How difficult could it be???

Motofool · January 6th, 2013, 07:45 PM

rojoracing53 · January 6th, 2013, 07:55 PM

Never tried, never plan to

Blystr842 · January 6th, 2013, 08:29 PM

NEVER rode a bike up the ramp. NEVER will. I've always pushed the bikes into the back of the truck manually. I eventually used loading bikes and an excuse to lower my truck. Even with it slammed to the ground I still have my Ninja slightly drag the linkage across the tailgate when I load it up, which made me think of how many people have tried to ride bikes up the ramp then drug the bottom and fell over as seen in the vid.

Z300 · January 6th, 2013, 08:31 PM

i have no idea how the guy at my dealership did this with a half broken ram lul

subxero · January 6th, 2013, 09:04 PM

yeah, riding a bike up a ramp onto a truck is never a good idea.

I've loaded and unloaded my dirtbikes and other bikes more times than i can count and have never had an issue. Hell sometimes i don't even use a ramp, just find a steep high embankment on side of road. Anything to bring the ground level up closer to tail gate height is a good idea.

Street bikes weight 400lbs, there is no reason to try it yourself. It's easy, ask someone for help, walk it up. 2 people is ok, but can still be tricky, 3 people is always better.

NevadaWolf · January 6th, 2013, 10:34 PM

I've found the cheap easy solution for hauling my bike around...

U-Haul

Or the embankment trick. Anything to put the tailgate level with the front tire.

skilletmo · January 6th, 2013, 11:43 PM

This is how i loaded my dirt bike, it was one person job and way easier then putting it in a bed... And went all over dirt roads and highways with potholes and bumps. They are really reliable.

skilletmo · January 6th, 2013, 11:44 PM

FYI, yes that's my dirt bike and car.

NevadaWolf · January 6th, 2013, 11:49 PM

Cool another 4Runner owner!

skilletmo · January 6th, 2013, 11:56 PM

95s are my favorite. They are so nice and sporty. My catalytic converter got stolen at my part time job in the mall but luckily my uncles a mechanic and got the part for me for free (expensive) and only had to pay 40$ for a muffler welder to attach the part hehee.

My car and I are the same age LOL. 18

dfox · January 7th, 2013, 08:03 AM

a co-worker of mine loaded my bike into his truck... wood plank, go very slow, feet always down, me on the side of him making sure the bike never leaned too much.

it was the trip down that I was more worried about, but he pulled it off.

never again though.

csmith12 · January 7th, 2013, 08:16 AM

lgk · January 7th, 2013, 08:46 AM

saw my neighbor doing the same thing with a r6 and a 2x8... and stopped him.

i just ended up grabbing my three piece ramps, and telling him to park the truck at the base of the driveway. this lowers the angle of approach greatly, since the road is crowned. took off the tail gate and secured the ramp on to the bed with rope. then we both slowly pushed the bike into the bed, so the suspension doesn't get loaded and catch on the edge of the ramp.

sometimes a little forethought and a friend can make the job a whole lot easier and safer.

Motofool · January 7th, 2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

........sometimes a little forethought and a friend can make the job a whole lot easier and safer.

akima · January 11th, 2013, 02:56 PM

Being a moron is an expensive lifestyle.

alex.s · January 11th, 2013, 03:08 PM

hahahahahahaha oh crap.

i smile every time i see one of those lifted 4x4s carrying a toy... thinking about having to load it onto something 4 feet tall... hahahahahah

lgk · January 11th, 2013, 03:36 PM

yeah, i'm not sure how they do it other than pure luck, or using some kind of hoist.

Motofool · January 19th, 2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

yeah, i'm not sure how they do it other than pure luck, or using some kind of hoist.

Link to original page on YouTube.

02337 · January 19th, 2013, 12:36 PM

At least the one guy was smart enough to wear a helmet...
When I bought my bike the guy had a flat bed and I walked it up the bed and reverse the truck to the flatbed and rolled it on.... Upon getting it home I had one my larger friends come over and me and him pretty much walked it down like men.

choneofakind · January 19th, 2013, 01:49 PM

Yeah it's a pain, but pushing it in with 2 or 3 people works. Having a spotter to unload helps a lot as well.

lgk · January 19th, 2013, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Link to original page on YouTube.

was thinking about making one for my truck using this harbor freight one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...nch-37555.html

and build a bar to offset and support itself like the video.

i think my back will thank me later, lol.

CZroe · May 27th, 2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Link to original page on YouTube.

I guess that video title makes sense for people that call ATVs by a name that makes no sense ("Quad Bikes").

cbinker · May 27th, 2014, 10:59 AM

I am spoiled by being strong and tall enough to catch a bike if it is off balance.

CZroe · May 27th, 2014, 04:08 PM

Not many people can reach the handlebars from the ground, FREAK.

misfitsailor · May 27th, 2014, 04:51 PM

Painful to watch. For one thing, I can't believe how many were trying to load a bike into a truck bed that did not have enough room for the bike!

