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cornerhungry · 07-22-2009, 08:40 PM

so i've got a 68 c10 that i'm slowly nursing back to health , but i'm on the market for something with a little more cover. probably a suburban. I'm just curious if anyone out there has had sucess in transporting a motorcycle in the back of a suburban?my newest venture is racing motorcycles with my local motorcycle club. my c10 does a great job of getting me and my kit to the track , but i'm looking for something i could sleep in over night , and the front cab is a bit cramped for me. any ideas or thoughts are greatly appreciated . thanks '

tcb-1 · 07-22-2009, 08:50 PM

welcome to the Forum!

first, we should find out what type of bike your racing. for instance a flat tracker or road race bike should fit in a burb without an issue. a heavily modded moto-x bike will be tight since they are a bit on the tall side.

as far as crashing out in the burb at night, you should have room to spare.... depending on the amount of gear your stowing.

what you need is a panel burb. privacy and space.

stllookn · 07-22-2009, 08:50 PM

I used to haul my race bikes in a 59 chevy panel...then a Dodge van. These were Class C flat track bikes so they were low and easily fit. If you are talking motocross bikes...forget it...way too tall I think. Circle track bikes probably fine. Measure you bike height and repost your question. Pictures of your bikes in your truck would be very nice...we love pics!

SBC · 07-22-2009, 09:32 PM

something like this might work for you???

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1282600081.html

tcb-1 · 07-22-2009, 09:37 PM

^^^ now that's what I'm talking about!!!

on second thought, I WANT THAT ONE!!!!!!!!!

screamindemon · 07-22-2009, 10:41 PM

a moto will fit fine ..... if you make the suburban topless!

big_al_71 · 07-22-2009, 10:43 PM

Just a thought why not just put a topper on your truck and buy a small trailer?
welcome by the way from sunny miami!!!!

screamindemon · 07-22-2009, 10:49 PM

why not one of these?....http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier.htm

QKENUF4U · 07-22-2009, 10:56 PM

just do what i used to do... get to track. unload bike and sleep in bed...

cornerhungry · 07-22-2009, 10:58 PM

got a couple prospects in the burb department , just unsure if a bike would fit in the back of a 67-70 model. diggin' that one in sac town
Heres the current setup

pmpski_1 · 07-22-2009, 11:39 PM

You could always get a tent that goes in the back of a truck bed.

cornerhungry · 07-22-2009, 11:45 PM

no to the trailer , bike hitch, and I've got a tent , just looking for a bit more privacy , like a suburban. might be nice to be able to have a portable tool kit that could stay in the truck. lock it up, go in the grocery store(where ever) and no worries !!!!

what is this ?

cornerhungry · 07-22-2009, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the warm welcomes. been lurking a bit but finally jumped in the posts .

anyone got any pics of a bike in a burb ? or anything for that matter just to get something to relate size to ?

cdowns · 07-23-2009, 07:31 AM

i put a harley in the back seat of a hudson once

Wildstreak · 07-23-2009, 11:17 AM

I can go measure my gsxr750 and see if it fits in the the burbs well. Is that a ducati??

Byronic · 07-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Hope this helps. The length inside is 7' 6". This is my 66 panel so I do not know if other years are shorter or longer.
Attachment 481173

basemodel67 · 07-23-2009, 12:08 PM

Cornerhungry- now I have two reasons to hate you; your truck is running, and you have a Ducati! Can't help on your fitment question, but I think that Duc would look rad in the back of a suburban on display through the windows as you cruise down the road.

cornerhungry · 07-23-2009, 02:45 PM

4'4" would be the shortest. the bike would fit in no problem . maybe concerned that pushing it up a ramp( granted my truck would be stealthy low ) and into the back, 4 and a half feet would be semi comfortable leaning over a bike
. Those barn doors RULE !!!! and yes it's a duc. I'm kinda partial to the front of the late 60's model and mid 50's.

cornerhungry · 07-23-2009, 03:53 PM

yeah fo sho! wildstreak would you comfortably get your gsxr in the back of one of your dozen burbs ?

thanks for the measurements byronic, that would probably put 66's in the running

RunninLo · 07-23-2009, 04:28 PM

I used to transport my old CBR 1000 in the back of my 88 with high rise shell. Even with the high rise I still had to take off the windshield to load/unload. Since a Sub/Panel would be tha same as a cab high shell (6-8" lower than my high rise) I'm gonna say no way will it fit. I can also say that my current track bike is too tall to fit in my barn-door 72 sub even before my notch came through the floor.

