall with rope to prevent it tipping to the right. It has a Parabellum Scout fairing which I may have to remove so it doesn't press against the mattress when the handlebar is tied down. To the right of the bike I'll put box springs and pack stuff against it. Another mattress to the rear of the bike and box springs across the top, enclosing the bike in a sort of padded cube kept in place by boxes and furniture.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or voices of experience.

--Roger

[Lost Rider]

Sounds like a great plan to me, especially the taking the fairing off part.
Much nicer than the time I strapped my R to the wall of a semi truck with no mattresses.

Good luck with the move!

[pistonbroke]

hi
when i transport my bikes about to dealers ,service etc ,i leave in gear as well and put a wedge under the back wheel, tie front brake lever so front brake is applied ,not to hard though...pull down on suspension with a tie ,stop it bouncing. move mine around a lot so use a front wheel chock and tie from both sides and pull down , you should be fine with what you are going to do .i have made some small straps to go round forks at the top of the yoke which really secures both sides. chaffing is a thing to watch,make sure nothing is touching paint work.
cam buckle straps are good about 1 inch wide . if in doubt add a few more ties and straps , not good if it does go over in the van .
hope this helps and good luck with the move .

[Cubdriver]

Your plan should work. I wouild add some concern about chafing, cause things will really shake around back there. You might wash the grit off the bike and put a clean bed sheet over the bike and make sure it is the only thing touching it. Then your are buffing, not chafing as you roll along. Good luck.