steve68steve
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Isn't this Cowboys' exact rig? At one of the Romney rallies - if I'm remembering right - he had an ST and a KTM diagonally in the bed of a Tacoma (or was it a Ridgeline?) and pulled a trailer.
A big Toyota Tundra, a little Casita RV, and a kind of big Tenere.
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Heresjeff
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You miss quoted me, I didn’t use and exclamation point.
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If the wife wants to go on a trip, but doesn't want to ride on the back of a bike....loading the bike is an easy choice. But, the H-D guys carry theirs so they'll make it.
I watched a guy riding a DR650 two up, burn down his bike trying to keep up with three Super Teneres touring Death Valley. The distance and speed were too much for the poor bike.
And his poor wife on the back.
A lightweight dirt bike/dual sport two up? For hundreds of miles?
Whether it’s Death Valley, Yellowstone, or any other excellent riding two up. The Super Tenere works for me.
Riding across the dregs of Nevada in 105 degree heat for 600 miles isn’t my wife’s idea of a good time. And someone needs to explain that making sense? Not to me.
And his poor wife on the back.
A lightweight dirt bike/dual sport two up? For hundreds of miles?
Whether it’s Death Valley, Yellowstone, or any other excellent riding two up. The Super Tenere works for me.
Riding across the dregs of Nevada in 105 degree heat for 600 miles isn’t my wife’s idea of a good time. And someone needs to explain that making sense? Not to me.
He and I both have F150s and I'm pretty sure we both have the 6 1/2 ft bed. Mine for sure is. Here's how I'd load the KTM 690r and Tenere. The steep little hill behind the truck is not very conspicuous from the angle.
Bokerfork
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The steep little hill is key here.
When I bought my S10 from a private party I took my truck (F150) and ramps(plural) and road the bike up into the truck. When I got home I knew I would need help getting the bike out and fortunately had an incline on the property that sufficed(barely) Not fun but doable. Just something to keep in mind if going camping with the beast. Trying to back it down the ramp while simultaneously stepping down from the tailgate on level ground would be all but impossibly IMHO.
When I bought my S10 from a private party I took my truck (F150) and ramps(plural) and road the bike up into the truck. When I got home I knew I would need help getting the bike out and fortunately had an incline on the property that sufficed(barely) Not fun but doable. Just something to keep in mind if going camping with the beast. Trying to back it down the ramp while simultaneously stepping down from the tailgate on level ground would be all but impossibly IMHO.
Heresjeff
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I’ve seen a guy use a bed mounted winch to pull up and ease down a big bike into the bed. Might be something to consider?
Here’s an example I just googled. And he’s got one hell of a ramp too
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Here’s an example I just googled. And he’s got one hell of a ramp too
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steve68steve
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The reason I remember it being a Ridgeline or Tacoma is because I remember thinking, "not only did he get it in there, he got TWO in there." Maybe it was just the short bed.He and I both have F150s and I'm pretty sure we both have the 6 1/2 ft bed. Mine for sure is. Here's how I'd load the KTM 690r and Tenere. The steep little hill behind the truck is not very conspicuous from the angle.
IIRC, he strapped them down on their side stands, too. I raised an eyebrow at that, but he said he'd logged <arbitrary huge amount of> miles with no problems. More than one way to skin a cat, I guess.
My memory also has you having a moto tent trailer there - not sure I've got that right, either.
I've done some moto trips riding/ camping and the lack of comfort and convenience gets old. I've done some towing the bike behind a truck camper rig - the sleeping/ cooking/ bathroom/ storage of the camper is super luxurious, but it loses a big chunk of the sense of adventure. Each has it pros and cons - I thinking that a motorcycle camper/ trailer might be the sweet spot: still riding, but not sleeping on the ground and having to change clothes laying down.
Glen The Cajun Elf who lives in his van uses one when he loads his Ténéré inside.
rfulcher
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Original poster here. Sounds like the consensus is that the trip is reasonable with my stuff
I don't know how long the bike rides will be when we are on the road with the RV trailer. I suspect some of the day rides will be 2 up and around 300-400 miles. The rides will not be on the interstate, that's what the truck and trailer are for. I have an SV650 and a Tenere. I know we both can do it on the SV650. However I am 67, 6 ft and 230 lbs, and my wife is a svelte 5.5 ft. I can't see enjoying a 400 mile day on the SV650 riding 2 up. We have made 3 day 1000 mile trips to and around the mountains on the Tenere no problem, I sure as hell don't want to do that on an SV or DR 650. If I was by myself the SV650 would be the bike to take.
For me the Tenere, Tundra, and Casita allow me to have my cake and eat it to.
Maybe I should open up another thread but; I am clueless when I get away from the southeast. Any suggestions or must see/do things for a 4-6 week cross country trip?
I don't know how long the bike rides will be when we are on the road with the RV trailer. I suspect some of the day rides will be 2 up and around 300-400 miles. The rides will not be on the interstate, that's what the truck and trailer are for. I have an SV650 and a Tenere. I know we both can do it on the SV650. However I am 67, 6 ft and 230 lbs, and my wife is a svelte 5.5 ft. I can't see enjoying a 400 mile day on the SV650 riding 2 up. We have made 3 day 1000 mile trips to and around the mountains on the Tenere no problem, I sure as hell don't want to do that on an SV or DR 650. If I was by myself the SV650 would be the bike to take.
For me the Tenere, Tundra, and Casita allow me to have my cake and eat it to.
Maybe I should open up another thread but; I am clueless when I get away from the southeast. Any suggestions or must see/do things for a 4-6 week cross country trip?
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ballisticexchris
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I managed to get my Goldwing loaded for a quick day ride at a local riding area. You know how it is. Why ride in misery, I'll just truck it 100 miles then unload to ride around town.
Heresjeff
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Is this trolling? I think this is trolling, are you being a troll Chris?
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I thought this was a 2-wheeler forum!
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It's somebody wanting to include a bike with a travel trailer and keep the spouse comfortable. Sounds good to me. I'd sell the Casita and get a toy hauler though.
Says the guy with the toy hauler.I thought this was a 2-wheeler forum!
I thought this was a 2-wheeler forum!
That appeared to me to be either a trike or training wheels in the back of the truck