Taking a bike on the ferry

[Ender EnZed]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Last time I went across I stored my gear in the lockers provided on the ship. Cost me $3 for the crossing (I think) but was really handy not having to lug a bag and helmet, jacket etc around for 3 1/2 hours. Different ferries have different sized lockers so on the way back I used 2 but still a bargain compared to having to keep my stuff with me.

So you don't like to leave anything on your bike? Has anyone ever had any problems with doing this?

[imdying]

'blow your glove 20mtrs away' winds

That shit still cracks me up

[tnarg]

Just remember to take the chocks away before trying to leave. Watched a guy on sunday try and take off with the chock still in front of wheel. Took him a couple of attempts at taking off before he figured it out.

[Bodir]

I prefer having a near empty fuel tank. You get fuel on the other side and its additional weight off your bike if it gets choppy on the water.

Also if you are tying down at the end of the bay in the "motorcycle section", I prefer having the front wheel in drive off position (not against the wall). That way you can leave the ferry before the turning cars do. You have more than enough time when you drive on to back it in and strap it down.

If the crew asks you to strap it down somewhere on the side or in a lane, insist on them putting some chains down to allow you to strap it to (I have seen some bikes that were only tied down at the front against the bulkhead without any ties on the back). They mostly don't like to do it as it is extra work and claim the weather is going to be fine. In the end it is your bike and you have to strap it down, they don't take responsibility for that, so insist. Better than having your bike move.

[Bodir]

Double post

[Bounce001]

Thanks for the advice guys.



So you don't like to leave anything on your bike? Has anyone ever had any problems with doing this?

Have never had trouble with leaving anything on the bike. Saddle bags, tent etc and helmet done up on bars. Like previously said, deck is locked fairly quickly and the guys below tend to keep an eye out while loading the cages. Have never jacket with bike tho!

[shafty]

And don't forget the ramps can be bloody slippery...

My tip would be: Warm your bike up well before disembarking - ignore the "Don't start your engines" announcements - the last thing you want is a compression slide going down the wet greasy ramp...........Enjoy!