getting a bike on a truck bed?

[jcblitz]

Originally Posted by ism409

this is a good tip I got.. if you can back the truck up so the land behind it is a little more raised it makes things WAAAAAAY easier.

Before this I would use a cooler as a middle step and run with the bike up the ramp.. dont stop LOL!

The final outcome of doing that is lessening the angle of incline, which was stated above by having the truck on a decline. It's really just common sense. Here's a quick mock up of 3 different scenario’s. You can clearly see the incline of the ramp is reduced by having the truck face down a hill, which is the same effect you said by having the land behind it raised...which is an odd way of stating it.

[soda7o]

i usuelaly do it like pic 3 lol

[soda7o]

Originally Posted by jcblitz

which is the same effect you said by having the land behind it raised...which is an odd way of stating it.

i think he is polish thats why

[carl_g]

I am polish but this is what I am taling about.. as you can see it is an easier step up to the tail gait when doing it this way.. the angle of the ramp might be the same as paking the truck downhill but the step is way less.. See if this pic makes any sense

[soda7o]

Originally Posted by ism409

I am polish but this is what I am taling about.. as you can see it is an easier step up to the tail gait when doing it this way.. the angle of the ramp might be the same as paking the truck downhill but the step is way less.. See if this pic makes any sense

i thinktheycall those loading docks....

[jcblitz]

Originally Posted by soda7o

i thinktheycall those loading docks....

This is also a handy accessory for that setup

[ronin_01r1]

Originally Posted by jcblitz

This is also a handy accessory for that setup

haha...can i get a transformer version to fit in my glove box? lol.

[soda7o]

or just make friends with a few guys his size...



i woudl suggest look for less greasier friends tho..

[ronin_01r1]

Originally Posted by soda7o

or just make friends with a few guys his size...



i woudl suggest look for less greasier friends tho..

puhahahahahaha.....

[CBRBob]

Whenever loading or unloading I leave the bike in gear so at any time you can let go of the brake or just hold one bar and the bike will stay in place. You can use the clutch like a brake when unloading as well. Be careful what the bottom of the ramp is on as it may slip under the shifting weight of the bike and you will have a bad day. You can strap the ramp to the vehicle as well to prevent that.