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Jerrys new van

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 2:26 pm

On a bad day, somewhere near Londonistan, an old racer is loading his bike. Sorry Jerry, i just thought of you when i saw this.

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Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 3:00 pm, in reply to "Jerrys new van"

Too slow!! He was lucky not to be crushed by that

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Jerrys new van"

You could see a disaster comming from the start, as Simon said very lucky not to have been crushed.

You stupid boy Pike.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 4:15 pm, in reply to "Jerrys new van"

Such a common mistake. Sometimes I will load big bikes with the engine running but walk alongside using the clutch. Often do it in my garage when putting one of my heavy bikes onto the hydraulic workbench. Mind you all my bikes are now heavy as I get older

The oldest rocker in town!

Ramp entry

Posted by jimmy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=jimmy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 4:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Jerrys new van"

Unfortunately due to circumstances, I have to get my bikes in and out my shed via a similar ramp. The Hinckley Bonnie is a breeze, but the T160, being a bit heavier and a bit taller, is more challenging. As noted above too slow could lead to a similar disaster. May look at reversing the garage conversion back to a garage as I get older

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 5:04 pm, in reply to "Ramp entry"

When I sold my Pan the guy just walked the bike up the ramp with two ramps one for the bike the other to walk made it look simple

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Guessing your ramp is not as steep Jimmy.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Not sure if it is as steep, but still heavy going humphing a bike weighing over 550lbs up and down it.

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Jimmy I would think banging your head would also be a worry?

The oldest rocker in town!

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Haha
I'm a short arse at only 5'8"

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The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Jerrys new van

Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Jerrys new van"

As I've said before, Jerry, it's not you getting older or the bike, it's this heavier petrol they are making us buy - I thought it would be lighter once they took the lead out.

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I use wide wheelchair ramps for my garage lift. I have them in 2 foot or 6 foot lengths depending on which bike i push on. Always me and Mrs Bonnie do the pushing now. Safer.
The wide ramps are brilliant for bikes.

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You just made my day Ventus.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by laverdabru <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=laverdabru' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 14, 2024, 11:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Jerrys new van"

When I picked up the latest Ninja last year, used a builders plank to get it into sons Transit. It was a bit too short (made it steep) & narrow, in the end took son, PO, his neighbour & myself to get it on & into the van without dropping it.
Unloading - well, then there was only the 2 of us...managed in the end, but wrenched my knee, not been the same since.

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Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 9:08 am, in reply to "Re: Jerrys new van"

That's why most of us "old guys" leave it to the Professionals". They know the Technique and are insured to cover all eventualities. Simples ain't it Jerry.
Den

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Yep nudge nudge say no more wink wink.

The oldest rocker in town!

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So you don't want to work with me then bru?

The oldest rocker in town!

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Fair play to the professionals - solo bloke who delivered the Blackbird had no issues.

Five years ago, son & myself had no problems loading/unloading a previous Ninja into his van. This time, a few years on...

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I do cheat sometimes as I have fitted a winch in my van now.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 16, 2024, 8:35 am, in reply to "Re: Jerrys new van"

For a moment I thought you said wench

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Now theirs an idea

The oldest rocker in town!

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I have a winch on my garage lift so i can sit on the bike and operate the switch and pull the bike up. Useful gadget from LIDL and it will pull about 1 ton.

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