Transporting bike from Dublin to Waterford

D3V!L

Hi Guys,

I need to transport a bike from Dublin down to Waterford next weekend, along with me and the missus. Do any of you have recommendations ?

In before anyone suggests driving it , answer is it can't be.

Thanks

Wanderer78

Van rental maybe?

D3V!L

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Van rental maybe?

that's an option but its only needed one way. Also no way to secure it in the back.

Wanderer78

D3V!L wrote:

that's an option but its only needed one way. Also no way to secure it in the back.

Theres one or two rental companies operating in Waterford, they may have a Dublin depot to, it maybe possible to rent it one way, I'd imagine straps could be used, might be worth checking out.

D3V!L

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Theres one or two rental companies operating in Waterford, they may have a Dublin depot to, it maybe possible to rent it one way, I'd imagine straps could be used, might be worth checking out.

I'm missing ramps too. 200 kilo bikes aren't easy to move into a van.

I'm not looking rent a van. Thanks.

Wanderer78

D3V!L wrote:

I'm not looking rent a van. Thanks.

I have seen motorbike transport companies operating here, unsure if there's still any, Google may supply that answer. Best of luck

D3V!L

Wanderer78 wrote: »

I have seen motorbike transport companies operating here, unsure if there's still any, Google may supply that answer. Best of luck

:rolleyes:

Wanderer78

Hahaha no worries, best of luck

CorkCBR6

So you don't want a van or a motorcycle transport company..

So your last option is to borrow a trailer off a buddy if your car has a tow hitch and strap it down in that

D3V!L

CorkCBR6 wrote: »

So you don't want a van or a motorcycle transport company..

When did I say that ?


Let me clarify ...

I want a motorcycle transport company to come to my house, load the bike and bring it and me to Waterford. Pretty simple

bladespin

Google then, as suggested earlier, or you could take it in turns to push, might take a while though

GBX

Check on the motorcycle buy and sell pages on Facebook. Some might only agree transport the bike on it own. Others may agree to take the missus with you as well.

Max Headroom

GBX wrote: »

Check on the motorcycle buy and sell pages on Facebook. Some might only agree transport the bike on it own. Others may agree to take the missus with you as well.

Or just the missus ...:D

vektarman

I've used this guy, he's based in Limerick but transports bikes nationwide.

https://www.facebook.com/Bryan-Honda-Motorcycle-Recovery-Collection-and-Delivery-245624436005338/

Tacitus Kilgore

Slampi on facebook

listermint

D3V!L wrote: »

I'm missing ramps too. 200 kilo bikes aren't easy to move into a van.

I'm not looking rent a van. Thanks.

To clarify - they really are.

And a scaffold plank works as a ramp.



Just in case anyone else reads this thread. 200+ bikes are simple to put into the back of a renault trafic with a scaffold plank, ive done it numerous times with 2 bikes in the back.

Max Headroom

listermint wrote: »

To clarify - they really are.

And a scaffold plank works as a ramp.



Just in case anyone else reads this thread. 200+ bikes are simple to put into the back of a renault trafic with a scaffold plank, ive done it numerous times with 2 bikes in the back.

You might need to clarify what a "scaffolding plank" is...unless theres an app for that...:p:D

listermint

Also top tip, keep a Scaffold plank in your backgarden, They have endless uses. Endless!

Max Headroom

listermint wrote: »

Also top tip, keep a Scaffold plank in your backgarden, They have endless uses. Endless!

Couple of upturned cavity blocks and you got a bench...or a bed...:P

D3V!L

Jaysus !! this descended into mayhem !!



Anyway..... I'm going to drive the bike down :pac:

My spine might not thank me though.

Max Headroom

D3V!L wrote: »

Jaysus !! this descended into mayhem !!



Anyway..... I'm going to drive the bike down :pac:

My spine might not thank me though.

What is it....a plank...!!!:P

D3V!L

Max Headroom wrote: »

What is it....a plank...!!!:P

Yes, yes it is.....

Max Headroom

D3V!L wrote: »

Yes, yes it is.....

mmmm..still no clue....:)

D3V!L

Max Headroom wrote: »

mmmm..still no clue....:)

Its a Buell XB9S that I bought last weekend. Decided not to keep it, so I'm part trading it in against a new HD Ultra Limited.

Max Headroom

D3V!L wrote: »

Its a Buell XB9S that I bought last weekend. Decided not to keep it, so I'm part trading it in against a new HD Ultra Limited.

Ah yes....;)