Try ratcheting the right side down first to take some pressure off the kick stand. Ratchet it until it's nearly perpendicular but still leaning to the left slightly so it doesn't fall over. Then ratchet the left side down and once more on the right. Leave the kick stand down with the transmission in 1st. It will be right at perpendicular with no play whatsoever in the forks and won't go anywhere. When you untie it, just start with the right side and let it rest on the kick stand. BUT make sure the kick stand is still down. I hauled a 75 sportster in a short wheelbase Ford ranger 330 miles at interstate speeds and it never moved. Plus in the same truck on rough roads, a 2000 sportster and 84 fXR. I don't think there's anything wrong with how you do it. This just adds a bit more stability.
I guess I used to do a similar thing, but different order with my dirt bikes. I'd do the left side, but only tighten it up a little. Then when I move to the right side I tighten it up to just before vertical, just a little lean. It would automatically tighten up the left side as it was being pulled over to the right. Main thing is to make sure it's stable with no wiggle or play. I'm getting ready to load up my 08 fatbob for the first time for an 800 mile trip. Hope all goes well.
A tip (or caution) when loading taller bikes such as dirt bikes, adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. When your front wheel is on the ramp and back wheel is on the ground your ground clearance is greatly increased and you can not reach the ground. This is especially noticeable when unloading at slower speeds and backing up. I use a couple of spanner rails on each side just in case.
I love the loop trick! I use carabiners. I will always use a front wheel Chock. Many people make the mistake of having the wheel Chock cradle too far back. Yes it holds the bike upright. Just like he said, makes it impossible without help to take the bike out without ruining the knurled on the handlebars and clamps and ruining the bushings.... Instead, install front wheel Chock cradle where it holds front wheel centered. Not too front and not to back. It should look like half a moon, a smile.... this allows you to take bike out easily and on your own without hurting yourself or the bike. This will still hold bike upright in travel, with the assistance of your tie straps. I use loadall self ratching straps. They act like seat belts. Any slack and it locks tighter. Expensive, but so are my bikes and the lives of those I share the road with.
All great points and info! Thanks for sharing! I hadn't thought about the wheel chock trick! Nice! And yes, it wouldn't hurt to invest in some quality straps. Thanks, brotha!
Couple of pieces of advice, 1)your tailgate cables are stressed when you ramp/tow a bike in the bed, there are metal braces you can use to temporarily replace the cable 2) ratchet tie downs can easily put too much pressure on the fork seals and cause them to leak Good video, nice backflip.
Sorry, but I must disagree. Maybe older pickups might see an issue, but newer pickups (I have a '21 Ram 1500) have stronger tailgate cables. Moreover, almost all of the weight of the bike is forward, in the bed. There isn't much riding on the tailgate. Years of doing this, not one time did I have an issue with my tailgate. Never failed.
I’m an old guy, so I don’t do back flips off anything anymore, but I do still ride and have two big bikes and loading a bike into a truck is nothing I would attempt. Good trailers with ramp gates are not that expensive. I say protect your truck and bikes. I’ve gotta 2012,Fatboy Lo and a VSTAR 1100 Silverado that is huge ( it won’t fit in a 8 ft bed). Another good reason to buy a trailer is if you want to haul it more frequently, the more times you do this daredevil stuff, the greater your chances of having a really lousy day right? Good luck and ride safe!
That ramp was a good investment. I bought a low trailer with a ramp at 15 years old (1985). I still have and use it. I have ramped heavyish (650lbs.) street bikes into trucks many times. Always on the straight ramps of the 90s. Fortunately I always wheelied beyond high centering but stopped in time to not go through back windows! I dont recommend wide square open hole 4 wheeler ramps unless you are willing to lose a foot. I am glad I bought that trailer, you should be proud to have those ramps!
Nice! That's pretty awesome that you still have the ramp from your teenage glory days! These ones will probably outlast me. Hahaha. The wheelie technique takes SKILL!
FYI, that 1500 lbs capacity is distributed evenly across all 3 sections, or 500lbs each section. With a 2 wheel bike you dont have 1500 lbs capacity except in the immediate proximity of that connecting pin. At the bottom 2/3 and top you're much closer to 500 lbs. Thats why the ramps are warping. You're putting your weight and the bikes weight on a 500lb ramp. Great video though, thanks!
