How to Transport a Motorcycle in a Pickup Truck

Pudge Ate Me · December 6th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Hey guys, just got a great quote on my new 2012 ninja and I am gonna have to drive about an hour to get it. Since I don't want to drive the bike my first time home on the highway I was curious as to how I should go about transporting it to the home. I have a Dodge Ram 2008 Hemi and I can fit in the bed with the tail gate open. How do I or how should I strap it down so I dont scratch anything and hold it in place without any questions. Thanks for the help.

choneofakind · December 6th, 2011, 01:57 PM

do it like this, not like this:

Link to original page on YouTube.

or this:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Jiggles · December 6th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Pick up some tie downs to strap the bike down. How long is the bed of your truck? Does the bed have hooks in the 4 corners to attach the tie downs?

Heed · December 6th, 2011, 02:03 PM

you could always have the dealer bring it to you i guess if all else fails.

Pudge Ate Me · December 6th, 2011, 02:23 PM

I just talked to the dealer and he said to get the handlebar tie down thing that works like a chinese finger trap. He sells them for $30. Yea it has hooks in 6 locations, the four corners and 1 in the middle on each side. They have a loading dock at the dealership to load it to so hope it goes easy.

walty87 · December 6th, 2011, 02:31 PM

how you gonna get it off once you get home though? lol

Pudge Ate Me · December 6th, 2011, 03:25 PM

I have an elevated area above my driveway so I can back the truck up to the hill and pretty much pull it straight off with little to no change in elevation from the back of the truck to the grass above the driveway. That worries me 0%. I am just focused on straping the bad boy to my truck and getting it home safely

johnjohn · December 6th, 2011, 04:28 PM

You will roll the rubber grips if you use the web style bar tie downs. Use Canyon Dancer hard cuffs with the cups is what you want. 4 corners and it isn't going anywhere. Put the tail gate up.

Rexbo · December 6th, 2011, 05:00 PM

also if you can get your hands on a wheel chock that helps prevent the front of your pickup bed from getting bent in towards the cab when you cinch down the bike.

MotoED · December 6th, 2011, 06:11 PM

@choneofakind - those are some funny vids! thanks for posting those up... needed a laugh.

Robinhood · December 6th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Tips for a truck bed, or trailer. I used a U-haul motorcycle trailer and this method. I also added a couple tie downs towards the rear. I used a Canyon Dancer, and some cam-lock tie downs. Good luck!

Link to original page on YouTube.

coondog · December 6th, 2011, 06:23 PM

It's a shame you haven't ridden, as the highway is a great break-in tool, as long as you know the low/no traffic times and have a bud trailing in a cage. I bought two stock (8') 2x6's and 4 metal L brackets (wood screws) so I'd always have ramps. And 2 tie-downs with two wheel chocks have always been enough. Practice taking off and putting on your tailgate so it's not a chore. Best of luck, especially as you bought brand new. Plan ahead, use your buds, you'll be fine. Oh, bring two towels for under tie-downs due to new.

December 6th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#1
Pudge Ate Me 2012 Ninja 250R Green Name: Ryan Location: North Carolina Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Green Posts: 76	How to Transport a Motorcycle in a Pickup Truck Hey guys, just got a great quote on my new 2012 ninja and I am gonna have to drive about an hour to get it. Since I don't want to drive the bike my first time home on the highway I was curious as to how I should go about transporting it to the home. I have a Dodge Ram 2008 Hemi and I can fit in the bed with the tail gate open. How do I or how should I strap it down so I dont scratch anything and hold it in place without any questions. Thanks for the help.

December 6th, 2011, 02:01 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Pick up some tie downs to strap the bike down. How long is the bed of your truck? Does the bed have hooks in the 4 corners to attach the tie downs? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 6th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#4
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	you could always have the dealer bring it to you i guess if all else fails. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

December 6th, 2011, 06:11 PM	#10
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	@choneofakind - those are some funny vids! thanks for posting those up... needed a laugh. __________________________________________________ [#4]

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December 6th, 2011, 01:57 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	do it like this, not like this: Link to original page on YouTube. or this: Link to original page on YouTube.

December 6th, 2011, 02:23 PM	#5
Pudge Ate Me 2012 Ninja 250R Green Name: Ryan Location: North Carolina Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Green Posts: 76	I just talked to the dealer and he said to get the handlebar tie down thing that works like a chinese finger trap. He sells them for $30. Yea it has hooks in 6 locations, the four corners and 1 in the middle on each side. They have a loading dock at the dealership to load it to so hope it goes easy.

December 6th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#6
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	how you gonna get it off once you get home though? lol

December 6th, 2011, 03:25 PM	#7
Pudge Ate Me 2012 Ninja 250R Green Name: Ryan Location: North Carolina Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Green Posts: 76	I have an elevated area above my driveway so I can back the truck up to the hill and pretty much pull it straight off with little to no change in elevation from the back of the truck to the grass above the driveway. That worries me 0%. I am just focused on straping the bad boy to my truck and getting it home safely

December 6th, 2011, 04:28 PM	#8
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	You will roll the rubber grips if you use the web style bar tie downs. Use Canyon Dancer hard cuffs with the cups is what you want. 4 corners and it isn't going anywhere. Put the tail gate up.

December 6th, 2011, 05:00 PM	#9
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	also if you can get your hands on a wheel chock that helps prevent the front of your pickup bed from getting bent in towards the cab when you cinch down the bike.

December 6th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#11
Robinhood ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: San Diego Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 232	Tips for a truck bed, or trailer. I used a U-haul motorcycle trailer and this method. I also added a couple tie downs towards the rear. I used a Canyon Dancer, and some cam-lock tie downs. Good luck! Link to original page on YouTube.

December 6th, 2011, 06:23 PM	#12
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	It's a shame you haven't ridden, as the highway is a great break-in tool, as long as you know the low/no traffic times and have a bud trailing in a cage. I bought two stock (8') 2x6's and 4 metal L brackets (wood screws) so I'd always have ramps. And 2 tie-downs with two wheel chocks have always been enough. Practice taking off and putting on your tailgate so it's not a chore. Best of luck, especially as you bought brand new. Plan ahead, use your buds, you'll be fine. Oh, bring two towels for under tie-downs due to new.