Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Question re hauling bikes

Author: Ian Adkins

Date: Jan 5, 2002, 8:40 PM

Post ID: 1709307258


Hunter and all,

Thanks for all the great advice and reassurance. I think I will keep them
complete, pack one forward and one backward. Checking them each gas stop
will be the norm for sure. I intend on blocking the wheels and tieing them
off VERY well.

I am hoping that the border guys won't give me too much of a hassle at the
border. I have found that if you have all the paperwork in hand they are
pretty easy. Not looking like an Afgan helps too :-)

Georgia is my destination. I'm excited about joining y'all in the Great
Republic although my first year will be rally free due to no vacation time
:-( Hopefully I will see some of you at the MGNA Open House (if the have it
this year)

Regards...Ian

p.s. by the way...I heard that the 2004 National will be in South Dakota. I
think we should plan the next phase of the Loop Meets be there. I know
Charlie will be up for it :-)

-----Original Message-----
From: Hunter Jones <rjon-@nc.rr.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: January 5, 2002 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: Question re hauling bikes



 Hi Ian,

I wouldn't take 'em apart. If nothing else I have learned that bikes take
up a lot less space when assembled! I have carried many pairs of Guzzi in
my Nissan with no problems and it is only 4 foot something at the rails and
less between the wheel wells. As has been mentioned do check them after a
short time to make sure they dont get floppy on ya.
I also wonder if the customs man is gonna want to look at the numbers or
whatnot. That may influence your packing procedure as well.
We look forward to having you here! Do I remeber correctly that you are
coming to GA?

Hunter

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