Motorcycle Loading Fail - Page 5

azoomm · 01-09-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Here's what I was rockin

The big heavy bike version acted as a tail gate extender as well.

I do something similar, except instead of a ramp I have a craftsman folding bench that I walk up on. It's easier to store and gives me seating....

Trip · 01-09-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The trouble with those ramps is they are too short. Most sportbikes would scrap the lower fairing.

yep, but I don't have a sportbike and own just high clearance dual sport/adventure bikes, so that's not an issue for me.

Gas Man · 01-09-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yep I do the same...use the engine power, but walk the bike up the ramp. If you have a carb'd bike, make sure the thing is warmed up first.

For sure...

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

How is that ramp? Im thinking about getting one of those for my truck. Ramp+bed extended sounds like a win-win to me.

It worked great. very sturdy and I was thinking the same thing. That was the 6.5' bed so the tail gate had to be down.

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

yeah the only issue I have with mine is when it slipped off the truck it busted two rivets out for one of the hinges... no big deal as it's on the side I don't use...

Well you see why I have mine strapped to the truck so they won't move or slide out. VERY IMPORTANT.

LeeNetworX · 01-09-2011, 04:50 PM

The guys sitting in the lawn chairs in the garage watching it all made me chuckle more than the guy dropping that pig.

"Clem, you got a beer?"

"Yep."

"This should be good."

"Yep."

"Oh! Damn! Did you see that Clem?"

"Yep."

Mr Lefty · 01-09-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Well you see why I have mine strapped to the truck so they won't move or slide out. VERY IMPORTANT.

yeah I'm gonna make a mound for a pin for my ramp on my tailgate...

Trip · 01-09-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

yeah I'm gonna make a mound for a pin for my ramp on my tailgate...

my ramp has two chains that attach to the bed of the truck to prevent it from slipping off, what happened to yours? I have tried to pull my ramp off the tail gate, it won't come off.

OneSickPsycho · 01-10-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

that's exactly like mine... I'm gonna get some paneling to cover it and just drill holes and zip tie it to it to cover the holes... maybe throw some grip tape down or some spray on bed liner to avoid slippage.

May I suggest something more sturdy than zip ties...

Mr Lefty · 01-10-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

my ramp has two chains that attach to the bed of the truck to prevent it from slipping off, what happened to yours? I have tried to pull my ramp off the tail gate, it won't come off.

I bought mine used... didn't have that... must have gotten the walmart brand

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

May I suggest something more sturdy than zip ties...

ehh I think they'd hold... but if I can find someone who'll weld aluminum, I'll have it tack welded.

OneSickPsycho · 01-11-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I bought mine used... didn't have that... must have gotten the walmart brand

ehh I think they'd hold... but if I can find someone who'll weld aluminum, I'll have it tack welded.

I'd rivet that bitch. The ol' pop riveter will give you GI Joe kung-fu grip...

dubbs · 01-11-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yep, but I don't have a sportbike and own just high clearance dual sport/adventure bikes, so that's not an issue for me.

Have the same exact one.. loaded my zzr on it a bunch of times..

I rode it up once.. that was scary..

01-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#44
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	The guys sitting in the lawn chairs in the garage watching it all made me chuckle more than the guy dropping that pig. "Clem, you got a beer?" "Yep." "This should be good." "Yep." "Oh! Damn! Did you see that Clem?" "Yep."