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R J
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2010, 11:54:42 PM » |
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Those are used around here as service vehicles, plumbers, carpenters, bike shop and etc. Wider than they look, and at least 3' taller than a regular van.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2010, 12:38:57 AM » |
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Not sure a Valk could even fit in there!
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2010, 04:44:24 AM » |
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I know my valk couldn’t go in there, but I’m sure I harley would be completely accustomed to riding in a vehicle!
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X Ring
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2010, 05:28:22 AM » |
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I know someone who is thinking of getting one to carry his SV in when he retires and travels the country. Marty |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2010, 06:18:23 AM » |
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I am, and have done the homework, and a full IS will fit nicely (in the tall model), along with camping gear for one. And the 5-cyl. diesel is supposed to get nearly 30mpg freeway
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 10:34:34 AM » |
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I know someone who is thinking of getting one to carry his SV in when he retires and travels the country.
Marty
What's an "SV"? |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2010, 10:49:38 AM » |
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In the parlance of Valkyriedom......IS = interstate, and SV = supervalk (a chopped interstate with no trunk, back seat, sissy, or rear pegs).
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 11:11:39 AM » |
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What's this for?
It's a support vehicle...that's like a bra...ya can put some stuff in there, but it's ever so much more fun when the stuff is out and running free. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2010, 08:53:30 PM » |
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Dan, I am hoping to be able to take off for one or two months at a time and tour different parts of the country (mainly the West). I don't fancy those kind of superslab miles on the bike (or my body), or camping outdoors continuously, and cannot afford that many nights in motels. I also don't like pulling a trailer, either behind a truck or a bike.
My plan is to drive to an area I want to see, park, download and ride out in all directions for some days (maybe doing the occasional overnight camping or motel), in a wagon wheel approach with the hub being the truck, as a place to camp out of the weather (with a little more gear and comfort). Then to pick up and move to another area and do it again. The idea would be to do the long hauls in the truck and then take time to see places in detail riding. I'd like to be able to do this a couple times a year after I sell out of NoVA and relocate to East TN in about three years (@60). I don't see this as quite the same thing as trailering to bike week for a long weekend.
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2010, 09:23:04 PM » |
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That's a pretty neat idea Jess, and a good way to not wear out the joy of riding for the sake of a long trip!
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2010, 10:46:28 PM » |
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That's a pretty neat idea Jess, and a good way to not wear out the joy of riding for the sake of a long trip!
I think so too. I've been thinking about this for the last few years. Say you want to see the "four corners" or Snake River Idaho area (from the Eastern US). Before you leave you study up the area history, points of interest, and riding roads, draw yourself up general or specific routes as day rides or overnighters (punch them into a GPS). You load up the bike and gear to camp/eat in about the most economical and easiest driving (no trailer) method to haul a fat valk cross country (Dodge Sprinter). You book a spartan/cheap RV park (with showers and electric) as hub location (or find some secure place to leave the truck, where you also can sleep/live in it nights) and drive there on the slab. The bike stays out under a cover when camping, unless you're on the move. Now if you string several central spots together (ie all in NW, SW, national parks) with plans for each spot, you have a trip for 30-60 days. You could ride all day most days getting quality miles off the highways, not sleep on the ground (much), and have room for better tools, parts, tent, clothes. Also a place out of the weather, and if it decides to rain for days in your location, you pick up and move to another. You also schedule each trip for optimal weather depending on where you are going (temps and precip). Just an idea. Mind you this is me alone. This plan is not as Spartan as living out of saddlebags, but enough so that few wives would want to participate... for a month or two at a time.   |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2010, 11:27:19 AM » |
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I don't see this as quite the same thing as trailering to bike week for a long weekend.
Hey, no worries from me. I'm just funnin' |
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« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2010, 11:58:51 AM » |
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What's this for?
It's a support vehicle...that's like a bra...ya can put some stuff in there, but it's ever so much more fun when the stuff is out and running free. Good One Daniel.... Nice to see you still have a healthy perspective! Ride Safely! |
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2010, 12:30:14 PM » |
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When my Dad was a kid living in South Charlotte, NC they lived on the first dirt track in the area. When new bikes came out the dealers brought them to the farm to test them out. Several times after races bike shops would come by with trucks and pick up the broken bikes and take them directly to the shop.
One day the HD shop service vehicle came by, it was a 50s hardtail HD with a rigid mounted sidecar platform. They would pull broken down HDs up on the sidecar and strap it down. That seems like the best way to move motorcycles...with another motorcycle.
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« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2010, 05:33:51 PM » |
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I am, and have done the homework, and a full IS will fit nicely (in the tall model), along with camping gear for one. And the 5-cyl. diesel is supposed to get nearly 30mpg freeway
I'm sure it was mentioned somewhere in this thread...but I must be overlooking it. Who makes this vehicle (Make/Model)? Jim |
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« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2010, 06:52:48 PM » |
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I believe it is a Dodge/Chrysler product. Hay  Jimmyt |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2010, 08:48:07 PM » |
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I'm sure it was mentioned somewhere in this thread...but I must be overlooking it. Who makes this vehicle (Make/Model)?Dodge Sprinter. Originally designed and built by Mercedes with a 5cy diesel, now Dodge with a 6cy turbo diesel. They cost, and I would be looking for used. 2500 tall boy, don't need a dually 3500 to tote a valk and gear. http://www.dodge.com/en/2009/sprinter/#http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/sprinter/review.html
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« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2010, 05:50:24 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2010, 11:52:54 AM » |
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That's hilarious!!  |
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