Its a pretty nice size trunk but for sure it will be hanging out. I want to know if you think my car will handle it. Its a 92 Lexus ES300 if that helps any. And the bike is FZ Yahama 600. Can I just tie it down with some rope and be okay?
2007-06-06 18:08:10 · 9 answers · asked by sonyab523 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Ummmm.........NO! and there are several reasons why!
1. The distance from the tail light edge of your trunk and the top back side of your trunk is not enough to allow the handle bars of the bike to slide in.
2. Not enough of the bike will slide in to counter the weight hanging out.
3. It will take several of you to lift the bike high enough as it probably weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 to 700 pounds.
4. Unless you want a picture of your car in one of the magazines saying something along the line of "What the hell were they thinking?" I wouldn't do it.
5. If you do attempt to it make sure and email me cuz I'll bring my lawn chair and a case of beer as I am sure this would be some good entertainment.
2007-06-06 18:17:33 · answer #1 · answered by viking165301 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
It is easy to figure out. You will put the rear end in first. The handle bars will be hanging out of the trunk, they are very wide.
Measure the widest part of the motorcycle behind the handle bars. It is probably in the foot pedals area. Measure the distance from the botom of the trunk to the top when it is closed. You will have to estimate this by looking at where the trunk connects to the body. If that measurement allows the rest of the motorscycle to fit in from top to bottom then you can take the next measurement.
Measure the distance from the back of the handle bars to the furthest tip of the motorcycle. Now measure the distance from the end of the trunk to the back of the back seat (assuming the both seats do not fold down) If they do, there is no problem at all.
My guess is the trunk will not be long enough to allow only the front wheel and handle bars to be hanging out.
Lifting the motorcycle into the trunk requires two people. Don't try it yourself. Bicycles are hard enough to do.
Remember that oil and gasoline are in the motorcycle and may spill out. Protect all the surfaces with something that will not allow the oil or gasoline to come in contact with your cars material.
Assuming you did all the above and a portion of the motor cycle is hanging out you need to really tie the trunk down. I use multiple bungy cords and really make them tight. I put a piece of material between the motorcycle and the end of the trunk so it does not hurt the paint on either part.
The last thing you need is a big red bandanna. Most states still require that on anything protruding out of a car.
good luck and happy riding.
Dah dude
2007-06-06 18:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may fit, but you will probably damage something either on your car or the motorcycle. That bike is a little large to be picking up and throwing into your trunk.
2007-06-06 18:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that in about 1982, I had to put my motorcycle in a Plymouth Horizon, (a compact car). What I did was disassemble, or remove the front forks, everything fit just fine after I did that.
2007-06-06 18:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you do put it in your trunk be sure you empty the gass tank COMPLETLY and check the carb for gas and still shut off the gas
2007-06-06 18:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by wyattpotts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny... there is a lady that ask why boys ask stupid questions but I'm thinking she meant you. check out that comment, it was post it earlier today. maybe she will help you with that!
2007-06-07 07:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by jesse w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup-you bet
just a thought,does this car have a trailer hitch?
2007-06-06 18:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by doubletriggers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can be easily done but with a chain!
2007-06-06 18:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by xxx_funky2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would pe pretty hard but yeah
2016-04-18 01:25:12 · answer #9 · answered by ads asd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