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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Meridian, Idaho
Have to wonder why is he pushing so hard in the Touring section? There are plenty of different places you can market your ramp. Still have not answered the question ... Why if your first post was moved to the vendor for sale section. Why not post your reviews question there? Why again in the touring section?
Don't think you're are getting the warm welcome in the (Touring) section. But yet you keep trying...
Don't think you're are getting the warm welcome in the (Touring) section. But yet you keep trying...
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Port Orange, Fl
They push it everywhere, it's called #'s.
if this thing works for a f250 with the intergrated step and handle, I'll buy one for $400. I got that much in my PITA ramps I have to load and unload.
if this thing works for a f250 with the intergrated step and handle, I'll buy one for $400. I got that much in my PITA ramps I have to load and unload.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Meridian, Idaho
For you "shore" looks like you could use it with that beast of a atv. But for a real heavy motorcycle I'm not to sure. In the following video you can see the difficulty he has loading it in the truck. never mind how unsure he is where to put his feet on the way down.
Last edited by GriffinDenim13FLHX; Oct 1, 2014 at 05:53 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Port Orange, Fl
That ATV weighs 800lbs by itself, stock and it's not. It's all of 850lbs.
Not sure why CBR guy did that without the bike running. he basically pushing it, hell with that.
On to my issue, the bike would probably never get in the truck unless it had to. The ATV gets in there a lot. Put the ramps down and strap them, drive and unstrap and pick each one up and stuff it under the atv. The are friggin awkward heavy. Every time I got four wheeling, I pick up each ramp 6 times. I had a small trailer but it kills my grass. I also made excuses not to use it and just put the atv in the truck with the ramps.
In the end, it's not that it's that big of a deal to load/unload the ramps, it's just that if there is a better idea, I'm all for it. A ramp that could stay on the truck and provides a dang better level of safety is something I'm all about.
Not sure why CBR guy did that without the bike running. he basically pushing it, hell with that.
On to my issue, the bike would probably never get in the truck unless it had to. The ATV gets in there a lot. Put the ramps down and strap them, drive and unstrap and pick each one up and stuff it under the atv. The are friggin awkward heavy. Every time I got four wheeling, I pick up each ramp 6 times. I had a small trailer but it kills my grass. I also made excuses not to use it and just put the atv in the truck with the ramps.
In the end, it's not that it's that big of a deal to load/unload the ramps, it's just that if there is a better idea, I'm all for it. A ramp that could stay on the truck and provides a dang better level of safety is something I'm all about.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Here and now
As a "die hard rider" (just got back from a 3400 mile trip from SA Texas up to Michigan and back, 7 days of riding) I have to report that I've never used a ramp to put my bike in the back of any trailer, its not a garage queen, its a Harley Davidson motorcycle, designed to be ridden and enjoyed. But for those that have turned their bikes into a piece of art that can no longer be ridden more than 10 miles I'm sure that ramp system will suffice.
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: DOWN SOUTH
That was the point I made about feet placement, imagine loading a touring bike and take a mis step, that 1000lbs is gonna be on top of you if you get pinned. Also, the ramp flexed to much with only a 450lb bike, so its not for me.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
I used to also think anyone that trailer was a wuss, well fast forward several long hard years....I own a enclosed trailer. Not that I trailer regularly but if I need to, or want to I will and the trailer ***** can kiss my butt! I've ridden to all but three of the lower 48 states and have nothing to prove to anyone, including myself. I've also done several Iron Butts and nothing left there either.
I think an enclosed trails is the best, but not everyone can afford or justify one. A PU truck and a set of good ramps may be what he/she can afford and use. So be it. Not everyone lives in a climate that allows all year riding, I do ride most of the year, missing a few weeks for snow and bitter cold...but even living in a warm, sunny area there may be times a trailer or truck is needed...or just wanted! Who am I to tell someone not to transport their bike? Wouldn't want the same said to me!
Some of our " Johnny come latelys" think they're so bad *** that they wrote the book on motorcycling, please! Give me a break! I'm 63 and have been riding since I was 14. I think I've earned the right to do as I damn well please when it comes to MY motorcycle!
I think an enclosed trails is the best, but not everyone can afford or justify one. A PU truck and a set of good ramps may be what he/she can afford and use. So be it. Not everyone lives in a climate that allows all year riding, I do ride most of the year, missing a few weeks for snow and bitter cold...but even living in a warm, sunny area there may be times a trailer or truck is needed...or just wanted! Who am I to tell someone not to transport their bike? Wouldn't want the same said to me!
Some of our " Johnny come latelys" think they're so bad *** that they wrote the book on motorcycling, please! Give me a break! I'm 63 and have been riding since I was 14. I think I've earned the right to do as I damn well please when it comes to MY motorcycle!
That's why I own an 8ft bed 2500 HD and a Blackwidow ramp. To each his own.As for selling a product; the OP was simply asking for your opinion which he/she is entitled to do and you too are entitled to give.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Meridian, Idaho
Amen. Everyone has a reason to trailer or truck at some point or another. I too have a t-shirt that says if you see my bike on trailer call 911. But nonetheless, it gets trucked from time to time as needed and never on the same day I'm wearing the t-shirt. That's why I own an 8ft bed 2500 HD and a Blackwidow ramp. To each his own.
As for selling a product; the OP was simply asking for your opinion which he/she is entitled to do and you too are entitled to give.
That's why I own an 8ft bed 2500 HD and a Blackwidow ramp. To each his own.As for selling a product; the OP was simply asking for your opinion which he/she is entitled to do and you too are entitled to give.
I wonder why Harley Davidson does not get rid of there trailers and lowboys and use the company trucks with ramps to pick up customers bikes? They would save a lot of money. Guess it's just a choice they make.