Moving Ninja via UHaul

DailyRidden250R · May 18th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Hey guys,

I will be moving in a month and I am thinking about using the closed tailer to move the motorcycle with a bed and few boxes. From Philly to Boston.

Anyone done it?

TIA

sombo · May 18th, 2012, 06:44 PM

Yep, that's exactly what I did in 2009. The closed trailers do have holds inside that you can use ratchet tie-downs to secure the bike. Before accepting the trailer make sure that it does still have those. Your biggest obstacle will be to keep it from leaning over. If you have stands for the bike I would also suggest using those. I had an advantage of being able to use my center stand. If nothing else you could try just putting it on the kickstand and using the tie-downs to secure it that way. Just make sure you make them tight enough that you start to compress the the suspension a little. Don't compress it all the way, just enough to make sure the suspension is keeping tension on the straps.

DailyRidden250R · May 18th, 2012, 07:47 PM

I am thinking about picking up one of these and use it. What do I think?

Good to hear it is doable.

Stingray1000 · May 18th, 2012, 07:49 PM

Doood you're leaving us for Bousston???? Yes i meant to spell it that way... lol

sze5003 · May 18th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Make sure to get a trailer that either is made for bikes, or that you get a stand and secure it tightly. I would even try a stand with straps and tie it down if it is inside a truck. Boston is a while from here. Hope you figure it out, but I bet its cheaper than living in Philly.

sombo · May 18th, 2012, 09:41 PM

Yah, that looks like it would work great. Just remember to use the ratchet straps to secure it down. The trailer should have d-rings inside it for you to use.

Stingray1000 · May 18th, 2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailyRidden250R

I am thinking about picking up one of these and use it. What do I think?

Good to hear it is doable.

With some wood, a drill and bolts I could make something probably cheaper than that LOL

mholme · May 18th, 2012, 10:25 PM

There are a couple of youtube videos kicking around that show just how to do it in the U-Hauls with the straps. The bike is not going to go anywhere if done correctly. I bought some straps directly from U-Haul when I picked up the truck and didn't have a problem getting it home.

PHL · May 19th, 2012, 09:39 AM

I got a mail advert from CycleGear that had their in-house brand of wheel chock on sale.

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ock/web1007486

Can't remember if the price was lower in the print ad, or the same as the website.

recon1 · May 19th, 2012, 09:58 AM

Just drive it like a boss

DailyRidden250R · May 19th, 2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

With some wood, a drill and bolts I could make something probably cheaper than that LOL

I have seen some made. I can't seem to find the photos. Any schematics around?

Stingray1000 · May 19th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailyRidden250R

I have seen some made. I can't seem to find the photos. Any schematics around?

three 6' 2x4

Cut two pieces to 3' long
two pieces to the size of the width tire base and a last 2' piece for the top of the T

Bolt them all together using the picture below.....

There measurements are a rough guess but I'm 90% sure they would work.

DailyRidden250R · May 19th, 2012, 03:16 PM

Something similar to..

Or

I am thinking about picking up this and bolt it on 4 ft 2x4. $39. Anyone have harborfreight coupon?

Thanks.

May 18th, 2012, 06:32 PM	#1
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	Moving Ninja via UHaul Hey guys, I will be moving in a month and I am thinking about using the closed tailer to move the motorcycle with a bed and few boxes. From Philly to Boston. Anyone done it? TIA

May 18th, 2012, 06:44 PM	#2
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Yep, that's exactly what I did in 2009. The closed trailers do have holds inside that you can use ratchet tie-downs to secure the bike. Before accepting the trailer make sure that it does still have those. Your biggest obstacle will be to keep it from leaning over. If you have stands for the bike I would also suggest using those. I had an advantage of being able to use my center stand. If nothing else you could try just putting it on the kickstand and using the tie-downs to secure it that way. Just make sure you make them tight enough that you start to compress the the suspension a little. Don't compress it all the way, just enough to make sure the suspension is keeping tension on the straps. __________________________________________________

May 18th, 2012, 07:49 PM	#4
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Doood you're leaving us for Bousston???? Yes i meant to spell it that way... lol __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 18th, 2012, 09:41 PM	#6
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Yah, that looks like it would work great. Just remember to use the ratchet straps to secure it down. The trailer should have d-rings inside it for you to use. __________________________________________________

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May 18th, 2012, 07:47 PM	#3
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	I am thinking about picking up one of these and use it. What do I think? Good to hear it is doable.

May 18th, 2012, 08:10 PM	#5
sze5003 ninjette.org member Name: Salim Location: Philadelphia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 SV650S Posts: 195	Make sure to get a trailer that either is made for bikes, or that you get a stand and secure it tightly. I would even try a stand with straps and tie it down if it is inside a truck. Boston is a while from here. Hope you figure it out, but I bet its cheaper than living in Philly.

May 18th, 2012, 10:25 PM	#8
mholme ninjette.org member Name: Marques Location: MD Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 636 Posts: 89	There are a couple of youtube videos kicking around that show just how to do it in the U-Hauls with the straps. The bike is not going to go anywhere if done correctly. I bought some straps directly from U-Haul when I picked up the truck and didn't have a problem getting it home.

May 19th, 2012, 09:39 AM	#9
PHL ninjette.org member Name: Napoleon Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Street Triple R Posts: 86	I got a mail advert from CycleGear that had their in-house brand of wheel chock on sale. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ock/web1007486 Can't remember if the price was lower in the print ad, or the same as the website.

May 19th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#10
recon1 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250r, 2000 Triumph TT600 Posts: 33	Just drive it like a boss

May 19th, 2012, 03:16 PM	#13
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	Something similar to.. Or I am thinking about picking up this and bolt it on 4 ft 2x4. $39. Anyone have harborfreight coupon? Thanks.