Would this work for loading???
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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This is what I use, find a ditch to level things and use the ramp as a bridge. Works fine, just make sure that it is a little downhill for unloading.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 417
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From: Fargo ND
I've loaded bikes into pickups with ramps like that, have one person on each side and get the pickup as low to the ground as possible. A trailer works better but sometimes you gotta use what you have. Good Luck
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
I had looked into one of these before I bought the toy hauler.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=99900
Before that I would load the bike with the 9ft black widow ramp into the back of the truck. Than hook up to the RV (we like to take the bike and trailer when we leave town).
On a wet day, coming down the black widow ramp can be interesting. Stopping is not an option, you can lock up the front brake and it will still skid all the way down.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=99900
Before that I would load the bike with the 9ft black widow ramp into the back of the truck. Than hook up to the RV (we like to take the bike and trailer when we leave town).
On a wet day, coming down the black widow ramp can be interesting. Stopping is not an option, you can lock up the front brake and it will still skid all the way down.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
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From: Findlay, ohio
Another option is to check around for a loading dock. There's a HD dealer in Lima, Ohio that has a loading dock that you can back down into and then unload your bike at almost level. Only used it one time, but it was great. Check around, there may be others in your area. Ramps are too dangerous for me.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Charlotte, N.C.
OMG I would have died if that was my baby. Looks like I will be getting a trailer after seeing that. Makes sense to spent a few grand to protect a $20K investment.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 171
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From: cleburne Texas
Ramps make me nervous. I bought a rampage power lift works good. Before this I,d find a good ditch to back into or use a trailer. Would hate to fall off a ramp with a 750lb bike and hurt it and myself.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 549
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From: Ft Myers FL
That brings tears to my eyes! Reminds me of a simular situation
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 857
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From: Waynesboro, Va
I would not like loading my bike on a truck with that ramp, too narrow, plus you have to think about unloading. I have enough problems loading my cruiser on my lift table and its only about 6" high...
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 72
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From: Ft. Myers, Florida
Big Boys II ramps
I bought a set of Big Boy II folding ramps from Discountramps.com for $525.00 delivered. They are 10 feet in length and 38 inches wide when secured together. I loaded my Ultra Classic into the bed of my Dodge Ram 4X4 (Quad cab short bed) with no problem. The ramps fold in half for storage. Once the bike was in the rear of the truck bed, there was enough room to slide a ramp on each side of the bike. I found a wheel chock on sale at Harbor Freight for about $45.00. I used two bolts to secure the wheel chock to the bed of the truck. The rear wheel of the bike was resting at the very back of the bed, almost on the tailgate. I placed a piece of plywood from the wheel chock extending over the tailgate to help distribute the weight of the bike evenly. I used four Power Tye 2" ratcheting straps to tie the bike down. Hauled the bike over 2500 miles without any issues. The ramps are great, but I would suggest backing the truck into a ditch or back up to an incline while loading. Loading the bike on a flat surface can be done using these ramps, but it's not for the faint of heart. Safety is always the first concern.
Last edited by sarge189; Dec 13, 2009 at 04:00 PM.