Newbie in need of a little advice to get her home!

[Mosef41]

Hi there - new to the group having finally bitten the bullet last Friday and bought a 1987 C90. The thing is I need to collect it and wondering if I'll be able to get it in the back of my Fiesta!?

The car is 39 inches at the narrowest points in the rear, where the wheel arches protrude and it's 50 inches deep. So I'm thinking I could get her in the back (remove the leg shields which I presume is quite straightforward?) and maybe have to remove the seat if a bit too tight (which again I presume is quite straightforward!) and have the forks/front wheel poking out the back with the tailgate tied down as much as possible.

Does this sounds even remotely possible or do I need to think again?

Thanks for any advice - looking forward to being part of the group,
Mo

[wightegi]

Hi welcome ,anything is possible ,how far are you traveling to collect the bike ? We have a few posts on what goes in what car on here ,I will go and have a look

[onittino3]

I once got a honda innova in my ford Focus hatch back, i had to remove the front wheel and I put it in front first, but I still had to tie the boot down.

Thanks Terry

[Capitano]

Hi Mo, and welcome.

My advice would be to hire a small van.

With a basic ramp, a Cub will simply roll into something like a Connect, or Berlingo etc.

[Mosef41]

Hi welcome ,anything is possible ,how far are you traveling to collect the bike ? We have a few posts on what goes in what car on here ,I will go and have a look

Thanks wightegi I just had a search but couldn't find anything obvious so you must be a more seasoned member of the group than me! The distance is 125 miles (one way)

[Mosef41]

Hi Mo, and welcome.

My advice would be to hire a small van.

With a basic ramp, a Cub will simply roll into something like a Connect, or Berlingo etc.

Thanks Capitano - that's plan b (now - thanks for the suggestion!)

[Mosef41]

I once got a honda innova in my ford Focus hatch back, i had to remove the front wheel and I put it in front first, but I still had to tie the boot down.

Thanks Terry

Thanks Terry - that's helpful to know. Did you have to drain the petrol and oil? Petrol I can understand but oil should be well sealed in the engine, wouldn't it?

[Tranberg]

Wadda ya talking about?

I've transported a Yamaha SR500 in a VW Lupo

Rear end first, with the rear wheel where the front passenger seat would have been.

I could only find my old avatar photo

[wightegi]

If you have to lay it over drain the fuel and remove the battery .

[onittino3]

I once got a honda innova in my ford Focus hatch back, i had to remove the front wheel and I put it in front first, but I still had to tie the boot down.

Thanks Terry

Thanks Terry - that's helpful to know. Did you have to drain the petrol and oil? Petrol I can understand but oil should be well sealed in the engine, wouldn't it?

Petrol yes oil was fine, it didn't leak