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_Gir_ 02-06-2014 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by upflying (Post 12290838)
Just a thought but a nearby a grocery or industrial area will have outdoor loading docks. Back your Titan up to one and ride the bike on.

That's what I do. Dealer usually has a lift too.

larsfum 02-07-2014 08:46 AM

One of the common problems is the bike hanging up on the area between the ramp, and the tailgate as the bike goes up the ramp. You could park the truck in a gulley with the nose higher than the tailgate. This would lower the ramp angle and avoid the hangup.

Trickasabrick 02-07-2014 10:25 AM

I use my Harbor Freight aluminum tri-fold ATV ramp. Works great but I usually put the back tires of the truck in a little depression to flatten out the angle some.

FXDXTSport 02-07-2014 10:37 AM

Here's what I have. I've used it for various bikes. The arch eliminates any dragging as the bike enters the truck bed. Very light but durable. Using center piece alone handles 1500 pounds. All three linked together handle 2700 pounds.

http://www.literamps.com/motorcycle_ramp.htm

brenn 02-07-2014 03:05 PM

I think I'll probably go with the Black Widow ramp. Looks pretty useful - about a 9 foot length.

oct1949 02-08-2014 03:28 AM

Just don't think I'd want to load my bike in a PU truck with ramps.. Just me...

Maybe with some kind of loading dock, that'd be a lot safer.

DMiller 02-08-2014 05:37 AM

I just picked up a set of Black Widow ramps. I haven't used them yet, but they seem to be extremely well built. Fast shipping from discount ramps too.

NiteOwlNY 02-08-2014 07:02 AM


Originally Posted by FXDXTSport (Post 12293616)
Here's what I have. I've used it for various bikes. The arch eliminates any dragging as the bike enters the truck bed. Very light but durable. Using center piece alone handles 1500 pounds. All three linked together handle 2700 pounds.

http://www.literamps.com/motorcycle_ramp.htm


I have something very similar, could be the same brand but I'm not sure I bought it at a local trailer supply a long time ago. I also have one of those narrow ones that fold in half and I wouldn't recommend it for anything bigger than a dirt bike. I usually tie it off to the truck or trailer so it cannot kick out when you pass the top, I've had them kick out in the past so I learned the hard way.

skyflyer 02-08-2014 07:10 AM

Another happy Black Widow ramp owner. I have used them for my sportster but not for the softail yet. Yes they are pricey but it's one of those things where you dont want to be cheap.

Munkee 02-08-2014 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by DMiller (Post 12297026)
I just picked up a set of Black Widow ramps. I haven't used them yet, but they seem to be extremely well built. Fast shipping from discount ramps too.

The 9 footer? It shows discontinued right now. :(


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