Cook Strait Ferries Megathread

[pete376403]

there are plenty of hard rubber wheel chocks available (nobody ever steals those, unlike all the "interislander" branded tiedowns which got stolen in the first week or so they were available.)

I go for the three-point (two wheels and sidestand) method and have never had a problem, despite most of my crossings being mid-winter (Brass Monkey)

[BMWST?]

I would only use sidestand if only had one or two tie downs otherwise it would be three ties downs,starting with the bike on the side stand but pulling it upright preferably chocked or against something solid to stop it moving,otherwise in gear and two ties downs at front and one at rear.Have a practise before you get to the ferry you might need strops of the handlebars to keep the tie downs away from fairings

[Rhys]

2x front handle bars and 1x rear wheel works on the back of the ute and will handle the worst crossing

[marty]

they don't take any responsibilty anyway, so that's not the reason. buy some ratchet ties from mitre 10 - 4/$25. i use the sidestand and tie the handlebars, and over/around the rear wheel. has never moved.

[Pixie]

Never leave it in gear. would you like any possible rocking motion on your bike direct onto your gearbox?

Of course this is going to play havoc with a driveline designed to push a vehicle with a 505 kg GVWR with 115 hp

[BrianST1300]

Hey thanks everyone for your very helpful comments and suggestions.

[R6Genesis]

I also recommend one of these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...arness-II.aspx

Easy to tie down and keep the strops away from the frairing....although the one I have has soft loops that go over the handle grips. I just got it at the local bike shop for about $30.

I use one strop off each handle bar and loop one over the rear seat and through the grip rails, shoving a rag under the high side pannier to prevent any chaffing.

+++1 I have used those before they work great, I have transported bikes 1046km, stayed tight the whole way.

[Rajol]

Hi how would I secure my bike safely for the interislander?

Do I need to get anything?

my bike doesn't have a full stand just the leaning one.

[Gremlin]

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Because it's a BFB (Big Fucking Boat) I'd caution against the use of a lasso. Wait for it to dock, and once you're directed by staff to go on, proceed forward.

[Str8 Jacket]

Wow, a new topic. It's such a shame that KB doesn't have a search function.

[pzkpfw]

Wow, a new topic. It's such a shame that KB doesn't have a search function.

Wow, a useful post hassling a newbie. Haven't seen that on KB before.

[dogsnbikes]

Hi how would I secure my bike safely for the interislander?

Do I need to get anything?

Yes This





But really get a couple of tiedowns (From any bike shop or supercheap/repco shops) and don't be afraid to ask the Crew for assistance

[Str8 Jacket]

Wow, a useful post hassling a newbie. Haven't seen that on KB before.

OMG, look, a sarcasm smilie:

[caspernz]

From your local bikeshop, get a set of straps that go over the handlebars, and onboard just go with the flow of the crew. Oxford do a good set IMHO.

[James Deuce]

Because it's a BFB (Big Fucking Boat) I'd caution against the use of a lasso. Wait for it to dock, and once you're directed by staff to go on, proceed forward.

What he said.

Another salient point: If someone throws it at you, jump out of the way, DON'T try to catch it.