I have loaded lots of bikes into trucks, vans, ect and never had any drama.

Alex · May 27th, 2014, 08:23 PM

I should not have enjoyed that video as much as I enjoyed that video.

Sirref · June 6th, 2014, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

yeah, riding a bike up a ramp onto a truck is never a good idea.

I've loaded and unloaded my dirtbikes and other bikes more times than i can count and have never had an issue. Hell sometimes i don't even use a ramp, just find a steep high embankment on side of road. Anything to bring the ground level up closer to tail gate height is a good idea.

Street bikes weight 400lbs, there is no reason to try it yourself. It's easy, ask someone for help, walk it up. 2 people is ok, but can still be tricky, 3 people is always better.

agreed, it's not difficult to get a 2nd person to help you out and doing it alone is just asking for trouble. I'm probably going to lower my truck when I get it so I don't think that loading will be a huge issue so long as I use a proper ramp.

LittleRedNinjette · June 6th, 2014, 09:37 AM

I needed that today!

LittleRedNinjette · June 6th, 2014, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

agreed, it's not difficult to get a 2nd person to help you out and doing it alone is just asking for trouble. I'm probably going to lower my truck when I get it so I don't think that loading will be a huge issue so long as I use a proper ramp.

My boyfriends truck is lifted Dodge Dakota and we haven't had any problem loading bikes in it. Just got to be smart about it and have help. And good ramps help.

verboten1 · June 6th, 2014, 09:46 AM

I need help with the KLR, the ninjas are easy

January 6th, 2013, 07:45 PM	#1
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January 6th, 2013, 09:04 PM	#5
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	yeah, riding a bike up a ramp onto a truck is never a good idea. I've loaded and unloaded my dirtbikes and other bikes more times than i can count and have never had an issue. Hell sometimes i don't even use a ramp, just find a steep high embankment on side of road. Anything to bring the ground level up closer to tail gate height is a good idea. Street bikes weight 400lbs, there is no reason to try it yourself. It's easy, ask someone for help, walk it up. 2 people is ok, but can still be tricky, 3 people is always better.
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January 6th, 2013, 10:34 PM	#6
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I've found the cheap easy solution for hauling my bike around... U-Haul Or the embankment trick. Anything to put the tailgate level with the front tire. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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January 6th, 2013, 07:55 PM	#2
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Never tried, never plan to

January 6th, 2013, 08:29 PM	#3
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	NEVER rode a bike up the ramp. NEVER will. I've always pushed the bikes into the back of the truck manually. I eventually used loading bikes and an excuse to lower my truck. Even with it slammed to the ground I still have my Ninja slightly drag the linkage across the tailgate when I load it up, which made me think of how many people have tried to ride bikes up the ramp then drug the bottom and fell over as seen in the vid.

January 6th, 2013, 08:31 PM	#4
Z300 Ninja noobie Name: NOOBIE Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498	i have no idea how the guy at my dealership did this with a half broken ram lul

January 6th, 2013, 11:56 PM	#10
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	95s are my favorite. They are so nice and sporty. My catalytic converter got stolen at my part time job in the mall but luckily my uncles a mechanic and got the part for me for free (expensive) and only had to pay 40$ for a muffler welder to attach the part hehee. My car and I are the same age LOL. 18 __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

January 7th, 2013, 08:03 AM	#11
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	a co-worker of mine loaded my bike into his truck... wood plank, go very slow, feet always down, me on the side of him making sure the bike never leaned too much. it was the trip down that I was more worried about, but he pulled it off. never again though.

January 7th, 2013, 08:16 AM	#12
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January 7th, 2013, 08:46 AM	#13
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	saw my neighbor doing the same thing with a r6 and a 2x8... and stopped him. i just ended up grabbing my three piece ramps, and telling him to park the truck at the base of the driveway. this lowers the angle of approach greatly, since the road is crowned. took off the tail gate and secured the ramp on to the bed with rope. then we both slowly pushed the bike into the bed, so the suspension doesn't get loaded and catch on the edge of the ramp. sometimes a little forethought and a friend can make the job a whole lot easier and safer. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700
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January 11th, 2013, 02:56 PM	#15
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January 11th, 2013, 03:08 PM	#16
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hahahahahahaha oh crap. i smile every time i see one of those lifted 4x4s carrying a toy... thinking about having to load it onto something 4 feet tall... hahahahahah __________________________________________________

January 11th, 2013, 03:36 PM	#17
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	yeah, i'm not sure how they do it other than pure luck, or using some kind of hoist. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

January 19th, 2013, 12:36 PM	#19
02337 ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Delaware Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 03 ninja 250 Posts: 201	At least the one guy was smart enough to wear a helmet... When I bought my bike the guy had a flat bed and I walked it up the bed and reverse the truck to the flatbed and rolled it on.... Upon getting it home I had one my larger friends come over and me and him pretty much walked it down like men.

January 19th, 2013, 01:49 PM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yeah it's a pain, but pushing it in with 2 or 3 people works. Having a spotter to unload helps a lot as well.

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