Bikers with motorhomes....

I have a 125 Yamaha YBR I stick in the garage of my Adria, wouldn't mind trying for something a bit bigger but might be a problem getting it in & out of the van. As it is the Yamaha weighs about 105 kgs with a max for the garage being 150 kgs. We also managed to fit in a couple of mountain bikes (for when we feel energetic) if I take the front wheels off.
 
I recently sold my Aprilia Tuono and bought a Suzuki SV1000 K3, and with the change i also bought a 'rac-n-roll' rack (ebay rules!!) for the MH and a very lightweight Honda CRF230 (road legal). I won't be chancing the SV on the rack but when the CRF is on the rack you can't even tell it there (108kg)

Now i have a cheap way of getting to work (80mpg) that i can occasionally do some 'trail-riding' on...which i could take with me if i desired to do some 'exploring' whilst wildcamping.

I still have a 1000cc V-twin for rideouts when 'her-indoors' is working (2009 Scottish Tour starts 9th August)

We still enjoy our times together in the Hymer every 2nd weekend doing mostly 'wildcamping' :D
 

Attachments

  • CRF+SV.jpg
    CRF+SV.jpg
    19.5 KB · Views: 105
ajs said:
pics are toooo small pottsy.... can't seeem... i'm old:D

regards:rolleyes:
aj
Click to expand...

Here are some pics of the CRF before i fitted reinforced handguards to it last night

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

..and here are some pics of the SV

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

..and here are some random pics of our week of wildcamping around Scotland in May 2009

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket




wheresourvan-1.jpg
 
I've almost always had a bike of one form or another since I passed my test at 17yrs old.
Never felt the need for anything above 500 though - I wouldn't be able to use all that power so don't see the point in paying for it - both the cost of the bike and the insurance. But that's just me - different strokes for different folks :)

I've got a 350 Indian Bullet and a Kwack ER5, "the Boss" doesn't ride pillion anymore and doesn't drive so there's no point in taking either bike with us, although I must admit I very often look longingly at some of the roads we travel in the van
 
I couldn't be without my bike, an old Honda Shadow, and this Towtal rack (installed at 4 figure expense by the previous owner) lets me get its 200kg on or off in about five minutes. Like most things, you got to get it right, especially when the only time I rushed it I put a hole in the bottom radiator hose which caught on the angle from the ramp to the platform. Since the photos were taken I've turned the ramp round so it loads from the pavement side and I have to be a little careful of the hot exhausts when running it up the ramp in first. The V8 doesn't notice the weight and the old girl steers like a boat with or without the bike on the back.
IMG_0015.jpg

IMG_0036.jpg

It comes in handy for all sorts of things
072.jpg


(Yes, I know the reg number is visible, anyone wanting to steal my identity, please carry on).
 
Excellent setup youve got there, making me jealous, good camping.....Bob
 
just sold the Blade and got myself Yam maxim custom 750 Inport ,to slow me down,its mad trying to keep up with the young boys these days.
But its finding time for the bike like i bet most of you have them locked away in the back of a garage,busy away all the time enjoying the van,i thought about taking the bike out this week but unfortunately we are heading up north ,so the bike still gets left out again.
 
I sold my GPZ 1000 last year and miss not having a bike, however just swopped the Dragons SAAB 9-3 convertible for a Audi V6 Sportline Cabriolet and top down, no helmet required, Bose Symphony Audio, I am learning to live with the loss. Plus I have never fallen of this yet. May get a little bike for the back sometime, but hate hate hate scooters, anyone any ideas for an nice 125/175cc that not to girly. I thought about one of thos MadAss things as they look a bit different, anyone had one or got one ?
 
Hi, bit of a late reply having seen how long the thread has been going, but I've just changes our Triumph Trophy 1200 for a BMW F800GS as the Trophy was a bit heavy at 235kg, and the BMW is only 176kg.

However I think that's still far too heavy for anything but a trailer, which I now have so hope to take it back down to Devon and visit the bits we couldn't get to with the motorhome.
 
Does that mean they won't refuse to start or leak oil all over the place like the good old British built ones used to?:rolleyes:
 
Bike trailer

Hi all new to this site today. have a VFR weighs about 250 kg- and looking for the perfect trailer for one or possibly 2 sports bikes friend has a suzuki TL. Really need somerthing with some kind of floor so i can get the feet down when loading it. too worried that if it was just a rail would drive on then fall over!!

Any thoughts. Thanks all
 
I've had bikes for 20-odd years. Fairly recently I've toured in europe on a 1200 bandit and a 900 elefant. Raced enduro for years (didn't ride on the road much then). Currently have a firestorm for occasional weekend pottering.
 
Hi all,
we have been motor homing for the last 10years and have just discovered that motor homes and bikes go together really well.Started with a 50cc scooter then bought a 1961 Lambretta then bought a 125 yamaha scooter recently added a Kawasaki 1000 tourer. problem is i still own all of them.My Hymer has a garage and the modern 125 fits in the back .i spent a lot of time looking at weights etc and really the most practical way is to downsize the bike to fit the motor home
All the scooters can be carried on the rack as well as inside and we are still within the 2200kg rear axle pay load
Go for it you wont be disappointed
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who viewed this discussion (Total:0)

Back
Top