Josh

picture me rollin:

**argonaut** · 07-23-2009, 04:40 PM

cornerhungry, i'm in the same boat as you. I currently haul my track bike around in my 64 c10. Unfortunately I've found that my bike will not fit into my 72 blazer with the top on. However the panel trucks probably have more vertical capacity.

do you run at all the local tracks? fontucky, buttonwillow, willow springs, pahrump, etc?

cornerhungry · 07-23-2009, 04:52 PM

been out to fotana and buttonwillow a couple times. i just raced my first race with wsmc up at willow springs. placed 7th , but was more than happy to finish !!!!
Great pic !!!what track is that RUNNINLO ?

RunninLo · 07-23-2009, 05:07 PM

I am fortunate to have a local practice track that is privately owned. It is smaller than most but very technical. That picture was taken in the corner refered to as the carosel. From over head it sort of resembles the greek letter Omega. There is a small straight with a downhill hairpin on one end and a chicane into a hairpin on the other. One other benefit is last year Lance Holst stopped by and is a frequent visitor often sharing his knowledge and helping guys with bike set-up. Best thing is the use of the track 3 times a week is available to the public for free ( just check your ego, attitude at the door) but the porta potty will run you $5 per year. I have videos on youtube just search for RunninloZX10

When Ilived in the Bay Are I used to ride Sears Point and Laguna but the closest to me now are Miller in SLC and Spokane with it's crazy 180MPH straightaway.

Josh

**argonaut** · 07-23-2009, 05:16 PM

RunninLo, that is some serious lean angle!

I started doing track days back in Feb, hoping to maybe start racing with wsmc next year.

cornerhungry · 07-23-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunninLo

I am fortunate to have a local practice track that is privately owned. It is smaller than most but very technical. That picture was taken in the corner refered to as the carosel. From over head it sort of resembles the greek letter Omega. There is a small straight with a downhill hairpin on one end and a chicane into a hairpin on the other. One other benefit is last year Lance Holst stopped by and is a frequent visitor often sharing his knowledge and helping guys with bike set-up. Best thing is the use of the track 3 times a week is available to the public for free ( just check your ego, attitude at the door) but the porta potty will run you $5 per year. I have videos on youtube just search for RunninloZX10

When Ilived in the Bay Are I used to ride Sears Point and Laguna but the closest to me now are Miller in SLC and Spokane with it's crazy 180MPH straightaway.

Josh

FREE ? Wholly cow , with the money youd save on track rental that porta potty should have ac and a heater !!!

07-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#1
cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	? motorcycle ? so i've got a 68 c10 that i'm slowly nursing back to health , but i'm on the market for something with a little more cover. probably a suburban. I'm just curious if anyone out there has had sucess in transporting a motorcycle in the back of a suburban?my newest venture is racing motorcycles with my local motorcycle club. my c10 does a great job of getting me and my kit to the track , but i'm looking for something i could sleep in over night , and the front cab is a bit cramped for me. any ideas or thoughts are greatly appreciated . thanks '

07-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: ? motorcycle ? welcome to the Forum! first, we should find out what type of bike your racing. for instance a flat tracker or road race bike should fit in a burb without an issue. a heavily modded moto-x bike will be tight since they are a bit on the tall side. as far as crashing out in the burb at night, you should have room to spare.... depending on the amount of gear your stowing. what you need is a panel burb. privacy and space. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-22-2009 at 08:52 PM.

07-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: ? motorcycle ? I used to haul my race bikes in a 59 chevy panel...then a Dodge van. These were Class C flat track bikes so they were low and easily fit. If you are talking motocross bikes...forget it...way too tall I think. Circle track bikes probably fine. Measure you bike height and repost your question. Pictures of your bikes in your truck would be very nice...we love pics! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-22-2009, 09:32 PM	#4
SBC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 202	Re: ? motorcycle ? something like this might work for you??? http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1282600081.html Attached Images __________________ 1967 C-10 Project 2008 Suburban 2017 GMC Sierra

07-22-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: ? motorcycle ? ^^^ now that's what I'm talking about!!! on second thought, I WANT THAT ONE!!!!!!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-22-2009 at 09:38 PM.

07-22-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
screamindemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Taos,New Mexico Posts: 25	Re: ? motorcycle ? a moto will fit fine ..... if you make the suburban topless!

