Scaffold Planks and Monsters

[spacemonkey]

How many scaffold planks does it take to support a Monster? This isn't a joke (although I'm sure there is one there somewhere) but i need to get my Bologna Bomb into the back of a van Saturday. Hopefully, I have three scaffold planks at my disposal, and one is to walk on...

Anyone have experiences in this?

[DesmoDog]

I did it with one, supported by a milk crate and, er some bricks. Come to think of it I'm not sure if I'd repeat that. It was bloody scary. Even more scary was the way the bloke got it out of the van without a plank - not to be tried at home.

Back on track, or on plank. I seem to recall something to do with it being over 300 lbs because it has to bear a great deal of weight. Hod carrying beer swillers etc.

I have a mate who's a scaffolder, so if no one comes back to you i'll check by tomorrow.

[spacemonkey]

Thanks mate, I'd appreciate that. Mine has dribble of petrol in, so including fluids and counteracted by weightsaving bits n bobs, I'd estimate a weight of 195kg.

I hopefully will be able to double up two of the planks, or put them side by side and gaffer tape them together to make a wider ramp. If done at an angle it should distribute the weight between two.

[stef]

i also did it with one.
a long one though.
the plank had a bit of flex, but the weight of the bike is spread on two points, so it was really easy.

[Fosse Foxfight]

Dont you just wanna slap people who say that? One should be fine but in order to remove the scarey element I suggest you get the three side by side and using a few battens underneath join em together for the width....but that the least of your worries. A cold Monster back tire will slide like merry fook on them, so if youve got any roofing felt then you can try some of that to get a rough surface, but try and keep the planks dry, just make sure theres about 3 people there...at least:)

ta ra

[NBs]

I use a scaffold plank all the time to get the 996 in and out of its bedroom.
No troubles at all, just make sure there's enough grip on the plank and it's properly secured.

[bigredduke]

Try to park the van on a 'low bit' and get the bike on a 'high bit' to reduce the difference between the two.

In practice, find a high path or kerb to park up against. Alternatively, take the air out of the van tyres to load & re-inflate them afterwards.

[A Yerbury]

one should do and as Sean said get one or two grown ups to help with the scissors, you could get girly and take battery and cans off but hey thats what we invented the wheel for.

[manwithredbike]

one plank should do if you get a good run at it and ride it up quickly. more velocity = less gravitational down force. keep it under 20mph or you'll go right through the front of the van. dont forget to wear your helmet.

[A Yerbury]

yes yes..place wood at 30 degree pitch with a van overhang of no more than 75mm, on a clement day your approach speed should not exceed etc etc. stop replying to this folks! it is fast becoming a farce!

[Fosse Foxfight]

:rolleyes: listen to Alex children, now go and tidy your rooms

[Fosse Foxfight]

Shouldn't this be in the Technical thread section type place?
eh?

Nah Mods and How To's

ta ra

[fatbloke]

I'm not sure how far you are from me (bucks) but i have a ramp
your more than welcome to borrow.

[spacemonkey]

Yes, I suppose that would make life a little easier. PM sent sir.

Back to the scaffold planks. They belong to our masonry department, so I can't mod them in any way unfortunatly but i do have the help of a grown up or two. Then van is our private ambulance, but we can take the mid level roler deck out. And the stretchers... ahem... :rolleyes:

[nik_codling]

I've used one plank before and it works ok, but flexes alarmingly. Better still is to use a ladder for extra support and lay the plank over it. Needless to say one person either side of the bike and DON'T ride it up the plank!

Better still get a van with a tail-lift!

Nik

[w108rna]

Not sure if you will have help from others, but three people seems a good number for actually lifting the bike in manually. Done it a few times on varying bikes.

[spacemonkey]

Yeah, so have I, but having convinced my girlfriend to help me change an exhaust and gearbox on a Triumph Spitfire before, I think I have ran out of favours for all things mechanical.

Terry, sorry I lost your number as i received too many calls through the day, but i couldn't make it anyway, as I didn#t get back to Slough til 8.

Thanks for the offer though!

[Spike]

I'd go down the same route as Nik put a ladder under the plank :thumbsup:

[Didge]

Shouldn't this be in the Technical thread section type place?
eh?

Nah Mods and How To's

ta ra

It should have been posted in the Plank section, but I can't seem to find it.
Must have been removed with the upgrade.:confused:

[Fosse Foxfight]

It should have been posted in the Plank section, but I can't seem to find it.
Must have been removed with the upgrade.:confused:
Didge you fool, there was never a Planks section:rolleyes:
It was Miscellaneous Uses for Building Materials with Regard to Italian V-Twin Motorcycles Section.....twit!!

ta ra

[Kev Bunney]

If it`s a Tranny type van just lift it in Monsters are not that heavy, If the vans a bit bigger / Higher A plank will do the job but it`s a bit scary I have done it ! I have a ramp now which is a lot better, either way good luck and be careful !

[Didge]

Didge you fool, there was never a Planks section:rolleyes:
It was Miscellaneous Uses for Building Materials with Regard to Italian V-Twin Motorcycles Section.....twit!!

ta ra

So it was. Silly me. I'm a bloody plank aren't I.:banghead:

[Paranoid Dave]

If it`s a Tranny type van just lift it in Monsters are not that heavy

Just what is a tranny van, does it claim to be an automatic but have a hidden gear stick?

When i rolled kylie in a van i used a large sheet of plywood with an old tyre under it to support the middle, hit at a decent speed and it was fine.

[Didge]

Just what is a tranny van, does it claim to be an automatic but have a hidden gear stick?

No, a tranny van is one that is used to transport transvestites around from show to show, and is usually painted lilac or some similar gay colour.:kiss:

[Paranoid Dave]

ooh good reply there mr didge, maybe this would be a good opportunity to use my newly awarded badge :grump:

[manc skank]

Not sure if you will have help from others, but three people seems a good number for actually lifting the bike in manually. Done it a few times on varying bikes.

easily do able with a girl and two strongish guys.

[spacemonkey]

well, in our case, a strong girl and twio able guys. I'm sure there's a film in there somewhere...

Anyway, did it no probs with the two scaffold planks (third one was noticable by it's absence, but one was quite thick. Bit like the driver). Piece of **** when it came to it.