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How do you transport your motorcyles?

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  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central
How do you transport your motorcyles?
Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:20 PM

Hi Everyone

How do you tranport your motorcyles? I have a plastic tub with foam that is cut to fit the wheels, but from what I discovered tonight the foam (*green soft foam like you use in furniture) is reacting with the Tamiya paints o my models. Now I know why they have not done well in the last two showings!  

 

How do you move yours around without knocking off the turn signals and mirrors?

 

Thanks

David

 

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:26 PM

I too use a plastic tub with very low density foam in the bottom - but instead of having slots cut out for the wheels, I prefer to roll flannel strips onto loose cylinders and place them into the tub, creating a "vee" for the motorcycle to "stand" in.
The flannel won't scratch the paintwork and is soft enough to have a little "give" if the tub gets shaken around.
I've never broken off a footpeg or a mirror using this method, like I have when using harder foam.
Good luck.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central
Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:33 AM

Thanks for the quick reply!

 

Looks like im headed to the fabric store for some flannel, Makes sense, I can keep what I have and use the flannel to prevent chafing and reaction.

 

thanks again

David

 

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion
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