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ChuckS

I guess the title says it-

I'm going to look at a K1100LT about 4 hours away. If I make a deal, will it fit in my F-150 with a 6' bed?

Unfortunately, nobody can give me a lift so I can ride her home.

Thanks!
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1993 K1100LT
04 DL650

Shoganai · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject:

Hi Chuck.

I believe it will, perhaps at an angle.

Do you have a hitch?
If yes, why not rent / borrow a flat trailer w/ a ramp tail gate.

It's a top HEAVY bike and will be bitch to ramp up that high.
Just sayin'

Beyond that I would highly recommend Canyon Dancer Straps.
They TOTALLY rawk!

http://www.canyondancer.com/products.aspx

Most bike shops have them.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

At an angle with the gate down it'll probably fit.

Personally, I wouldn't recommend using anything that straps down the handlebars or fork trees. I think you're much better off if you tie down at the fork brace and let the bike ride on it's own suspension. It's a lot easier on the suspension. And then there's the mushy rubberized steering that needs to be factored in if you tie off to the handlebars.

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ChuckS · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks-

I'll see if I can swipe a trailer for a day.....

If not, I'll load her in the truck. At least I have a hoist when I get home.

Time to go K huntin' !
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1993 K1100LT
04 DL650

old guy old bike · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject:

I brought my K1100LT home to NE Ohio from Chattanooga in the back of my Chevy S10 with a 6' bed. No issues, no drama. I did have to leave the tailgate down but the rear wheel was in the bed.
Jeff
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1993 K1100LT
2003 K1200GT Gone but not forgotten
2014 Victory Crossraods

Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:19 pm Post subject:

It'll only fit if you post a pic of it here when you get it home. Very Happy

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE