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aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:54 pm
by LargeWayRound
HI Guys

I just posting to see if anyone in the aberdeen / aberdeenshire area would have a bike ramp that you could loan me for the ullapool rally .

The ramp would have to be able to support a Transalp 650 into the back of a transit type van.

I would collect and return ..

Anyone


:)

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:44 pm
by africajim
Sorry I can't help mate, I use the tailgate off my trailer for mine but it's not really long enough for your needs.
If you're stuck stuck, Willie Young has in stock sitting at the bottom of the stairs so at least you could buy one if need be. I think they're around £50?
Sorry mate.

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:58 pm
by sprintster
If your stuck I've got lengths of 6"x2" timber lying in my shed.I've managed to get a Triumph 900 into a transit using them.(Not on my own,I hasten to add!)I'm in the Alford area.

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:36 pm
by CBSTD
Craig it's not Aberdeen /shire but there is an 8"x2.5" six feet long it gets my 990 into the van it's lying down the side of the house help your self.

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:38 pm
by LargeWayRound
CBSTD wrote:Craig it's not Aberdeen /shire but there is an 8"x2.5" six feet long it gets my 990 into the van it's lying down the side of the house help your self.
A bit far , but cheers

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:39 pm
by LargeWayRound
sprintster wrote:If your stuck I've got lengths of 6"x2" timber lying in my shed.I've managed to get a Triumph 900 into a transit using them.(Not on my own,I hasten to add!)I'm in the Alford area.
I can get my hands on some timber (i Think) around here .. but really looking for proper one , dont want any accidents :)

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:41 pm
by LargeWayRound
Cheers Jim

I have priced a folding one on ebay . something like £49 free shipping ..

But since I only really need for one weekend :blink:

May buy one and sell here later .. :whistle:

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:26 pm
by outrunner
You might think I am taking the pi**, but have you though about using an alloy ladder? You might be surprised as to how strong they are. I have seen my mate put his quad in the van using 2 ladders. :)

Andy.

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:01 pm
by Shunt
Or drag some strong mates out the pub to give ya a lift in ;)

Ive used an alll ladder with a scafoold board before, I put the van jack under the middle of it to give it some support.

Re: aberdeen area , loan of bike ramp

Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:02 pm
by LargeWayRound
Andy , never thought of that .

I have a alloy 3 part ladder .. hmmmm

Expensive ladder though >. LOL