What van should I get to transport the bikes?

**racefactory** · 23rd January 2011, 21:17

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

A reliable Nissan?! I've had 3 of them and they've given quite a few problems.

Nissan is reliable as fuck and no cambelts- one less big thing to worry about when buying vehicle.

**Scuba_Steve** · 23rd January 2011, 21:26

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

A reliable Nissan?! I've had 3 of them and they've given quite a few problems.

I'm upto the 4th van of Nissan breed & the only problem I've ever had is the Govt's stupid WOF rules. I've found 'em just as reliable as the Toyota's if not more-so due to chains instead of cam belts & at cheaper prices also quite often come with more grunt than the Toyota equivalent.

**Mystic13** · 23rd January 2011, 23:51

Thanks. A lot of useful information. It also appears that we like different vans just like we prefer different bikes.

The van does sound like the go though. That at least is clear.

Cheers.

**Mungatoke Mad** · 24th January 2011, 00:44

Originally Posted by Mystic13

Thanks. A lot of useful information. It also appears that we like different vans just like we prefer different bikes.

The van does sound like the go though. That at least is clear.

Cheers.

Toyota hi ace LWB have a shitload of room in em for the bikes tools large lunch box kids etc Nissan vannett youll get a bike a bag 2 sandwiches & a malnourished kid in expect 2 get stuck regular'y on any non paved surface but they are relible as fuck and run 4eva on the smell of an oiley rag.Go diesel some will disagree but what ever you choose make sure its a Manuel autos SUCK at least you can crash start a manual .

**Mystic13** · 24th January 2011, 08:11

"Go diesel some will disagree but what ever you choose make sure its a Manuel autos SUCK at least you can crash start a manual ."

I've never tried to crash start a manual diesel. Can it be done? Just thinking because of the plugs.

**BMWST?** · 24th January 2011, 08:43

Originally Posted by Mystic13

I've never tried to crash start a manual diesel. Can it be done? Just thinking because of the plugs.

ahh yes if its cold and the glo plugs you mean.I think it has to be quite cold for the glo plugs to actually be required.
Diesel experts required.Might be like a bike though maybe you have to crash start in a higher gear to overcome compression?

**k14** · 24th January 2011, 10:26

Originally Posted by Mystic13

I've never tried to crash start a manual diesel. Can it be done? Just thinking because of the plugs.

I did it with my H100 when the starter motor went bung but it was in summer and I am pretty sure I let the glow plugs go out before trying. If the engine is cold it never starts without them though.