It's a 5 cylinder thank you very much (5 on each side) :lol: and no I dont think it is any higher than your FoundOnRoadDead is.double2000r6 said:
The ramp I use is the fold out type and is only 5 feet long.
Loading & Hauling your bike!!
When ever you go to a track day you see many different bikes and MANY different ways of loading and hauling them...
I prefer (due to what I have) the standard truck hauling. Now when it comes to loading I see alot of people trying really hard to push the bikes up! It's kinda amusing in a bad way. I like to have 2 ramps. One for the bike and one for me! The closer to 8' in length the better, due to trucks like mine that are a little high.
I start up the bike, get it a little warm and stand on the side of the bike and just idle her up the ramp. Just like you would walk a horse into a trailer.... Why not let the 136 rear wheel hp do all the work. It works well on all bikes. Have did it with my 9R everytime.
I've even seen somebody load them onto grates that are hooked into their towing reciever. Funny and scary looking. The bike is actually sitting sideways to the rear of the vechicle.
Now let's talk strapping... I do a front handle bar strapping.... I use either the standard eye loops or a "Canyon Dancer". Then I will only use a wratchet style strap in the fronts. Don't really like those pull tight style...for the fronts..
Then I usually hook the rear pegs and squat the rear of the bike. Don't really need to but it's a extra procaution.
Have attached some pics... 1. my 9R in my old truck 2. a buddies 954 3. my pocket bike :lol: (Should have seen the looks driving down the h/w! 3. a buddies TLR in my FX4
What do you guys think? How do you guys haul your bikes and what do you use?
:noob: should pay attention!!
I prefer (due to what I have) the standard truck hauling. Now when it comes to loading I see alot of people trying really hard to push the bikes up! It's kinda amusing in a bad way. I like to have 2 ramps. One for the bike and one for me! The closer to 8' in length the better, due to trucks like mine that are a little high.
I start up the bike, get it a little warm and stand on the side of the bike and just idle her up the ramp. Just like you would walk a horse into a trailer.... Why not let the 136 rear wheel hp do all the work. It works well on all bikes. Have did it with my 9R everytime.
I've even seen somebody load them onto grates that are hooked into their towing reciever. Funny and scary looking. The bike is actually sitting sideways to the rear of the vechicle.
Now let's talk strapping... I do a front handle bar strapping.... I use either the standard eye loops or a "Canyon Dancer". Then I will only use a wratchet style strap in the fronts. Don't really like those pull tight style...for the fronts..
Then I usually hook the rear pegs and squat the rear of the bike. Don't really need to but it's a extra procaution.
Have attached some pics... 1. my 9R in my old truck 2. a buddies 954 3. my pocket bike :lol: (Should have seen the looks driving down the h/w! 3. a buddies TLR in my FX4
What do you guys think? How do you guys haul your bikes and what do you use?
:noob: should pay attention!!
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The ramp I use is the fold out type and is only 5 feet long.
Yeah, those 5 foot ramps BLOW DONKEY DILDO!! Get a 8 footer!! Makes life soooo much easier!!
I just use the trailer! :dthumb: :lol:
Here's a decent idea:
http://www.motorcycleramps.com/rrextender.htm
Just buy a 6 foot 2x6 to walk up while you load the bike.
http://www.motorcycleramps.com/rrextender.htm
Just buy a 6 foot 2x6 to walk up while you load the bike.
That is F'in AWESOME!!! I was thinking of buying one of those truck bed extenders but didn't want to pay $250 for just that use... this would double the usefullness...
Can we get that ramp for less than $255?? :bonk:
Can we get that ramp for less than $255?? :bonk:
Found these guys on EBay...
Get about $10 off their website price!!
EBay
So I ordered one...thanks for the link Capt!!
Get about $10 off their website price!!
EBay
So I ordered one...thanks for the link Capt!!
Definitely get the board to go with it! :here: That first pic on there site just looks like an accident that hasn't happened yet. :skep:Captain Morgan said:Here's a decent idea:
http://www.motorcycleramps.com/rrextender.htm
Just buy a 6 foot 2x6 to walk up while you load the bike.
I think I will look into getting one! :wink:
Actually what I'm going to do is this... the full sized truck ramp is 101"...my old wood ramps are 2"x 10" x 8'...I'm going to take one of them and put a hinge on it and a clasp and use that for me to walk! I've always had to ramps...the only way to do it.
I'll give you guys a review on it when I get the ramp.
I'll give you guys a review on it when I get the ramp.
Good idea Gas Man! :dthumb:Gas Man said:Actually what I'm going to do is this... the full sized truck ramp is 101"...my old wood ramps are 2"x 10" x 8'...I'm going to take one of them and put a hinge on it and a clasp and use that for me to walk! I've always had to ramps...the only way to do it.
I'll give you guys a review on it when I get the ramp.
Make sure you use big gate hinges or something like that.
your weight + the bike leaning on you will require it to be strong.
I know the 2X6's I have used seem to sag a bit in the middle anyway!
Well I figure it's only got to support 200#...ruffly. But that way, the wooden one for the person will only be like 4' long. I'll put a clasp on it to keep it closed in the hinged position. Then I'll have the bed extender/ramp for the bike. Should be good to go!!
Heck I've loaded mine and many other bikes many times with my wooden ramps! Then sag a bunch when loading but it was a cheap get me by. The cost of the 2x10's and the bracket on the end, which I got at Tractor Supply! But this new ramp will ROCK!!
Heck I've loaded mine and many other bikes many times with my wooden ramps! Then sag a bunch when loading but it was a cheap get me by. The cost of the 2x10's and the bracket on the end, which I got at Tractor Supply! But this new ramp will ROCK!!
what's everyone's thoughts on the one's that go in the hitch receiver and hang off the back of the vehicle??? Anyone use them? Seems like a lot of weight hanging like that. I know they can usually withstand 500lbs. tongue weight but still seems unstable....I'm thinking for us SUV guys.
Yeah, this thing!! MC Carrier I wouldn't trust that at all!!!
But what may even be STUPIDER than that is THIS!!
Can you IMAGINE the flat spot from the last one!!! :bash:
But what may even be STUPIDER than that is THIS!!
Can you IMAGINE the flat spot from the last one!!! :bash:
Personally this is the only way I recommend to haul the bikes!
Yeah I love that one!!!
I actually saw some of these at bike week at Myrtle Beach SC. :skep:Gas Man said:But what may even be STUPIDER than that is THIS!!
:skep: :twfrox: :lol: :lol: :crazy: :lol: Can you imagine loading and unloading. :lol:Ace said:Personally this is the only way I recommend to haul the bikes!
You have got to be f'n kidding me! WTH are they thinking?!? I can't imagine the stress on the forks if they have to turn fast. Not to mention the fact that you would have to replace the rear tire all the damn time because you're putting so many miles on it. F'n idiots!Gas Man said:But what may even be STUPIDER than that is THIS!!
Both the ones I saw where metric cruisers. I think the front could handel it, but I thought the same thing about the tire.
I think the forks would be ok! It's just the rear tire!!! :wtf: :nonod:
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