Good advise here...thanks. I dropped a Goldwing years ago while loading it onto my truck. Got about halfway up the ramp and lost sight of the ramp and truck bed-due to the large Goldwing front fairing. Anyway, the damage was considerable...over 6 grand to repair all the plastic parts that broke. I was meeting folks for a weekend run. Duct taped the mirror on and covered a few loose bits. Bike looked like hell, but rode great anyway.
I take my tailgate off when using ramps. My bikes are shorter and fit, while others might not though. (FZ-07 and Buell XB12ss Lightning Long) I also use a chock, and It is rock solid.
Not a bad idea at all! In my case, I've found that most sport bikes fit nicely; however, most of the cruisers end up being too long. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have several comments. First, don't trust the two cables that hold your tailgate. I had one break and a friend had both cables pull apart(cables were not properly swaged) on his new pickup when he and a buddy sat on the tailgate. I went to a rigging company and had a second set of cables made for my F150 so now there are two cables on each side. I also made a wheel chock out of wood two by fours that went totally across the front of the truck bed which cost little and worked great. You also only attached only one safety strap from the ramps to the truck when you should have attached all three even though you had a rod to connect them. Most ramps are separate and don't have that rod. I know a guy who was loading a large riding lawn mower not using any straps. He stopped half way up the ramp and then started again. The sudden start kicked one ramp off the tailgate and he flipped upside down on the ground with a thousand pound mower on top of him which put him in the hospital for several months. And finally, on a large bike, I walk it up and down the ramps while I walk along side of it. My legs aren't long enough to touch ground if I sit on the seat. Also, without my weight on the bike, I have an inch or two more clearance at the top of the ramp.
Just saw your , video I think you did a great job !!! reading some of the comments. Obviously a lot of people didn’t have the experience that you had think you did a great job. Good for you I’m happy I saw the video. Happy riding be safe ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸
LOL The only reason I am putting a running bike in a truck or trailer is because it broke and doesn't run . Please show us how to push a 1994 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Up that ramp alone . Mine weighs 680 pounds unloaded . I can't figure out how to push it far flat , none the less up into a truck or onto a trailer !LOL Many miles here walking because it broke again . LOL Good stuff though if you want to load a good running bike .
I have no problem loading and unloading my Triumph Trophy or Kawasaki Voyager 1700 (heavy bike) I just hate setting up the ramps for loading and unloading. I have the newer Big Boy ramps with the Star punched design. I think they probably weigh more than yours and the punched out stars are very sharp. Will rip jeans very easily. Plus I have to put one ramp in the cab. Good video!
@@TheSwampDaddy I have the 10' long ramps. 4 u clamps hold them together. I like them, have very good traction but as I mentioned you have to be careful when carrying them.
I imagine this is sufficient for just a short trip in town, two straps for back wheel pulling against each other side to side would be needed especially for rain and snow which is what I'm up against through the Rockies to west coast this week .
Thanks for the strap tip! Mighta missed it but something I do is set my parking brake so the truck doesn't move around at all. Even in park in a automatic it still can roll back and forth a bit.
@@dandymcgee Automatic drivers that don't want to break their shifter to clunk it out of park when parking on a hill DO use the parking brake . For example letting the weight of the vehicle rest on the parking brake while on Neutral, and then shifting into Park
I use to do this, had a thinner ramp, scared the hell out of me, every time I would take my bike to the beach and back. Use a bike trailer now when I transport one. Have kids now so I need the bed for all the toys and beach chairs.
I have an 8' bed in the f-150. I am a nervous Nelly type. I try to use it to my advantage. (it let me survive Vietnam as a Marine grunt).....Anyway, to help me with my fear of falling I bought two 10' sections of treated pine for either side of the Black Widow. Dumping the bike on the plank would be less painful than falling straight to the ground. And fewer broken bones.
I was taught by some trophy truck dudes to give some slack before you ratchet so that you have a couple rolls of strap in the ratchet. Essentially, it doesn’t slip and you don’t have to check if it’s broken lose from the drive. Great video though!
I learned my lesson about not warming a bike up enough I had an incident when in Kentucky it was the Backwoods of a place called Hazard Kentucky and I had to climb up a mountain that had multiple switch facts that's supposed to be backs yeah there it is anyway on the second switch back going up the hill this brand new Harley just out of the dealership that I got the first ride on from a friend this thing decides to stall out as I'm leaning this thing to the left and I don't know how I did it but I managed to keep that thing up right without dropping it
I use uHaul motorcycle trailer to load. its 16$ for full day, best alternative option for those who don't have truck. I recently put a video on my channel when I went to pick up my Ducati
Back the truck up to a sloped driveway. Take advantage of the crown of a road. Do everything you can to minimize the height of the tailgate and/or the height bike so that the ramp is as level as possible. Even backing the truck to the curb on the driveway will lower the overall height 6-8 inches.
