motorcycle fit?

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motorcycle fit?

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Hi, im looking at having a delica imported from a guy in saskatoon here. Im just curious if a full size dirt bike will fit in the back. also, which is better, automatic or standard. since it gets so cold i would like to get a command start installed but thats kinda poopy with a standard. These are really the only two issues i have. If someone could help me out with some advice and perhaps rough dimensions i would be extremely greatful dead.
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Gary fits his bikes inside, so I would have to say yes.

Get a high roof model (plain) and not one that has the skylights (crystal lite) as that one is 2.75" lower down the center console.

If it's cold, get either a Chamonix or Super Exceed that has a dual battery system and an auto if you would like to add on a remote starter.

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wow, thanks for the quick response, everything i needed to know. Its always good to know that there is a site like this when your buying something new, puts the mind at ease a bit. I had an old 4-runner a few years back that was automatic and i drove a 5-speed and it seemed like the 5 speed had a lot more power, can i expect the same thing here? I know there is no power difference but i think the 5-speed really helps keep the power where it needs to be.
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Post by Green1 »

the 5 speed is geared much lower than the auto, this translates to a lower top speed (officially only about 85... in practice you can do faster than that, but highway speed is not easy in the manual version)
The auto version is also generally considered more reliable than the manual.
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Post by Adrock »

if you pull off the front wheel you should be fine, with the front wheel on its a close call... depends on the bike I would guess... I like my manual, reliability hasn't been an issue in the least, and with my GPS and 31 inch tires I have done 105-110 consistently to seattle and back a number of times without issue except for slightly increased fuel consumption. As far as I know i'm not sitting on a grenade, if the temp gauge goes up I just ease off the gas for a bit. Works for me. Auto will go faster though.
"if its so hard to pull on your knob, put some greese/wd40 on the shaft and pull in and out, that should make it happen for you."
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