what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck?
05-19-2006, 08:07 AM
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what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck?
What do you use for a ramp to get your bike up into the back of a truck? how do you carry it when you are driving the truck? just curious.
05-19-2006, 08:17 AM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (profroopchan)
05-19-2006, 09:18 AM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (Apocalypse)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Google... it works! 
http://www.whybike.com/motorcycle6.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>
Except that link doesnt say anything about specific brands, pros, cons, costs, etc..... other than "use a ramp!". Well no **** sherlock thats real helpful
I've borrowed a small aluminum ramp and it sucks. It takes 3 people to get the bike up and i'm always worried i'm going to drop it. I would really like to have an ATV ramp, and be able to walk it up the ramp myself with the clutch.
http://www.whybike.com/motorcycle6.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>
Except that link doesnt say anything about specific brands, pros, cons, costs, etc..... other than "use a ramp!". Well no **** sherlock thats real helpful
I've borrowed a small aluminum ramp and it sucks. It takes 3 people to get the bike up and i'm always worried i'm going to drop it. I would really like to have an ATV ramp, and be able to walk it up the ramp myself with the clutch.
05-19-2006, 09:22 AM
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Any ramp that is slightly curved (to help clear the lower fairing, if you have one of those weird thingies) will suffice to get a bike up onto a truck. If you have a multi-fold ramp, then you could walk up the ramp with the bike. Otherwise, have two friends to help you push the bike up and hold the bike steady while you reposition yourself. Or, with the multi-fold one, you could ride the bike up onto the truck.
Use tie-downs to carry it when it's in the bed. I haven't had any problems with the cam-type tie-downs, but that depends on the quality of the tie-down you purchase.
Use tie-downs to carry it when it's in the bed. I haven't had any problems with the cam-type tie-downs, but that depends on the quality of the tie-down you purchase.
05-19-2006, 09:45 AM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Except that link doesnt say anything about specific brands, pros, cons, costs, etc..... other than "use a ramp!". Well no **** sherlock thats real helpful </TD></TR></TABLE>
Perhaps you're a little rusty on your reading comprehension today? Not only does it recommend the items below it even gives you links to them. It offers valuable suggestions about how to get the bike into the truck and tie it down.
Recommended Items
*Truck Ramp by Cequent
*"The Big Boy" Motorcycle Folding Ramps
*Straight Folding 8 Foot Long Dirt Bike Ramp
*M&R Motorcycle Ratchet Strap, Pair
I also would like to note that you did not offer brands, pros or costs either.
me + google > you
Looks like marmalade basically said the exact same thing as the article, I'm guessing he wasn't helpful either?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Perhaps you're a little rusty on your reading comprehension today? Not only does it recommend the items below it even gives you links to them. It offers valuable suggestions about how to get the bike into the truck and tie it down.
Recommended Items
*Truck Ramp by Cequent
*"The Big Boy" Motorcycle Folding Ramps
*Straight Folding 8 Foot Long Dirt Bike Ramp
*M&R Motorcycle Ratchet Strap, Pair
I also would like to note that you did not offer brands, pros or costs either.
me + google > you
Looks like marmalade basically said the exact same thing as the article, I'm guessing he wasn't helpful either?
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05-19-2006, 12:14 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (hybridcrx)
Juss bunny hop that sommabitch right into the bed ****!
This is tha shiz tho. http://www.motorcyclecarrier.net/ramp-master.html
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Cruiser Ramp Motorcycle Pick-Up Bed Loader was designed to be a cost effective way to load and transport a full size motorcycle in the bed of a pick-up truck. The Cruiser Ramp system will accommodate all full size pick-ups, including the Chevrolet Avalanche and like vehicles. The loader eliminates the use of boards, and backing the pick-up into a ditch to load the motorcycle. Simply drive the motorcycles front wheel into the locking wheel chock on the system sled assembly, tie the front wheel down at the axle position using the supplied ratchet tie-down straps, activate the hand held remote switch and the motorcycle is pulled into the pick-up bed. The system is powered by a 3000 pound capacity electric winch with 3/16" wire rope heavy duty cable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
or just two ramps side by side for DIY.