I have the Black Widow ramps. I didn't realize when I bought them how good of an investment they were. I will say, the ramps look A LOT steeper when you are riding up them. But I can load or unload by myself from start to finish in under 30 minutes. With heavier bikes, I take the tailgate off. But I see you don't have that option with a short bed.
My Harley davidson full dresser mashed the panel of my Tailgate in like 4 inches. I fixed it but now used a square crane pad to protect where the tires travel on the gate. I didn't even consider it bending in my gate. I used support strap brackets but that doesn't do anything for the center of the gate.
Great video and since I already have a ute this will be my primary means for transporting bikes. There are so many cons against using trailer; 1) cost of purchase (over the price of ramps) 2) storage space when not in use 3) additional annual registration costs 4) maintenance (bearings, tyres, lights and brakes for the larger trailers) 5) availability of parking en route 6) security (how simple is it for a thief to unhitch the trailer and take it away while you're in the bar having a well earned counter lunch?) Of course there are pros with a trailer but those already owning one would know about these.
Pretty good video, I like that loop trick, never thought about it. I know this has been out a while, but I have a couple suggestions. Put a little more strap on the barrel of the ratchet, that could come loose after some time. And leaving the straps out in the elements will cause them to fail if you had them a long time. Also if anyone is using an older truck, those cables that support the tailgate will rust and break too. I’ve seen others mfg a bar that supports the gate just for that reason. And you had me thinking about heating up the tire for a second there!
Taking a Harley up that ramp reminds me of Evel Knievel's jump at Caesar's Palace. A simple vise style chock, like on the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift table might be an interesting option for your truck bed. The HF chock would benefit from some hard rubber pads to protect the rims and a hand crank or nut for using a portable drill. I installed grip tape down the middle of my lift table and its ramp. It makes a big difference for me when backing down my bikes, especially my top heavy FJR, with the front brake since the HF lift is skinny. The tape might work well for the middle rungs of your ramp. YMMV.
4:48 I had a set of these(or a style of these) and mine had two t bars. One for the center where you joined them, and the second one went in the bottom where the other square tubing is.
Badass I love your videos. I had a victory hammer looking to get a small bar hopper work bike found a 72 like yours in texas for 6500 with like 2k miles. Only a 700 mile hour ride home if I commit. Quick question what shoes are those you are wearing those are badass?
Without going back and watching the vid, I was wearing either vans or maybe some low cut boots that I picked up cheap somewhere. Lol. Sorry, not much help.
If you are going to be moving bikes a lot then this is a good option. But if you are only moving once in a while a uhaul motorcycle trailer is $15 per day.
Holy s*** man the flip was wild are you on the US Olympic gymnastics team if I tried that I'do a face plant. Great video a lot of good advice you make it look easy have you ever seen the tie-downs with the carabiners on the one end
The bike should be strapped with front and rear straps. The bike should be strapped straight up not to one side. The shocks should be compressed about 3/4 of an inch to keep straps tight.
Would you know if there is a way to lock/secure the ramps in your truck bed so no one tries to steal them? Say you're on a road trip that may take 24-48hrs of travel. You make a pit stop for food/bathroom break and someone takes your ramps. Now you can't get your bike out of the truck when you reach your destination.
I bought a bus thinking I could use the wheelchair lift but my Hayabusa won't fit with the lift installed, now I have to use a ramp.. damn I am nervous! especially to unload it!
i'd recommend back tie downs why ? if the back tire bounces/ shifts over a bit during the haul tension can be lost on the front straps and the bike will go over
Remember this guy is confident doing a back flip off the side of his truck onto the street. MOST people can NOT do what he is doing, especially with a big bike and especially by yourself!!!JUST RENT A TRAILER FROM U-HAUL FOR $30!!!! JUST ONE hesitation could cost you a fall and thousands of dollars in repair bills to your bike and yourself. Even if you get a big bike on a trailer getting it off is A NIGHTMARE!!!EVEN WITH 2 PEOPLE!!! JUST SAY NO!!!
