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Started by freeclimbmtb, October 03, 2011, 04:01:11 PM

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freeclimbmtb

October 03, 2011, 04:01:11 PM
The time is almost here where I have to move from sunny southern california back to new england (just in time for winter...ugh.)

Option one.  Ship the bike and fly on the governments dime

Option two.  Buy a vehicle and roadtrip it back. 

Im leaning toward option two. since i could use a truck around the house anyway.


Now vehicle.  I want an early 90s toyota 4cyl 4x4 manual.  (good luck finding that in so cal that hasnt been butchered and baja'd)

my real question, is can i fit a monster in the back of a 4Runner if i pull the seats??
2011 Monster 796 ABS

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BoDiddley

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October 03, 2011, 04:53:54 PM
If you can put the straps on it why not. I think you should just jump on it and ride it home. ;D
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thought

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October 03, 2011, 07:26:03 PM
hmmm... on a early 90's 4runner?  i sorta really doubt it.  you still might have width issues even if you figure out how to safely get it into the car on it's side.  because you def wont be able to get it in rubber side down.
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freeclimbmtb

#3
October 04, 2011, 05:29:32 AM
Quote from: BoDiddley on October 03, 2011, 04:53:54 PM
If you can put the straps on it why not. I think you should just jump on it and ride it home. ;D

3000 miles on a monster in november/december with 6 months worth of stuff (and all the crap ive accumulated along the way...including a full outfit of scuba gear)...no i dont think ill be riding it. 

Im curious about unloading the rear preload and ratchet compressing the suspension front and rear, granted its not good for the suspension, but i wonder if that would give me the clearance to get it in standing. 

Either way, looks like I need to find a pickup.
2011 Monster 796 ABS

CW/evotech tail tidy, lightwereks integrated tail light, CRG Arrow bar end mirrors, Duc.ee solenoid eliminator & 696 midpipe, sans charcoal canister, pileon grab bars, Arrow Dark slipons (sans dB killers), Rizoma Zero11's, Rizoma Lux grips, Rizoma rearsets, Rizoma gas cap, 1098R Ohlins forks, IMA Triples, Galfer wave rotors, Brembo radial masters, Rizoma reservoirs, Ohlins DU737, Rizoma bars, 15t AFAM front and 41t supersprox rear sprocket with EK MVXC chain.

MikeZ

#4
October 04, 2011, 06:04:28 AM
Or get your 4-runner and rent/buy a small trailer for the bike
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thought

#5
October 04, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
Quote from: MikeZ on October 04, 2011, 06:04:28 AM
Or get your 4-runner and rent/buy a small trailer for the bike


motorcycle trailers are $15.00 a day from uhaul
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'11 M796 ABS - Sold
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hbliam

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October 04, 2011, 07:49:11 AM
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