Putting a motorcycle in my trailer

I used to do it all the time. I used a motorcycle wheel chock and strapped the bike to it. I had a Yamaha xt225. The handlebars were a little wider than the door so you had to wiggle them a little to get it in. I used folding aluminum ramp that fit on the step to ride it in on. Easy peasy.

If you put it in the trailer make sure you have it resting on a 2x8x8, the floor may be weak for 150lb per 2 square inch which is close to what you would have.

I don't have a pick-up but I use an Express Van as my TV. I made my own ram (about 12ft long) using thick osb and 2x2. I put some "non-slip" coating on the ramp.

Loading the bike is pretty easy with the long ramp - the van has a couple of tie-downs which I use to secure the bike.

If you are having problems with loading the bike - build a long ramp and use gravity to help you out,

swimmer_spe wrote:

bobndot wrote:
the rams are slippery ?

what do you mean ?

These days they are all made of polished aluminum. Nice and light, but no grip for the tires or my shoes.

I plan on building a steel grated one and then I might try again.

you can cut and trim a track mat.
http://www.discountramps.com/snowmobile-track-mat/p/CBR-13210/

Yup, bike in back of truck is by far the easiest! I have loaded all types, even a GoldWing, in the back of my trucks. Most of the time I used an aluminum loading ramp, that was grated, but only rated for 500 lbs. When loading a heavy bike, I added a 1x6" board to the aluminum ramp. Unless just loading a dirt bike, I always back up to something to load, ditch, approach, or loading dock, if available.

Not sure what Ninja weighs 300 lbs? 250 twin? When hauling the crotch rocket bikes, CBRs, and FZ1, I use a bar harness rigging, made by Canyon Dancer. Much easier than hooked traditional tie downs.

Jerry

bobndot wrote:
the rams are slippery ?

what do you mean ?

These days they are all made of polished aluminum. Nice and light, but no grip for the tires or my shoes.

I plan on building a steel grated one and then I might try again.

swimmer_spe wrote:
My problem with putting it in the box of the truck is that all the rams are slippery. I have nearly dropped it enough times that it goes into a utility trailer now.

Easy way to deal with difficulties loading a pickup with ramps... lessen the ramp angle into the truck. Back the truck up to a slight uphill or in an area where the back wheels of the truck drop down, both of those methods will lessen the ramp angle making it much easier to load/unload.

Also, just buy a RAM specific rubber bed mat found at many truck supply stores.

the rams are slippery ?

what do you mean ?

My problem with putting it in the box of the truck is that all the rams are slippery. I have nearly dropped it enough times that it goes into a utility trailer now.

I would put down a piece (or two) of 3/4" plywood where it sits.