Friendly reminder. It’s also a good idea to turn off your petcock (if your bike has one of course). Especially if you’re going to be bouncing down a shitty road to a trailhead
If you are short legged when your bike is half on and half off your legs might not touch the ground. Don’t stop. If you do you won’t be able to hold it up.(would make a great TH-cam video)
Jon, I'm looking at getting a set of ramps like yours and I think the 10 footers will work, what is the height of your tailgate? Mine is about 32" and I will be loading a 2013 Iron 883...
I'm not sure on the exact height of the tailgait. Sadly, I got rid of my tundra a few months back (totally regretting it now. Lol). But I've used the same ramps with trucks that had 6" plus lifts and it still worked great. I would definitely go with the 10 footers, and possibly back up to a curb for good measure. But I think you'll be good to go. Thanks for watching and commenting!
NEVER NEVER haul a bike on its kickstand. “It’s never been a problem…” Until it is. Vibration can loosen the kickstand mount. It is not designed to have the weight rest n it vibrating. I have personally seen it happen at 75mph on interstate 71. The bike did not fall out of the bed… nope it fell over denting the truck bed and then slide back to the tail gate and then one strap gave way dragging the bike on the ground. I was driving behind with kids in my car. DO NOT TRANSPORT 16:54 WTH THE STND DOWN.
It depends on length of bike and length of truck bed. Not all rest on the tailgate and those that do are typically barely on it. I've seen some people put the bike in at an angle once in the truck bed.
It depends on length of bike and length of truck bed. Not all rest on the tailgate and those that do are typically barely on it. I've seen some people put the bike in at an angle once in the truck bed as well to avoid the wheel resting on tailgate.
Anyone ever had the tailgate cables break while using ramps? I have seen it happen once loading an ATV but imagine it'd be a little more detrimental with a bike lol
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I always make sure to pluck the straps and state “that ain’t goin anywhere”. 60% of the time works everytime
Lmao 😂
Excellent Anchorman reference, lol
Try ratcheting the right side down first to take some pressure off the kick stand. Ratchet it until it's nearly perpendicular but still leaning to the left slightly so it doesn't fall over. Then ratchet the left side down and once more on the right. Leave the kick stand down with the transmission in 1st. It will be right at perpendicular with no play whatsoever in the forks and won't go anywhere. When you untie it, just start with the right side and let it rest on the kick stand. BUT make sure the kick stand is still down.
I hauled a 75 sportster in a short wheelbase Ford ranger 330 miles at interstate speeds and it never moved. Plus in the same truck on rough roads, a 2000 sportster and 84 fXR.
I don't think there's anything wrong with how you do it. This just adds a bit more stability.
I'll need to give this a shot. Thanks for the breakdown on how it's done!
Is that 84 FXR for sale?
I guess I used to do a similar thing, but different order with my dirt bikes. I'd do the left side, but only tighten it up a little. Then when I move to the right side I tighten it up to just before vertical, just a little lean. It would automatically tighten up the left side as it was being pulled over to the right. Main thing is to make sure it's stable with no wiggle or play. I'm getting ready to load up my 08 fatbob for the first time for an 800 mile trip. Hope all goes well.
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A tip (or caution) when loading taller bikes such as dirt bikes, adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. When your front wheel is on the ramp and back wheel is on the ground your ground clearance is greatly increased and you can not reach the ground. This is especially noticeable when unloading at slower speeds and backing up. I use a couple of spanner rails on each side just in case.
Good looking out! Thanks for the tip!
I load my tiger 1200 with seat off. I sit over the battery and ride it up the ramp and I can keep
my feet down. It’s not uncomfortable really.
to richard taylor 9368, hat exactly do you mean by spanner rails? Please help me understand!
I love the loop trick! I use carabiners.
I will always use a front wheel Chock. Many people make the mistake of having the wheel Chock cradle too far back. Yes it holds the bike upright. Just like he said, makes it impossible without help to take the bike out without ruining the knurled on the handlebars and clamps and ruining the bushings....
Instead, install front wheel Chock cradle where it holds front wheel centered. Not too front and not to back. It should look like half a moon, a smile.... this allows you to take bike out easily and on your own without hurting yourself or the bike. This will still hold bike upright in travel, with the assistance of your tie straps. I use loadall self ratching straps. They act like seat belts. Any slack and it locks tighter. Expensive, but so are my bikes and the lives of those I share the road with.
All great points and info! Thanks for sharing! I hadn't thought about the wheel chock trick! Nice! And yes, it wouldn't hurt to invest in some quality straps. Thanks, brotha!