This is tha shiz tho. http://www.motorcyclecarrier.net/ramp-master.html
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Cruiser Ramp Motorcycle Pick-Up Bed Loader was designed to be a cost effective way to load and transport a full size motorcycle in the bed of a pick-up truck. The Cruiser Ramp system will accommodate all full size pick-ups, including the Chevrolet Avalanche and like vehicles. The loader eliminates the use of boards, and backing the pick-up into a ditch to load the motorcycle. Simply drive the motorcycles front wheel into the locking wheel chock on the system sled assembly, tie the front wheel down at the axle position using the supplied ratchet tie-down straps, activate the hand held remote switch and the motorcycle is pulled into the pick-up bed. The system is powered by a 3000 pound capacity electric winch with 3/16" wire rope heavy duty cable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
or just two ramps side by side for DIY.
05-19-2006, 01:05 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (profroopchan)
I have a couple friends that made their own ramps that I find great for single person loading. The ramps are about the width of the truck bed and about 6' long (the ramp folds lengthwise). I'll try to take a pic in a couple days
05-19-2006, 03:58 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (quicksilvia)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quicksilvia »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can 3 guys pick up a bike and put it in the back of a minivan?</TD></TR></TABLE>
how do you think people still bikes?
how do you think people still bikes?
05-19-2006, 05:18 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (quicksilvia)
me and a buddy pick his up all the time and load/unload out of his truck. Best bet is to just spend the 5-600 bucks on a small open trailer with a ramp. Makes life so much easier.
05-20-2006, 02:11 AM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (profroopchan)
05-20-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (Last For One)
this is how i got my f4i home, we backed the pickup to the drive way, where the tires are in the gutter so when you drop the gate its only like 12-18 inches above the driveway, then get two guys and lift from the fork and set the front wheel in the truck.
have a friend get in the bed and hold the wheel straight and roll it forward almost hitting the under side on the truck gate. (you got the picture right!)
then lift from the swing arm and push it forward in the truck, it will roll right in.
so two strong guys and someone to hold the wheel straight.
then just two tie downs at least. with the front fork like 50-75% compressed
have a friend get in the bed and hold the wheel straight and roll it forward almost hitting the under side on the truck gate. (you got the picture right!)
then lift from the swing arm and push it forward in the truck, it will roll right in.
so two strong guys and someone to hold the wheel straight.
then just two tie downs at least. with the front fork like 50-75% compressed
05-21-2006, 06:48 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (built562)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by built562 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
then just two tie downs at least. with the front fork like 50-75% compressed</TD></TR></TABLE>
any reason why front fork has to be compressed?
then just two tie downs at least. with the front fork like 50-75% compressed</TD></TR></TABLE>
any reason why front fork has to be compressed?
05-21-2006, 07:04 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (Last For One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Last For One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
any reason why front fork has to be compressed?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you hit a bump the suspension will compress and the tie downs fill fall off.
any reason why front fork has to be compressed?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you hit a bump the suspension will compress and the tie downs fill fall off.
05-22-2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: what ramp do you use to get bike into a truck? (profroopchan)
Yeah 3 guys can put a bike in back of a tahoe.. no ramps needed, that's how I did it. You have to take off the front and rear turn signals though
05-23-2006, 12:19 AM
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Good question - I took the gas tank off and drained ALL of the gas before hand. I thought oil would seep into the cylinders and cause problems, but I let it sit for a few days before I started it.. it started right up with just a little smoke. It was running perfectly after about 10 minutes of letting it idle and randomly revving it.
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Re: (RedHatchBlack)
I use this yellow extendable one thats plastic.. i dont know what brand it is but it works pretty good. I have a 93 ford aerostar and we fit 2 gixxers in the back of it without thinking twice!
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I'm a small guy and me and my brother got his F4i into a tacoma by just picking it up in the front then the back while a third just kept the front wheel straight.