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26 Oct 2010
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How long is it???
Hi Guys,
Could some kind person please whip a tape measure over their 1VJ and let me know the overall length please.....
I've gotta pick mine up on fri, and i need to make sure it's gonna fit on the trailer im gonna borrow....Trailer's got sides and a front and back so i can't have any overhang, so i need the whole measurment including rear mudguard......
Thanks in advance
Steve...
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26 Oct 2010
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Is it a closed trailer or just with some low walls and backdoor?
you can always leave the door open! I've done that.. lol
Just tie down the front suspension (compressed a bit) with two strap one to one side and the other to the other in kind of a V shape and tie the front wheel to the front
You can always keep the sidestand on if you want...
On the back back wheel just tie it to the back...
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27 Oct 2010
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Hey Vando,
It's a box trailer, thats why i can't have any overhang. Also leaving the rear load door open isn't an option as it's about 5 feet long. I've got a 440 mile round trip to do so really don't wanna make it a wasted journey,thats why the overall measurment would be really useful.....I "think" it'll fit, but only just........
Cheers Steve.
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27 Oct 2010
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oh i get it now...
well, if i had a 1vj i'd give you the measures you need...
btw, why not just ride her back home?
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27 Oct 2010
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Engine's just been totally rebuilt and i don't wanna run it at a constant rpm down the motorway for such a long way (it's over 200 miles of motorway each way) also i'd have to go back after and pick my car up!!!!!
Easiest way is drive there, trailer it back.......Plus, i don't think my fingers could take the cold for that long (yea, i'm getting older and whimpier!!!!!!)
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If it doubt take along a set of 12mm spanners an a 40mm shifter and remove the triple clamps and front end. You'll shave off more than half a meter and it's a relatively quick and painless procedure.
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Good idea, cheers Bruken, hadn't thought of that......or maybe just drop the front wheel out and it can stand on the fork bottoms......been put back a bit now so not picking up till sometime next week....I'll keep you all posted.
Steve.
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