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Motorbike in a defender
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:39 pm
by oops
as the title suggest has anyone tried this, obviously with the back seat down, and what is the limiting factor, im guessing height. The reason Im asking this is that im thinking of selling my rangie for either a county/defender or a dual cab lux. Even though we have a trailer it would be handy to able to put the bike in the car.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:47 pm
by Micka
I would say that the stoopid ass rear door would not be wide enough to fit the handle bars and it really would be difficult to manouvre the bike to get it inside.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:51 pm
by advdisco1
make up a rake that goes into your tow hinch. bike 'n rack run side ways across the back of the car.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:24 pm
by chimpboy
Dual cab defender? They look cool too.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:25 pm
by Loanrangie
Unless its a Peewee 50 dont bother, get a 130 Hi Cap ute if you want room for 5 plus a bike or 2.
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:18 am
by oops
I like the idea advdisco1, and I have seen someone with this set up but It would be easier to stick to the current trailer and fix it up a little. whilst I love the 130 dual cab they are a little outta my price range, gotta wait till I finish uni and start making some real coin. Thanks for the replies though guys.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:24 pm
by dobbo
The old Long Range Patrol Vehicles had motorbikes mounted sideways across the back, so some trail bikes will fit. Bolt on extentions to the rear crossmember may be an option but it would block back door access into the vehicle. the spare could be mounted on a roof rack.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:16 pm
by advdisco1
i made it up on a weekend. material cost about $150. saves towing a trailer for just 1 bike, save fuel aswell.
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:13 am
by r0880
Completely pointless comment but I could fit a DT200 in the back of my old barn door MQ patrol (seats folded completely flat in back level with floor).
I can get my z50 in my Rangie...
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:27 pm
by 1103.9TD
LRPV's are wider than a standard Landy.