Date:         Fri, 21 Mar 2003 03:56:33 -0500
Reply-To:     David Wilhite <dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Wilhite <dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone ever fit a motorcycle in a vanagon?
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I've placed my KLR650 (bigger and heavier than a XR) into a Vanagon without removing the rear seat.  I removed the front passenger seat and placed the front tire of the motorcycle between the front seats.  I used seat belts as tie down points.

You have to get the front wheel up and into it first, with the bike not perpindicular to the door.  If you use a ramp, the whole bike will be too high and will not fit.  You kind of have to snake the bike in.

This was in a non-Westy syncro, but the way I had it, I am sure it would fit in my Westy.

I even have a picture of it inside.

David

> That's my XR 600 next to the van and it would not be even
> close to fitting
> inside a westfalia.

Dang! I do NOT want to hear that!!! I still have to get my
new to me XL600R home, and the only means it one of the
vnagons...I guess my origional plan of disassembling it
will happen.  ;-(

...at least I know the Garelli will fit easier, but will be
both together wnen I take them home...will be a full westy!

Paul

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