Quick help

[99vengeur]

Here is the frame I'm building that I will load my bike in the back of the moving truck. As you can see, the front and back boards have nothing connecting the ends of them. Would you recommend that I connect the ends to make a more rigid frame structure??

Thanks for the input!




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[leem00]

Here is the frame I'm building that I will load my bike in the back of the moving truck. As you can see, the front and back boards have nothing connecting the ends of them. Would you recommend that I connect the ends to make a more rigid frame structure??

Thanks for the input!

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I don.t think its need as long as your not over tightening the straps and warping the boards...

may need to turn one on end for a more rigid stand..like a ceiling joist...

 

[Anthony]

My ignorant feeling is no. Just like wings on a plane, there needs to be some flex as that whole assembly will be vibrating during travel..

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I don.t think its need as long as your not over tightening the straps and warping the boards...

may need to turn one on end for a more rigid stand..like a ceiling joist...

Wasn't sure wtf I was looking at, at first. I agree with Leem that you may need to turn them so I'd leave them as is. I don't think it will affect the overall strength as all.

 

[JT]

Not needed all your bike is missing to be stable is side to side (so it wont tip over) the length of the bike is fine. onlything I would have done a little dif is take your anchor a little further outward. either way im sure it will work looks great man im glad you did it!

 

[bmw675]

You should be fine.
I see you have d-rings mounted to strap the front down. Just remember that you don't want to compress the forks too much. Enough to keep it from coming loose, but not to much to blow your fork seals.

I leave my straps in place but loose until right before I leave and loosen them up once I get somewhere. Even if it is already/still loaded.

 

[bleedinblue]

Put the exhaust side against the wall and leave the kickstand down for a peace of mind.I'd still use couch cushions/pillows as a caution.

Try standing with all of your weight on 1 footpeg.If you don't have any problems then I think you'll be fine.

 

[Marthy]

Agree with BMW here. The Rear is perfect but I'm concern about the front not being strong enough. Once you start cranking those strap the 2x4 won't take it! Go to Lowe's in the steel rack and get yourself a piece of 90 deg or U shape - 1/4" - 4ft long. Then bolt the Dring to the steel.

Get your self a little box of 4" wood screw too to screw the whole thing to the floor. Use plenty on the front. Most than likely you won't need much or none on the back if the front is very solid!

I would also put the bike parallel with the truck, not side ways. And make sure nothing fall on her...

 

[nismos14]

Throw a box with pillows over it!

You could also considering using straps on the sides to keep it rigid, but if you go too tight, SNAP the wood will break/twist off and down goes bikey!

 

[99vengeur]

Thanks for the input folks! The plan is to just put enough tension on the bike to slightly compress the suspension, but nothing too severe. Then once that is done, I will strap the bike side-to-side using the walls of the truck. I think that should provide enough lateral tension to keep her from falling over, but we also plan to box her in nicely.

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[Scott_Thomas]

Thanks for the input folks! The plan is to just put enough tension on the bike to slightly compress the suspension, but nothing too severe. Then once that is done, I will strap the bike side-to-side using the walls of the truck. I think that should provide enough lateral tension to keep her from falling over, but we also plan to box her in nicely.

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So maybe I missed it somewhere, but why are you moving?

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[JT]

Sounds like ur all ready to move!

 

[Marthy]

So maybe I missed it somewhere, but why are you moving?

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[99vengeur]

I'm moving for a new job.

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[Scott_Thomas]

I'm moving for a new job.

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Congrats is in order then! LOL!

 

[JT]

Congrats on the job! Ill buy you a beer when you come down to Cali.

 

[MNGreg]

I'm moving for a new job.

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Congrats and good luck with it.

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[99vengeur]

Thanks guys! I'm excited about the new job.

Here she is in the truck. It's a lot more stable than I was anticipating, so good news there. Once we get more boxes around her, we'll add the side support straps. The straps you see over the faring are not tight. They are just the loose ends tied up out of the way.



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[JSP]

Thanks guys! I'm excited about the new job.

Here she is in the truck. It's a lot more stable than I was anticipating, so good news there. Once we get more boxes around her, we'll add the side support straps. The straps you see over the faring are not tight. They are just the loose ends tied up out of the way.

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Good Job! Looks great, should ride great.

 

[Marthy]

Bro, I don't know... Look good but I have some concern. I don't want you to end up with a 470 lbs projectile the first time you need to hammer the brake in traffic.

I wasn't going to say anything but if I do so I won't be a friend. At the minimum I will strongly suggest you to put the bike all the way to the front corner and tie it up to the wall. You need to compress the front suspension a bit. Tie it up to the handle bars.

I see all sort of bad things ready to happen. Take care Bro and have a safe move.