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Hi all,
I've read the threads on transporting these bikes in a trailer vs. a hitch rack, but I haven't seen this trick out there on the boards. Before I picked up my used 05' last Saturday, I took some basic measurements of my 2010 TW and the back opening of my 04 Nissan Quest and I realized that it was completely possible for me to get the bike home UPRIGHT in the back of this van.
Here's how:
1. Remove the mirrors
2. One screw to remove the front faring
3. Loosen the handle bars and tilt them down two inches and your TW will slide right into a Nissan Quest.
We muscled the front wheel up and lifted the rear when we loaded the the 05' to take it home. Tied it off to the seat latches built into the van and drove it home 80 miles without any issues.
Today, I made a simple ramp out of a 2x8 and put an attachment point to the rear door catch so it would stay in place. After doing steps 1-3, I rolled the 2010 TW into the van and dropped the kickstand - ready to be tied down. Works like a charm!
TW in a 2004 Nissan Quest.
Happy trails,
Rory
I've read the threads on transporting these bikes in a trailer vs. a hitch rack, but I haven't seen this trick out there on the boards. Before I picked up my used 05' last Saturday, I took some basic measurements of my 2010 TW and the back opening of my 04 Nissan Quest and I realized that it was completely possible for me to get the bike home UPRIGHT in the back of this van.
Here's how:
1. Remove the mirrors
2. One screw to remove the front faring
3. Loosen the handle bars and tilt them down two inches and your TW will slide right into a Nissan Quest.
We muscled the front wheel up and lifted the rear when we loaded the the 05' to take it home. Tied it off to the seat latches built into the van and drove it home 80 miles without any issues.
Today, I made a simple ramp out of a 2x8 and put an attachment point to the rear door catch so it would stay in place. After doing steps 1-3, I rolled the 2010 TW into the van and dropped the kickstand - ready to be tied down. Works like a charm!

TW in a 2004 Nissan Quest.
Happy trails,
Rory