Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

[theflash083]

I did a search and couldnt find a answer to the question i have.

Would you be able to put a 600cc Motorcycle in the bed of a Sy?
Ive read that they sy's are only supposed to have 500lbs towing capacity's? and a 600cc sport bike usually weights just around there. Any one have any experience doing this?

here are the dimensions of the motorcycle i would be hauling.

Dimensions:
Length
2010mm (79.1in)
Width (Handlebars)
710mm (28in)
Height
1109mm (43.7in)
Wheelbase
1392mm (54.8in)
Weight (Dry)
363 lbs

 

[natsforever]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

If it's in the bed your not towing it. :lol:

I wouldn't be scared to do it, but I wouldn't try a boost launch...

 

[theflash083]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

If it's in the bed your not towing it. :lol:

I wouldn't be scared to do it, but I wouldn't try a boost launch...

right, but i didn't know if the tow capacity was due to just putting more stress on the suspension. How long is the bed with the tail gate down?

 

[jjorgensen52]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

your bed is just a shade over 72" gate up, so probably about 90" gate down. The trailering concerns are intercooler and transmission based for the most part. Be gentle on it, no boosted shifts and it will be fine.

 

[SY1616]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

It'll be fine!

 

[theflash083]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

Sweet, Thanks guys.
I guess it makes sense if you can have a typhoon full of people its probably about the same weight. :tup:

 

[cloneman315]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

it will be fine,not one problem will u have

 

[sy2675]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

it will be fine,not one problem will u have

spoken just like yoda! :rotf: amy the force be with you! :lol:

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

when it breaks down you will at least have something to get home on!

Maybe all Sys should have come with a bike from the factory

 

[Baythan]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

when it breaks down you will at least have something to get home on!

Maybe all Sys should have come with a bike from the factory

Like this one:

 

[theflash083]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

Like this one:

:rotf:
not sure how far into town you will get on that thing before getting clobbered

 

[Daron]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

I hauled a GSXR 750 in the bed of my sy many times. No prob...

 

[Zewerr]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

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Yamaha V-Max. 1200 cc, 620 lbs. Barely made it fit with the tailgate up by throwing it in diagonally. It made the rear suspension ride on the bump stops (w/ 2 inch blocks). And it made it hard for me to close my door. Good thing I only had to drive about 2 miles.

 

[SY2932]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

here are the dimensions of the motorcycle i would be hauling.

Dimensions:
Length
2010mm (79.1in)
Width (Handlebars)
710mm (28in)
Height
1109mm (43.7in)
Wheelbase
1392mm (54.8in)
Weight (Dry)
363 lbs

I haul more weight than that in tools often in my truck. As mentioned, boosted launches are a no no. You just have to be careful if the rear wheel is close to your cladding. My truck is lowered 2 inches in the back and I had my rear wheel scuff the top of my cladding once when it bottomed out on a rough road.

 

[rick1611]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

Fits perfect ,

 

[theflash083]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

http://216.240.155.171/dfireweb/Smeg/loaded.JPG

Yamaha V-Max. 1200 cc, 620 lbs. Barely made it fit with the tailgate up by throwing it in diagonally. It made the rear suspension ride on the bump stops (w/ 2 inch blocks). And it made it hard for me to close my door. Good thing I only had to drive about 2 miles.

well this would be a Daytona 675 :tup: so it lighter and shorter was this a stock height syclone, because i dont plan on lowering it. Thanks for the input.

 

[Big Dave]

Re: Motorcycle In the Bed of a Sy

I hauled a '94 Honda 900RR from California to Iowa and back with no problems. truck was stock height at the time.