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Hey Guys,
I just recently purchased a pickup truck to haul my CBR 929 around for long trips. This is the first time I've had a pickup so I've never loaded a bike on a truck. I plan to purchase a ReadyRamp which is a bed extender and ramp all in one. My question is what is the best way to load a bike on a pickup truck.. should I muscle it and push it up the ramp and if so how do you push a 400lbs bike up the ramp incline keeping your footing? Or should I ride it up the ramp? Thanks for any responses...
I just recently purchased a pickup truck to haul my CBR 929 around for long trips. This is the first time I've had a pickup so I've never loaded a bike on a truck. I plan to purchase a ReadyRamp which is a bed extender and ramp all in one. My question is what is the best way to load a bike on a pickup truck.. should I muscle it and push it up the ramp and if so how do you push a 400lbs bike up the ramp incline keeping your footing? Or should I ride it up the ramp? Thanks for any responses...
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Depends on how high the back of the truck is and how long your ramp is. I never have less than two people but three is good.
Look for a video on youtube of a guy riding his 929 (I think) into the back of a UHaul and that'll answer you're question of whether you can drive up a ramp or not.
Look for a video on youtube of a guy riding his 929 (I think) into the back of a UHaul and that'll answer you're question of whether you can drive up a ramp or not.
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Depends on how high the back of the truck is and how long your ramp is. I never have less than two people but three is good.
Look for a video on youtube of a guy riding his 929 (I think) into the back of a UHaul and that'll answer you're question of whether you can drive up a ramp or not.
Look for a video on youtube of a guy riding his 929 (I think) into the back of a UHaul and that'll answer you're question of whether you can drive up a ramp or not.
Darnit, you beat me to it!!!
The right way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC_iF6y_1U4
Not so right way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkQYY...eature=related
GL in your endeavor
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I used to have a 19-something... (i forget) old yamaha 125 enduro and i remember giving it a try riding into the back of a toyota we used to haul it around in.
I ended up giving it too much gas and totally V'ing in the front of the bed.
I suggest if you do attempt to ride it in (on those days where you dont have all your buddies) to have a cushion and or pad at the front of the bed. I would even go as far as getting an electric winch for those solo days. If you do ride it in make sure to brake early as well. I think its possible to do it alone safely as long as you know what to do.
I ended up giving it too much gas and totally V'ing in the front of the bed.
I suggest if you do attempt to ride it in (on those days where you dont have all your buddies) to have a cushion and or pad at the front of the bed. I would even go as far as getting an electric winch for those solo days. If you do ride it in make sure to brake early as well. I think its possible to do it alone safely as long as you know what to do.
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Get one of these and ride it in and out all by yourself. I do it all the time and I'm Old and Fat (see my forum ID for proof). If I can do it, anyone can.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90018
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90018