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Bike Loading Ramp - single use..Cheep.. ideas?

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Late to the party, but I made two ramps and each used three 2x6s. Both ramps I placed two 2x6s side by side. The difference was the underneath. On one ramp I cut the 2x6 into blocks and placed them horizontally every foot. On the other ramp I ran ran a third 2x6 down the middle underneath to cover th seam. This method worked great. The boards didn't sag at all with me and the bike. I then used the metal ramp ends you buy at Tractor Supply.

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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I would bet that the dealer would let you use their loader on both ends. The local dealer here has a lift that picks it up and you roll it in. Probably free I would imagine.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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When you coming out. I have a spot that would be close to being straight out on to a gravel road. A little south of Denver, but one last ride.

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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just a simple 2x6-8 will be fine. i have used 2x4's to load smaller bikes. weren't you going to remove the front end or something for shipping? just get a few friends to help lift it in. 4 men can easily lift a bike.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by j1mmy
just a simple 2x6-8 will be fine. i have used 2x4's to load smaller bikes. weren't you going to remove the front end or something for shipping? just get a few friends to help lift it in. 4 YOUNG men can easily lift a bike.
There. Fixed it for ya.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Find a loading dock, most bike shops have one. Do the same on the other end. Save a lot of pain, make it easy.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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How did it go?

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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by King 2011
Go to a golf course and ride the bike off the golf cart ramp into the back if the truck. Then unload it the same way.
Could it be any simpler.
 
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