The basic audio setup I think. All I want to do is plug my iPod into it and play tunes. I might upgrade the speakers. It has an audio input jack.
Our new Gem Green Moto Van has arrived!
I was stoked to find out our custom ordered van came in early. I wasn't expecting it for another month, what a nice surprise.
The commercial acct guy I worked with liked the green color so much he's ordering another to have on the lot to show off. We're really happy with the Gem Green color, it's unique and changes quite a bit depending on how the light hits it.
Here's some pix of it.
The commercial acct guy I worked with liked the green color so much he's ordering another to have on the lot to show off. We're really happy with the Gem Green color, it's unique and changes quite a bit depending on how the light hits it.
Here's some pix of it.
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Rick,
How do you like the Baxley stands? I have seen the Sport stand at a local shop but am considering the larger "LA stand" as I need to go from 17 - 21 front wheel sizes to cover my bikes, plus "possible others".
I don't think the rear stands will work with two of my bikes that have single sided swingarms. I'm thinking I might go with mounting the stands to a sub board that locks into place using the body ribs the way Smitty did his. The other option will be locking them down to the L rail I plan to run on the floor. The L rail approach is probably the most secure.
The other stand I saw that I liked a lot was the
I'd also like to make use of them in the garage when necessary.
How do you like the Baxley stands? I have seen the Sport stand at a local shop but am considering the larger "LA stand" as I need to go from 17 - 21 front wheel sizes to cover my bikes, plus "possible others".
I don't think the rear stands will work with two of my bikes that have single sided swingarms. I'm thinking I might go with mounting the stands to a sub board that locks into place using the body ribs the way Smitty did his. The other option will be locking them down to the L rail I plan to run on the floor. The L rail approach is probably the most secure.
The other stand I saw that I liked a lot was the
I'd also like to make use of them in the garage when necessary.
Rick,
It sounds like the Baxley sport will handle what I need, 17" sport to 21" dual sport. I do have a 600 lb Guzzi Stevio that will go into it occasionally. After looking around on the web I think I like the Baxley Sport the best overall. I was impressed with how well it held the bikes at a local shop when I saw it there. The quality of build was also quite nice.
Can you post some pix of how you mounted the chocks etc.? Or maybe you have posted them and can give me hint/link on where to find them.
I watched a video on the Pit Bull rear axle restraint, it might work for my Speed Triple but not the Stelvio.
I shudder at the thought of handlebars smacking the glass, I must prevent that at all cost.
It sounds like the Baxley sport will handle what I need, 17" sport to 21" dual sport. I do have a 600 lb Guzzi Stevio that will go into it occasionally. After looking around on the web I think I like the Baxley Sport the best overall. I was impressed with how well it held the bikes at a local shop when I saw it there. The quality of build was also quite nice.
Can you post some pix of how you mounted the chocks etc.? Or maybe you have posted them and can give me hint/link on where to find them.
I watched a video on the Pit Bull rear axle restraint, it might work for my Speed Triple but not the Stelvio.
I shudder at the thought of handlebars smacking the glass, I must prevent that at all cost.
I received the Baxley sport chock yesterday.
I tried it with 17, 19, and 21 inch front wheels. It works great with 17 & 19 and "ok" with 21.
I looked at it and realized with some judicial grinding on the front stop mounting brackets you can flip the front stop over to move it up, then use the rear holes, and then it works much better for the 21" wheels. Why Baxley doesn't reprofile the stop mounts and make use of this is beyond me, it seems natural.
This is how it looks "stock" in the low position.
Next I need to source a good ramp. I have an old school aluminum dirt bike ramp that's not up to Adventure bike use.
I tried it with 17, 19, and 21 inch front wheels. It works great with 17 & 19 and "ok" with 21.
I looked at it and realized with some judicial grinding on the front stop mounting brackets you can flip the front stop over to move it up, then use the rear holes, and then it works much better for the 21" wheels. Why Baxley doesn't reprofile the stop mounts and make use of this is beyond me, it seems natural.
