ideas re. best way to transport motorcycle
We would appreciate advice re. best way to transport a motorcycle...it's fairly small, with a full-up weight of just under 600 pounds... options we've considered... 1.) back of pickup...downside i...
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For getting mine into the bed of my truck, I have ALWAYS used three motorcycle ramps: One in the center to hold the bike, and one to each side to put my feet on. I tried it once with just one and was terrified of leaning just a little too far the wrong way and falling over.
Those wide ATV ramps aren't crowned like the single ones I got from Lowes, and the wide ones are a bit tougher to store. Sure, lugging three ramps around could prove to be a pain in the butt, but it's better than one IMHO. (The interweb is FULL of videos of folks who tried it with one and failed!!)
A third option (and the one I used repeatedly until I bought the ramps) is to back up to a hill, ditch, ramp, or embankment, drop the tailgate, and ride it on/off, being careful not to let the tailgate rest directly on the ground (you'll crush it with the weight of the bike). Choose wisely, as it's possible to get the truck AND the bike stuck simultaneously... And even if you don't, it's still a pain in the butt.
Those wide ATV ramps aren't crowned like the single ones I got from Lowes, and the wide ones are a bit tougher to store. Sure, lugging three ramps around could prove to be a pain in the butt, but it's better than one IMHO. (The interweb is FULL of videos of folks who tried it with one and failed!!)
A third option (and the one I used repeatedly until I bought the ramps) is to back up to a hill, ditch, ramp, or embankment, drop the tailgate, and ride it on/off, being careful not to let the tailgate rest directly on the ground (you'll crush it with the weight of the bike). Choose wisely, as it's possible to get the truck AND the bike stuck simultaneously... And even if you don't, it's still a pain in the butt.
