Motorcycle Ramp Length?
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Road Captain
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Motorcycle Ramp Length?
How long should motorcycle ramps be to load into a pickup truck? I have a GMC dually, 39" tall bed, and a couple of touring baggers. I KNOW 6' is too short...you don't have to ask how I know... I'd want to be able to load from level ground and not have to find a hill.
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RE: Motorcycle Ramp Length?
FWIW...Using an arched ramp decreases the angle at the tailgate and will allow you to use a shorter ramp without bottoming out. \\; But the idea of loading the bike with an arched ramp makes me glad I have a utility trailer. 
 \\; There's something about the feeling I would get about 3/4 of the way up with my feet 4' off the ground that makes me realize there's a better way...
 \\; There's something about the feeling I would get about 3/4 of the way up with my feet 4' off the ground that makes me realize there's a better way...
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RE: Motorcycle Ramp Length?
I have an arched 10 footer, it's 3 pieces and folds in half for easy storage. I also have an '08 Ford F350 4x4 Dually. I would not think of going any shorter. Length matters.
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Ramps should be \\;3 times the height of the tailgate.
We have a 2007 GMC dually as well. \\; I have made \\;9 ft ramps and they are alittle too steep. \\; SHould be 10 - 12 ft for a dually 4x4.
And I don't think you'll fit two baggers in the back of a truck. \\; \\; Good luck
We have a 2007 GMC dually as well. \\; I have made \\;9 ft ramps and they are alittle too steep. \\; SHould be 10 - 12 ft for a dually 4x4.
And I don't think you'll fit two baggers in the back of a truck. \\; \\; Good luck
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RE: Motorcycle Ramp Length?
I have a three piece set that is 12 feet in length. I had diamond plate welded on the center ramp for a smoother run up and down. Secure the ramps together, and secure them to the truck. Remove the tailgate, or you will probably bend it. Don't think you can squeeze two dressers in the back of a pickup, though. Be carefull, and take your time.
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After seeing cgonzgo's link. No way I will ever try ramps. Get a trailer. I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight.
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RE: Motorcycle Ramp Length?
I go with the idea of getting as long as possible.
I used this ramp calculator before buying a 10' arched ramp for a Heritage and 4X4 Tundra.
Good luck!
I used this ramp calculator before buying a 10' arched ramp for a Heritage and 4X4 Tundra.
Good luck!
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RE: Motorcycle Ramp Length?
Well, I don't know about the length but two guys I work with both tried riding up into the truck bed. One went too fast and slammed into the cab and the other one was drunk and stopped halfway up the ramp and fell off the side. Both rode crotch rockets, by the way. So no matter how long it is, don't go too fast and make sure it is wide enough to put your feet down 
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