Using a Ranger to Haul FZ6

tyler2011

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This is how my FZ made its way home in the back of my Mazda B3000 (ranger with slightly different exterior sheet metal) with a 6' bed. This was in the middle of the 4hr trip. It might be a bit hard to see but the rear tire is on the bed and not the tailgate.
 

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Maybe I should swap in my 95 mustangs turbo 331 engine :)

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Now this thread is getting good!
 

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If you need a couple of inches more then release the air from the wheels - you'll be able to squeeze the rubber a little ;)
 

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Without the picture, I would have totally called BS on this. How the heck did you get that in there?
Handlebars off? Forks compressed? Shoe horn??

Is this a serious question? I haul my FZ6 in a Dodge Grand Caravan, so I'm guessing in a real truck you'd be ok...

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Congrats on the new bike, OP! :thumbup:

Without the picture, I would have totally called BS on this. How the heck did you get that in there?
Handlebars off? Forks compressed? Shoe horn??

For that picture, the windscreen came off, that's it. The second time I did it, I had my mirrors off anyways for my trackday. Handlebars off would have might have been a big help, but then would lose the handling points. It's easiest to use a loading dock or something to go in fairly level, as opposed to up a ramp, as the center stand can get in the way. Put the ramp on the far right, go up the ramp, to tip the bike at a 45 degree angle (or maybe less) to get the handlebars and fairing through the gate. Then maneuver it around inside until you can get it on the kickstand to catch your breath. This bike is waaay easier to get in the van than my DR350 was.

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