Moving non runner - tail lift or transit with ramp

[Knight_Ind_2000]

Hi

Weekend after next I need to move a non-running motorcycle; a Yamaha XVS650 with dry weight of 230kg.

I need to do this on my own. Do I: (1) hire a Transit and push it up a ramp into the back; or (2) hire a Luton with a tail lift and use the tail lift to get the bike up onto the back.

I'm a bit worried about pushing the bike up the ramp on my own (although I've seen this done solo by others). As I say it's a non runner so I can't use any engine power. Equally, a Luton is a lot more expensive to hire and I'm not keen on driving something that big to be honest.

Any advice appreciated!

Thanks

Tom

[mudster]

230kg up a ramp is more than I'd be comfortable with on my own. Definitely nobody around to help you? Post the location and see if anyone is nearby maybe?

Tail lift would be easy.

[Knight_Ind_2000]

I'll have my 67 year old mum with me so not sure she'll be able to do much heavy lifting. I'm limited by not being able to bring anyone else with me.

[TwoStrokeNut]

The Luton or get a neighbour to help push it up.

Some bike trailers will be easier too if you can rent them. Also some for moving small eqiupment / mowers have wide ramps and a low height.

[Moulder]

Do you not still have the big black lorry with the ramp on the back the Trans-am used to drive up?

As suggested post where you're picking it up, if local I'd come and help.

Whichever you choose I would take a little compressor as moving it with pumped up tyres will be much easier than not.

[Knight_Ind_2000]

Thanks for all the tips and offers of help. Located West Midlands.

I've found a local man with van who is happy to help (and to help push the bike up the ramp!). And even better he's cheaper than the cost of hiring a van myself!

Thanks again. Am always grateful for how helpful people on this forum are.