Author Topic: Will it fit in back of minivan?  (Read 4038 times)

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Darvin Jahnke

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Reply #15 on: February 27, 2013, 02:47:08 pm
I just hauled a bullet in a GMC Yukon. Remove mirrors,suck the forks down with a couple ratchet straps,let the air out of the front tire,and in it went. I loaded it with the back wheel to the front.


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Reply #16 on: February 27, 2013, 05:36:49 pm
tough question to answer ..... even if we knew the model of your mini-van.
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Reply #17 on: February 27, 2013, 10:17:20 pm
That's what she said.

Thats funny right there !


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Reply #18 on: February 27, 2013, 11:04:10 pm
its a 2004 pontiac Montana, 38 in at the rear tailgate, ( there is a lip at the bottom of the gate) 44" inside the van at the tightest spot. I am thinking of taking the trailer, but it is almost 800 miles to where Im getting the bike, and I live in Iowa so would rather keep the bike inside ( rain and snow). Better gas mileage without trailer, and can make better time. Thoughts??  Also Thank you to everyone who has helped. I am hoping I can become a owner soon.

Forgot to post about the bike, its a 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 C5
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Reply #19 on: February 27, 2013, 11:26:24 pm
I'll check the measurements on my bike tonight if I can.  Should be the same as yours.
 
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Reply #20 on: February 28, 2013, 12:49:20 am
Measurements of C5:
2140mm (84.27in) Length
790mm (31.11in) Width
1090mm (42.92in) Height
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Reply #21 on: February 28, 2013, 01:02:10 am
If you lean the bike close to the peg as it enters the door opening, the height shouldn't be a problem. Put the ramp towards one side if the doorway opening and walk it up the ramp leaned over towards the the side without the ramp. It fits easily, with mirrors off. Once inside you can shimmy it over and stand it up if you want to secure.
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Reply #22 on: February 28, 2013, 03:18:50 am
Rent a UHaul when you get there and tow the bike back.


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Reply #23 on: February 28, 2013, 04:10:06 am
Thanks for getting the measurements Royalista.

With as tight as it sounds, I'd probably just tak the trailer you have. A little more time and gas beats the hassle of trying to shoehorn it in and out.  But I'm lazy :)

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Reply #24 on: March 02, 2013, 03:06:46 pm
Well it fit, Took off the mirrors, and that was it. One handlebar was a bit high, just rocked it back and forth a bit, was really quite easy. Hauling it home in the snow was a snap, and the new to me Enfield stayed happy and dry in the back.
   Thank you all for you input. I might post a pic. I can tell that Im going to enjoy this site (not as much as the enfield though)
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Reply #25 on: March 04, 2013, 06:01:30 pm
Glad it all went smoothly :)