johnnyboxer Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) I picked this up on another Forum, to transport your Trials bike to events mjojom well this is my setup. never tried my GS, but quite ok for gasgas to get around. Would it be ok? Edited December 22, 2014 by johnnyboxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 would wear out rear tyre, chain and sprockets pretty fast, and can't reverse car if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 If the brake was dragging slightly you could lock up the wheel. It's half a bike rack, all the disadvantages plus some new ones ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 You'd have to be nuts and I doubt it would be in favour with the traffic police, if at all it's even legal. The view of the vehicle number plate is partially obscured as a minimum offence. Then imagine if it drops into gear whilst in transit....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ask greeves Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 should have shelved this post for 3 months, would of been a great topic for the 1st april 2015. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 should have shelved this post for 3 months, would of been a great topic for the 1st april 2015. True story..................I'm a bit shocked in reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greychapel Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 now if you put the back wheel in and something to hold the front wheel on the roof... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Plain and simple .... NO !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 A car like that, but he couldn't afford a trailer? Or is the owner just that clever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nh014 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Not as bad a those above would have you believe ... if you just remove the chain and back off on the rear brake adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeninety Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Isn't it one of those optional extras that BMW drivers can order to get some grip when it snows...? Edited December 22, 2014 by joeninety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Not as bad a those above would have you believe ... if you just remove the chain and back off on the rear brake adjustment. Sure, and while you're at it, put some extra wheels on the bike as well. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrfun Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Already seen this done by a guy who rode classic trials on a 500cc Matchless. Personally I thought it an horrendous way to move a motorbike, have not seen him around for ages though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrfun Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Then imagine if it drops into gear whilst in transit....... Or a chav kicks it in while you are stopped at traffic lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) This was a not uncommon method of transporting bikes forty years ago, when 400 by 18s were harder (though one would see road racers similarly drawn) and motorway travel less prevalent, but the front wheel was removed and the forks bolted to a tow bar adapter with chain removed to prevent wear and effect on the gearbox. The words "brakes" and "friction" seldom appeared in the same sentence except when separated by "lack of" so that wasn't a problem either The bike just became a trailer so no legal problem (provided the relevant rules adhered to) and, like any other trailer, quite able to be reversed. As for putting the rear wheel in the rack and front wheel on the roof, well, that's how Don Smith, not to mention the speedway boys, carried two bikes and I've seen plenty trials outfits so transported. Edited December 22, 2014 by 2stroke4stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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