07-22-2009, 10:43 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: ? motorcycle ? Just a thought why not just put a topper on your truck and buy a small trailer? welcome by the way from sunny miami!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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screamindemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Taos,New Mexico Posts: 25	Re: ? motorcycle ? why not one of these?....http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier.htm

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cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? got a couple prospects in the burb department , just unsure if a bike would fit in the back of a 67-70 model. diggin' that one in sac town Heres the current setup Attached Images

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cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? no to the trailer , bike hitch, and I've got a tent , just looking for a bit more privacy , like a suburban. might be nice to be able to have a portable tool kit that could stay in the truck. lock it up, go in the grocery store(where ever) and no worries !!!! what is this ?

07-22-2009, 11:47 PM	#13
cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? Thanks for the warm welcomes. been lurking a bit but finally jumped in the posts . anyone got any pics of a bike in a burb ? or anything for that matter just to get something to relate size to ? Last edited by cornerhungry; 07-22-2009 at 11:49 PM.

07-23-2009, 07:31 AM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: ? motorcycle ? i put a harley in the back seat of a hudson once __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-23-2009, 11:17 AM	#15
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07-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#16
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: ? motorcycle ? Hope this helps. The length inside is 7' 6". This is my 66 panel so I do not know if other years are shorter or longer. Attachment 481173 __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed Last edited by Byronic; 09-04-2009 at 08:05 AM.

07-23-2009, 12:08 PM	#17
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: ? motorcycle ? Cornerhungry- now I have two reasons to hate you; your truck is running, and you have a Ducati! Can't help on your fitment question, but I think that Duc would look rad in the back of a suburban on display through the windows as you cruise down the road.

07-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#18
cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? 4'4" would be the shortest. the bike would fit in no problem . maybe concerned that pushing it up a ramp( granted my truck would be stealthy low ) and into the back, 4 and a half feet would be semi comfortable leaning over a bike . Those barn doors RULE !!!! and yes it's a duc. I'm kinda partial to the front of the late 60's model and mid 50's.

07-23-2009, 03:53 PM	#19
cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? yeah fo sho! wildstreak would you comfortably get your gsxr in the back of one of your dozen burbs ? thanks for the measurements byronic, that would probably put 66's in the running Last edited by cornerhungry; 07-23-2009 at 03:54 PM.

07-23-2009, 04:28 PM	#20
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: ? motorcycle ? I used to transport my old CBR 1000 in the back of my 88 with high rise shell. Even with the high rise I still had to take off the windshield to load/unload. Since a Sub/Panel would be tha same as a cab high shell (6-8" lower than my high rise) I'm gonna say no way will it fit. I can also say that my current track bike is too tall to fit in my barn-door 72 sub even before my notch came through the floor. Josh picture me rollin: __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327 Last edited by RunninLo; 07-23-2009 at 04:39 PM. Reason: pic added

07-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#21
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: ? motorcycle ? cornerhungry, i'm in the same boat as you. I currently haul my track bike around in my 64 c10. Unfortunately I've found that my bike will not fit into my 72 blazer with the top on. However the panel trucks probably have more vertical capacity. do you run at all the local tracks? fontucky, buttonwillow, willow springs, pahrump, etc? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! Last edited by argonaut; 07-23-2009 at 05:17 PM.

07-23-2009, 04:52 PM	#22
cornerhungry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. CALIFORNIA Posts: 11	Re: ? motorcycle ? been out to fotana and buttonwillow a couple times. i just raced my first race with wsmc up at willow springs. placed 7th , but was more than happy to finish !!!! Great pic !!!what track is that RUNNINLO ?

07-23-2009, 05:07 PM	#23
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: ? motorcycle ? I am fortunate to have a local practice track that is privately owned. It is smaller than most but very technical. That picture was taken in the corner refered to as the carosel. From over head it sort of resembles the greek letter Omega. There is a small straight with a downhill hairpin on one end and a chicane into a hairpin on the other. One other benefit is last year Lance Holst stopped by and is a frequent visitor often sharing his knowledge and helping guys with bike set-up. Best thing is the use of the track 3 times a week is available to the public for free ( just check your ego, attitude at the door) but the porta potty will run you $5 per year. I have videos on youtube just search for RunninloZX10 When Ilived in the Bay Are I used to ride Sears Point and Laguna but the closest to me now are Miller in SLC and Spokane with it's crazy 180MPH straightaway. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327 Last edited by RunninLo; 07-23-2009 at 05:09 PM.

07-23-2009, 05:16 PM	#24
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: ? motorcycle ? RunninLo, that is some serious lean angle! I started doing track days back in Feb, hoping to maybe start racing with wsmc next year. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

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