Will it fit?
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RE: Will it fit?
if your gonna haul a harley in a dodge, you might as well just ride it as the dodge won't make it more than half way to where your going anyway. as long as the dodge doesn't have a cummins that is.
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From: Central Ohio
RE: Will it fit?
Measure the front & rear tire contact patch on your bike and the length of your truck's box.
I had a Sportster and hualed it once in my short bed full size Chevy. It fit but the tail gate would'nt close.
Be sure to use 4 straps to secure it, and curl up the loose end of each strap & tape it down.
I had a Sportster and hualed it once in my short bed full size Chevy. It fit but the tail gate would'nt close.
Be sure to use 4 straps to secure it, and curl up the loose end of each strap & tape it down.
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RE: Will it fit?
The Dakota's cargo box is 64" with the tailgate closed and 81" opened. I think the Street Bob is 92.8" total length with a 64.2" wheelbase. I'm afraid the bike is too long but I'm wondering if it will go in at an angle. I was hoping there might be someone out there with a similar bike and truck who have made it that might advise me. Thanks,
Tourer
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From: Newnan, Georgia
RE: Will it fit?
What is the corner to corner dimension.....but, even if you can squeeze it in at an angle I think that getting it safely tied down and secure would be the real challenge. Doesn't sound like something that I would want to do.
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RE: Will it fit?
If it will fit, the front tire will have to go in the corner behind the driver side(watch the fender andleaveenough room to lean the bike on its kick stand)The back tire should be on the tailgait passenger side. Put the kickstand down and run a tie down from theleft side of the bike to the rear left(driver side) corner of the bed. Take out the slack but do not tighten. Run another from the right side of the bike to the right front corner of the bed and tighten it down as ard as you can. If done properly the bike should not come off the kick stand but very little pressure will be on it. Put some extra staps on for the just in case senario (you don't want the bike falling off in the middle of the interstate.) Be careful, and ifyou don't like the way it looks don't do it. Ride it and get someone else to drive your truck or rent a uhaul trailer or something. By all means don't take unneccessary risks.
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RE: Will it fit?
I've seen bikes hauled in the bed of trucks for years and across the country to Sturgis. Most trucks are 6 1/2 foot beds and the rear wheel rests on the tailgait and I've never heard of one going off yet. Would be better to invest in something like trailer-in-a-bag, a very durable portable trailer that you can break down and store. You don't have to put it all the way up in the truck and invest in ramps. With the trailer you are only 6-8 inches off the ground...much easier. The downside is they're $1200 but you're gonna pay...what $300-400 for ramps and money for the wheel chock. I can verify they can take the long haul, having taken it to Daytona from MD one year and used it for around the town stuff as well. For taking your bike to the dealership they're perfect...haul your bike there, break down the trailer and put it in the truck or tow the trailer home and break it down at home.
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From: Templeton California
RE: Will it fit?
I haul mine in my Ford ranger occaisionally.I strap the handlebars to the front two tie downs and run a third strap across the rear somewhere.Oh and the rear tire will be sitting at least partially on the tailgate.