Kicking around the idea of a small dual sport motorcycle. Probably no bigger than 250cc. Maybe carry it on a rack on the the front of the truck. How do you get it on the rack? I realize the rack would/should include a ramp. Do you power it up the ramp while standing next to it? I see all kinds of accidents with that. Or at 70 years old will I be pushing it up the ramp onto the rack?

A 250 dual sport is pretty heavy. You are looking at over 250 lbs with fuel depending on which brand. The ramps are pretty steep and better to have help unless you are extremely strong and reasonably tall. The biggest issue is keeping it upright while you attach tie down straps.Have you considered an electric bike instead? They are pretty amazing and much lighter.

My driveway and lawn have inclines which takes care of half the problem. Bring ramp and ask for help upon arrival or look for grade incline like I do. I have to do this next week on a trip to deliver a scooter to my daughter in OH (600 mi.) I do not want to haul my 7x14 trailer there and back (empty) for 300lbs. No motor, push,at 66 I feel your pain. Best of luck.

What's the intended purpose? If it's for just around campgrounds, for example, an electric bike would be ideal, as mentioned by another poster. If you're using it to run to the grocery store several miles away, the motorcycle seems like a good bet, however I see 250cc as a bit of overkill. Happy travels.

I am setting up my carrier on my new used truck camper rig.300lbs 250 dual sportI take the bike for a walk and power up the ramp.Shut down in gear, lean a bar end against the vehicle to get 1st straps on. I have a front receiver to install if I don't like it on the back.My carrier is Versahaul. Best feature is the anti tilt fixture: Anti tilt fixtureWind therapy on a motorcycle is the best after lumbering around in a clumsy RV.

Pre stage your strapsUse engine power to get it up the ramp while walking alongside itKill the engineStrap outboard side with slight lean toward truckStrap inboard side so just barely tightTightened outboard side till bike is verticalReverse strapping steps to unload and leave bike in first gear with engine off. Roll down ramp with clutch squeezed and use front brake for control. If front wheel tries to slide, release clutch to hold it with rear wheel.

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stevenal
Nomad II
Jun 23, 2021
Any possibility of nighttime travel, possibly unplanned? After installing a front receiver and bike rack, it only took a half mile test to realize the headlight glare off the bike rims was dangerously affecting my night time vision. Went with a small trailer instead.
TxGearhead
Explorer II
Jun 24, 2021
All good info thanks.
I have a good ALUMA trailer. If I do the motorcycle thing I'll use that.
wopachop
Explorer
Jun 24, 2021
TxGearhead wrote:
Do you power it up the ramp while standing next to it?
Similar to loading a bike into a toyhauler you can just walk beside it slipping the clutch. Electric bikes are sweet but not the best for boondocking type situations. You really start to appreciate the potential energy in a gallon of gasoline.
mr_andyj
Explorer
Jun 24, 2021
Curious why you ask a forum of people ,who are not likely to have a motorcycle and rack, and not go to youtube and watch a video of "how to"
TxGearhead
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2021
mr_andyj wrote:
Curious why you ask a forum of people ,who are not likely to have a motorcycle and rack, and not go to youtube and watch a video of "how to"

A)Because I wanted to.
B)Because I was on my 3rd Wild Turkey.
C)Because You Tube is owned by Google.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.
Geo_Boy
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2021
mr_andyj wrote:
Curious why you ask a forum of people ,who are not likely to have a motorcycle and rack, and not go to youtube and watch a video of "how to"

Because he has a TC and there are a lot of creative people on this TC forum. Some YouTube people aren’t always the sharpest.

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