they need to be ridden not parked
LOADING electraglide WITH NO TAILGATE?
Cruiser
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From: East Central Illinois
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From: Mesa arizona
I have a huge dilemma. I have a 6ft bed truckf150 i need to haul a electraglide from naples fl to asheville nc im taking a 14ft boat becuase ill be down there in naples for a fishing trip for a week. With a jacknife v tailgate down hits the bow holder. how can i haul the electra glide with the tailgate off?4x8 plywood? 2x6?
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Use a jack like I did!!!
had the same dellima about 4 years ago...had to tow a trailer and haul a bike in a 94 silverado shortbed...what i did was this...and it worked excellent...load the bike into the bed with tailgate on, then use a jack to jack up the bike so that the rear wheel is off the bed and its not touching...jack should be placed towards the backend of the bed and of course under frame of bike...strap the jack down to the points on the bed so that its secure and doesnt move...then strap the bike down while its being supported by the jack...remove tailgate, hook up trailer and go! P.S. Be sure to check your load every 50 miles or so just to make sure all is well. this worked for me towing a car and my bike WITH a rollaway toolbox back there in the bed with it, from Groton CT. to Phenix City, AL...Good luck.
Last edited by Eshaw301; Aug 31, 2012 at 10:47 PM.
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From: anacoco, la
hd specs the length at 98 inches.....
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From: Columbus, Ohio
I do have a topic related question- I have never loaded a bike in a pickup. I too have a Silverado with a 6' bed and contemplated loading the bike with a ramp and winch, however, will the tailgate support a 900# bike?
Good luck with your dilemma and be safe.
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From: Missouri
Extended hitch I pulled a 3 horse trailer from Cal. to Mo. loaded with household items using a extended hitch becouse the truck had a 10.5' camper in the bed and it worked fine. Or you could barrow rent or trade for a long bed truck but the extended hitch would be cheapest route.
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From: Milton, Delaware
This seems to be a simple and cost effective solution.
I do have a topic related question- I have never loaded a bike in a pickup. I too have a Silverado with a 6' bed and contemplated loading the bike with a ramp and winch, however, will the tailgate support a 900# bike?
Good luck with your dilemma and be safe.
I do have a topic related question- I have never loaded a bike in a pickup. I too have a Silverado with a 6' bed and contemplated loading the bike with a ramp and winch, however, will the tailgate support a 900# bike?
Good luck with your dilemma and be safe.