Goldwing in the garage
Bought the Voltage to haul my Goldwing. Haven't tried to put it in the garage yet. Anyone else got a huge bike they've driven up the ramp? Comments?
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I use my Toy Hauler to go to motorcycle races, with as many as 4 bikes in at a time.
We never ride the bikes in or out. If anything happens, it's usually bad if you're on it.
We walk them up, engine running in first gear, nice and steady, appropriate use of clutch to go slow and smooth, usually (but not always) with a spotter at the tail. Coming down, we back them slowly down the ramp, engine off, first gear, and use the clutch to smoothly control the descent - not the front brake, which most people try to do - the front brake won't hold a heavy bike on the ramp material.
Using this method, I've loaded/unloaded HDs, Wings, sportbikes, MX bikes, you name it and (knock on wood) never a mishap.
We never ride the bikes in or out. If anything happens, it's usually bad if you're on it.
We walk them up, engine running in first gear, nice and steady, appropriate use of clutch to go slow and smooth, usually (but not always) with a spotter at the tail. Coming down, we back them slowly down the ramp, engine off, first gear, and use the clutch to smoothly control the descent - not the front brake, which most people try to do - the front brake won't hold a heavy bike on the ramp material.
Using this method, I've loaded/unloaded HDs, Wings, sportbikes, MX bikes, you name it and (knock on wood) never a mishap.
