Thread: Transport Question - Passat Wagon

I don't have a CT70 ...... yet.... and was wondering if you can transport one inside of a VW Passat Wagon with the handlebars folded down, they do fold down right>? I was thinking fold bars down, close fuel valve and vent (if not empty the tank first) and stuff it in the wagon (gently) ..... Will it work or do I need to bring the trailer....


thanks

mike

That's the way the early models were meant to travel. But please add:


Remove battery.

Drain carburetor.

Originally Posted by Hiramhaus

I don't have a CT70 ...... yet.... and was wondering if you can transport one inside of a VW Passat Wagon with the handlebars folded down, they do fold down right>? I was thinking fold bars down, close fuel valve and vent (if not empty the tank first) and stuff it in the wagon (gently) ..... Will it work or do I need to bring the trailer....


thanks

mike

That should work. You don't even need to lay it on its side, it should be possible to travel "on its own wheels".
Don't have a CT myself, but friends with VW wagons and Daxes. They just fold the handlebars, fold the single rear seat and transport the bike upright just strapped down. You don't even need to remove battery or fuel. Just drain the carb.

A stock CT70, with bars folded, needs ~31 inches of clearance. Break out the measuring tape and you'll have your fitment answer. In my experience, it's more efficient all around to transport the bike upright, clamped in place by the tires. That avoids damaging anything and leaves the most usable cargo space.

Probably not a great idea laying the bike over on its side, tough to avoid tweaking some part or another in the process. Electrolyte spillage, from the battery, becomes an issue as well. The battery is easy enough to pull. You could also just use a sealed gel cell, eliminating the leakage issue altogether. No need to drain the tank, as long as the cap vent functions properly. However, you'll want to drain the carburetor. Otherwise, you'll very likely enjoy the scent of gasoline. Stock carbs have a drain valve on the float bowl, making this easy enough. If you close the fuel petcock, most of the gasoline can be run out of the carb with a couple of minutes worth of run time, leaving very little to drain from the bowl.

I have a 2009 VW Rabbit and with the back seat down I belive that you could fit two of them in there. I will give it a try and post a picture.



Tim

Well I answered a couple things, YES it can sit inside on its wheels, I took the seat off for some odd reason, didn't really need to. The people I was buying it from were nice, but I wanted to hit the road, so I put a 4 mil 9x12 foot plastic drop in there and kind of wrapped it up, then laid it on a few blankets on its side. We did drain the tank, (the owner was trying to drain the tank through the carburetor) and there were some fumes on the ride home, mostly I think of where it drained across the skid plate. Not quite executed how I had wished, kind of why I wanted to get out of there, but anyhow. Three hours later and a little light headed and burning eyes, and I am as happy as can be.

1970 Candy Red, decent paint, hasn't been washed in 18 years (ran for the first time in 18 years a month ago) And its awesome (needs work) -

OH AND thanks to all the folks above for the info! Next time I think I would do away with all my mess and strap it upright and go, I wish I could find a plastic bag big enough just in case, I bet I could have put at least three back there.

Looks Great! and very complete, Hope you have a lot of fun with it.

Excellent starter bike. It should clean up nicely. I love that color!

Hiramhaus,
PM me your address, I could probably help you out on a bag big enough to put the bike in for future transport issues.

So, its a 1970 CT70E159073 - I am looking at 3 speed auto KO right. I really like this thing, I must be on the right forum. Anyone need a 76 CB750 for trade on another CT?