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Adamm0621
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Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 09:51:23 AM »
So I'll be going to the dealership tomorrow to pick up my new Monster and was wondering what I should do. It's about a 45 drive to the dealership and I don't have a truck. I have a friend who is offering to let me use his truck, but then I would still need tie-downs and a ramp. The weather tomorrow is supposed to be clear with a high of 34 degrees, and the roads are pretty clear as well.
I'm wondering if I should go buy a ramp and tie-downs, or if I should ride it back. I have cold weather gear but it should be chilly nonetheless.
Any thoughts?
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 09:52:31 AM »
Me? I'd ride it.
I'm also an idiot.
Wear everything you got.
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 09:56:02 AM »
You can always take a break on the way home to warm up. I personally would probably try to ride it rather than spend money on a ramp and tie downs (although those are good things to own).
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February 12, 2010, 09:56:02 AM »
34 is pretty cold if you dont have teh right gear
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 09:56:58 AM »
How cold is cold? Remember cold tires and cold pavement = less traction. I'll ride down to 30 or 40 as long as there isn't any other traction problems. Any snow/salt/sand situation to deal with? If there was any snow/salt/sand to contend with, I would truck it home, it being a new bike and all.
Your dealer should have a ramp. If you don't have a ramp at home, look for a hill or a loading dock. I have a slight hill in my front yard that if I back up until my tailgate touches the hill, I don't need a ramp. If you have rope and know the trucker's hitch, you don't even need straps.
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February 12, 2010, 09:58:57 AM »
If you don't have he right gear, just be ready to stop often to warm up. The ramp and tie-downs are great things to own, but cold weather gear is more important IMO.
Be careful and good luck!
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February 12, 2010, 10:30:35 AM »
New bike with new tires on winter roads with grime n' muck n' stuff? A high of 34? 45 min ride?
I'd truck it. Cuz I'm as much of a pussy as Mr. I is an idiot. Besides, it's always useful to have a ramp n' tie downs around. If not, you can later sell 'em on craigslist and recoup most of your cost.
Here's the other thing -- there's nothing worse than getting a new bike back from the dealer and already having it mucked up with winter road grime. This may be vain, but you only get to have a bike look new for just a little bit before the scratching, the fade, and the general wear and tear. Savor that short period of newness. It'll get worn-looking soon enough. 'Specially if you let me ride it.
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 11:17:33 AM »
Quote from: Spidey on February 12, 2010, 10:30:35 AM
It'll get worn-looking soon enough. 'Specially if you let me ride it.
worn, or wrecked?
to the OP-can your dealer deliver? or is that out of their range? the dealer here offered to drop my bike off at my place if I wasn't able to get it there when it was ready
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February 12, 2010, 11:45:57 AM »
I think I'm going to dress real warm and ride it. My wife drove up to Louisville where the dealership is today and said the roads were fine. I plan on buying a ramp and tie-downs for the future, but I wasn't expecting to pick up the bike so soon. The only thing that hasn't come in yet is the CF Termis which won't come in until sometime next month.
I'll be riding very slow and safe, and my wife will be following me in the car.
This time tomorrow there will be a brand new Monster in my garage!
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February 12, 2010, 12:11:48 PM »
i would totally advise against the wife following you home the first time.
get a friend and a truck. borrow a ramp.
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February 12, 2010, 12:34:10 PM »
Quote from: Raux on February 12, 2010, 12:11:48 PM
i would totally advise against the wife following you home the first time.
get a friend and a truck. borrow a ramp.
or a mistress.
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February 12, 2010, 01:52:31 PM »
Quote from: Adamm3406 on February 12, 2010, 11:45:57 AM
This time tomorrow there will be a brand new Monster in my garage!
How exciting! congrats!
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February 12, 2010, 02:00:14 PM »
Let it stay with the dealership until you find a truck OR the weather warms up by 10-15F. It is silly to ride a new motorcycle that you do not have much experience with in such cold weather.
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 02:01:03 PM »
Very nice, personally I'd hope that they'd be able to deliver it, and in the absence of that opportunity I'd have a friend truck it home. The prospect of dumping a brand new and unfamiliar bike would be too much for me.
Just dont do this:
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Re: Put it in a truck or ride it home?
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February 12, 2010, 03:38:09 PM »
If your roads are clear, salt & gravel free, I would not even think twice.
You'l want a real good windproof layer.
Certainly take 'er easy, way easy, cold roads & cold tires encourage such.
Stop often and admire your ride.
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