This is how it looks "stock" in the low position.
Next I need to source a good ramp. I have an old school aluminum dirt bike ramp that's not up to Adventure bike use.
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I got a chance to try loading one of my bikes in the van this weekend. I was really impressed with how secure it was using the wheel chock and only 2 tiedowns. If it were a heavier bike I'd be using 4, but it was ROCK solid with this setup.
Now, to find that set of arched folding aluminum ramps.....
BTW, has anybody tried using this sliding door grab handle mounted to the inside of the right side rear door for pulling it shut from the inside? It seems like just the right handle.
Now, to find that set of arched folding aluminum ramps.....
BTW, has anybody tried using this sliding door grab handle mounted to the inside of the right side rear door for pulling it shut from the inside? It seems like just the right handle.
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If forgot what thread I was reading, but somebody wanted to know how the backup camera image looked in the rear view mirror.
Here's a shot of it in action.
Here's a shot of it in action.
I pulled the trigger on a set of these arched aluminum loading ramps and got to try them out with my heavier Adventure bike yesterday.
They are rated at 1,500 lbs for the pair though it seems like more than I'd probably be comfortable with. They are a tad flexy when you stand on them but they handled my 600+ lbs ADV bike pretty well as the load is spread out over two wheels.
The flip side of them being slightly flexy is they are pretty light and easy to handle. They will store nicely strapped vertically to the wall behind each wheel well.
They are rated at 1,500 lbs for the pair though it seems like more than I'd probably be comfortable with. They are a tad flexy when you stand on them but they handled my 600+ lbs ADV bike pretty well as the load is spread out over two wheels.
The flip side of them being slightly flexy is they are pretty light and easy to handle. They will store nicely strapped vertically to the wall behind each wheel well.
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I did my first test tow today. It went pretty good overall. The only thing that didn't work out so well was I found I have no power to my trailer connector, either one the flat four or the round 7 pin. I don't know why but it's going back to the dealer to let them figure it out.
So.... I finally got the L-track in the floor and the seats installed, major project, about 4 solid days of work with 2 people.
The most time consuming part of it was the layout and figuring where we could drill or not.
We lowered the fuel tank which was quite easy and did not require any disconnects. 6 bolts, 3 each side for the support straps and it's down.
We then started the layout being as precise as possible
And drilling begun. I machined a drill stop to prevent going any further than necessary.
Here's some of the L-track laid down.
A view from the bottom. I put silicone on the holes to help seal them up and hopefully prevent rust on the edges.
After all the track was down we made a huge template from cardboard so I could figure out the openings to cut in the floor mat.
I was fortunate to have a large beam saw table to work on that was ideal for clamping the fence and provided blade clearance for the hand jig saw.
This is how the openings worked with the L-track
The most time consuming part of it was the layout and figuring where we could drill or not.
We lowered the fuel tank which was quite easy and did not require any disconnects. 6 bolts, 3 each side for the support straps and it's down.
We then started the layout being as precise as possible
And drilling begun. I machined a drill stop to prevent going any further than necessary.
Here's some of the L-track laid down.
A view from the bottom. I put silicone on the holes to help seal them up and hopefully prevent rust on the edges.
After all the track was down we made a huge template from cardboard so I could figure out the openings to cut in the floor mat.
I was fortunate to have a large beam saw table to work on that was ideal for clamping the fence and provided blade clearance for the hand jig saw.
This is how the openings worked with the L-track
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I had to modify a couple bolt openings in the OEM seat brackets to line up with the 1" pitch of the L-track.
After getting the brackets all bolted to the track it was time to install the seats. Fortunately I had just the right tool for those heavy seats, LOL.
A view from the side door with them installed.
And from the rear.
After getting the brackets all bolted to the track it was time to install the seats. Fortunately I had just the right tool for those heavy seats, LOL.
A view from the side door with them installed.
And from the rear.
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