RichardH 0 Posted April 19, 2011 I'm going to France in June (whoop), A friend of mine took his bike on the ferry a few years ago and they strapped it down so hard that it broke his rear shock . Anyone had recent experience of bikes on ferries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted April 19, 2011 I actually carry my own ratchet strap & fix the bike down myself. Never had a problem TBH, it's come a long way since they tied my Z650 chop to the pipework running along the side of the ship I wouldn't worry too much if it was me mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.goldstein 0 Posted April 20, 2011 I have done France and back maey times the only issue I have ever had is when they just give you a bit of crappy rope and point at the tie down hooks on the deck! Or the rusty pipe smilinjack’s is on about! Most times in the last few years I have been lucky and had a proper bike slot, it looks like a bike trailer without wheels it has a V in it once your wheels are in a strap is all most unneeded, but still take one of them, I always tie my own bike down in gear and on the side stand “not that I have a centre stand”. I always take a couple of strong elastic bands to put round the front brake!PS: PMed you some stuff E.Goldstein “They are watching you” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzukijax 0 Posted April 20, 2011 I took my bike to Ireland last year and the blokes were great the bike was tied down safely no issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 22, 2011 Tunnels a lot easier if you can do it and cheeper too if you do the timings right. Not much help I know!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
