Hey ashkap, This thread "Putting the bike in a moving truck" will probably help. [thumbsup]

(http://www.ducatimonster.org/smf/index.php/topic,46212.0.html)

My response #21 was too long to repeat. [laugh]

I'll watch out for your call. Leave a voice mail If I don't answer right away and I'll call you back ASAP as I've got to get mobile again.

SHADOWCHASER

 

Just bought some 2x12 today. Also picked up the Canyon Dancer harness and some tie-downs (Michael Moore's pics are a lifesaver). Have not been able to talk to the (present) owner yet, so in case they do not have a very bike-loading-friendly terrain : the 2x12 will be my backup (glad to know you do it all the time, Ddan). Got a 6' long piece, should give a gentle enough incline and another 4' piece to prop the front wheel against.

Anxiously waiting for Saturday. Again, thanks for the support guys. Got your number shadowchaser, will talk to you soon.

 

ashcap, You should be able to avoid the risky 4x8 routine by packing the cargo van in to a bar ditch or up-against a slight hill. an unsecured board could easily slip out or flip over and drop the bike if you got off center on it . If you absolutely must use a board make it a 2x12 and secure both the base and the top before you attempt to put the bike on it.
SHADOWCHASER

I use the 2x12 ramps all the time, but I use one for the bike and one next to it to walk on.

 

Hey Shadow when you are in South Bend gimme a call you'll get a beer or two. PMed the number

Responce PM Sent. I'll take you up on it.

 

[laugh] [laugh]Might be able to take you up on that beer as I am currently awaiting dispatch in Minneapolis, MN. and other than going to South Bend, IN. for some preventative service to my rig, I'm in limbo till the boss lets me know his plans sometime tomorrow.

I PM'd you  my cell #.

SHADOWCHASER

Hey Shadow when you are in South Bend gimme a call you'll get a beer or two. PMed the number

 

[laugh] [laugh] Might be able to take you up on that beer as I am currently awaiting dispatch in Minneapolis, MN. and other than going to South Bend, IN. for some preventative service to my rig, I'm in limbo till the boss lets me know his plans sometime tomorrow.

I PM'd you my cell #.

SHADOWCHASER

 

Awesome! Thanks for all the help!! Never expected this level of support [clap] Have not even ridden the bike yet but just this board alone makes me feel glad I bought a Ducati... ;D

Shadowchaser, I might just take you up on your offer. I am not the kind to pass up on a freebie [cheeky] ... ah well, maybe a six-pack if you are in or around NE Ohio I will get in touch with the seller and get an idea of the topography around his place. Will pm you after that. Thanks again...

 

ashcap, You should be able to avoid the risky 4x8 routine by packing the cargo van in to a bar ditch or up-against a slight hill. an unsecured board could easily slip out or flip over and drop the bike if you got off center on it . If you absolutely must use a board make it a 2x12 and secure both the base and the top before you attempt to put the bike on it.

PM or e-mail me a good phone number where you can be reached and I'll be happy to walk you through it and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

SHADOWCHASER

 

Calling SHADOWCHASER! He hauls people's toys and gives great advice on tying down a bike. [thumbsup]

 

The code is meerly used to start the bike if the key doesn't disable the immobilizer. The process is outlined in the manual - it goes something roughly like: turn the key to on, twist the throttle full open and watch for the immobilizer light to flash the number of times of the first digit in the code, then release throttle and twist again to get the # of blinks for the second digit, etc.... I am sure that this is not the exact sequence since it was tricky and I didn't bother to look it up in my manual, but the code is something like that.

There is no way to reset that code to my knowledge, which is why it's important to get the card. The red key is the most vital though since you NEED it to make new black keys work if you lose a black key.

 

Thanks BryanS. In that case, is it advisable/standard procedure to reset the code?

Please excuse my ignorance! :-[

 

It has the code on it to override the immoblizer. Mine from my '03 is a gray card with a picture of a key on the front. The back is black and has the "electronic code" for bypassing the immobilizer and the "mechanical code" which I believe may be used for cutting new keys. As you probably know the red key is for making new black keys work with the immobilizer. I also got a little metal tag with my keys and it has the mechanical code etched on it.

 

Thanks guys. Hey Spidey, tie downs are a simple and neat idea. Now why did'nt I think of that before! ???

And what exactly is THE card?

 

yep, two black, one red, the card, manual, DP parts/gear catalogs, ummm, that year's brochure...

and the kool-aid grin ;D

 

One or two black keys (there should be two, but it's not a dealbreaker), a red key, and a card.  You need the card.  You can download the manual if necessary.  You should get a seat cowl and a windscreen with the bike--either attached or extra--unless it's a Dark. 

Anything else, gang?

Michael Moore describes how to load into an Enterprise Cargo Van in the Track Day Prep FAQ.

The only problems I can see with a board are (a) if it can't handle the weight or (b) if the raised end slips off whatever it's resting on (that'd be messy).  Why not drill two quick holes in it so that you can use tie downs to hold the ramp in place while you load the bike?