Couple of pieces of advice, 1)your tailgate cables are stressed when you ramp/tow a bike in the bed, there are metal braces you can use to temporarily replace the cable 2) ratchet tie downs can easily put too much pressure on the fork seals and cause them to leak Good video, nice backflip.
Great points!
Cables on tailgate are not strong .. I remove the tailgate and load on the bed . great back flip dude !
Sorry, but I must disagree. Maybe older pickups might see an issue, but newer pickups (I have a '21 Ram 1500) have stronger tailgate cables. Moreover, almost all of the weight of the bike is forward, in the bed. There isn't much riding on the tailgate. Years of doing this, not one time did I have an issue with my tailgate. Never failed.
@@KevinSmith-pb4cw thanks for commenting that. I was worried about that myself because im going to haul my street bob on monday
I was worried leaving tailgate down too but I'm driving a newer truck so i shouldn't be worriede. So why not strap the back of bike?
I’m an old guy, so I don’t do back flips off anything anymore, but I do still ride and have two big bikes and loading a bike into a truck is nothing I would attempt. Good trailers with ramp gates are not that expensive. I say protect your truck and bikes. I’ve gotta 2012,Fatboy Lo and a VSTAR 1100 Silverado that is huge ( it won’t fit in a 8 ft bed). Another good reason to buy a trailer is if you want to haul it more frequently, the more times you do this daredevil stuff, the greater your chances of having a really lousy day right? Good luck and ride safe!
That ramp was a good investment. I bought a low trailer with a ramp at 15 years old (1985). I still have and use it. I have ramped heavyish (650lbs.) street bikes into trucks many times. Always on the straight ramps of the 90s. Fortunately I always wheelied beyond high centering but stopped in time to not go through back windows! I dont recommend wide square open hole 4 wheeler ramps unless you are willing to lose a foot. I am glad I bought that trailer, you should be proud to have those ramps!
Nice! That's pretty awesome that you still have the ramp from your teenage glory days! These ones will probably outlast me. Hahaha. The wheelie technique takes SKILL!
FYI, that 1500 lbs capacity is distributed evenly across all 3 sections, or 500lbs each section. With a 2 wheel bike you dont have 1500 lbs capacity except in the immediate proximity of that connecting pin. At the bottom 2/3 and top you're much closer to 500 lbs. Thats why the ramps are warping. You're putting your weight and the bikes weight on a 500lb ramp. Great video though, thanks!
I've always used Crazy Glue under each tire I never had a problem I imagine the one inch 200 ft of rope helped.
Good advise here...thanks. I dropped a Goldwing years ago while loading it onto my truck. Got about halfway up the ramp and lost sight of the ramp and truck bed-due to the large Goldwing front fairing. Anyway, the damage was considerable...over 6 grand to repair all the plastic parts that broke. I was meeting folks for a weekend run. Duct taped the mirror on and covered a few loose bits. Bike looked like hell, but rode great anyway.
Thanks for making this video.. I didn't know that I was missing the rod that connects all of the ramps together.
I take my tailgate off when using ramps. My bikes are shorter and fit, while others might not though. (FZ-07 and Buell XB12ss Lightning Long) I also use a chock, and It is rock solid.
Not a bad idea at all! In my case, I've found that most sport bikes fit nicely; however, most of the cruisers end up being too long. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have several comments. First, don't trust the two cables that hold your tailgate. I had one break and a friend had both cables pull apart(cables were not properly swaged) on his new pickup when he and a buddy sat on the tailgate. I went to a rigging company and had a second set of cables made for my F150 so now there are two cables on each side. I also made a wheel chock out of wood two by fours that went totally across the front of the truck bed which cost little and worked great. You also only attached only one safety strap from the ramps to the truck when you should have attached all three even though you had a rod to connect them. Most ramps are separate and don't have that rod. I know a guy who was loading a large riding lawn mower not using any straps. He stopped half way up the ramp and then started again. The sudden start kicked one ramp off the tailgate and he flipped upside down on the ground with a thousand pound mower on top of him which put him in the hospital for several months. And finally, on a large bike, I walk it up and down the ramps while I walk along side of it. My legs aren't long enough to touch ground if I sit on the seat. Also, without my weight on the bike, I have an inch or two more clearance at the top of the ramp.
Just saw your , video I think you did a great job !!! reading some of the comments. Obviously a lot of people didn’t have the experience that you had think you did a great job. Good for you I’m happy I saw the video. Happy riding be safe ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸
LOL The only reason I am putting a running bike in a truck or trailer is because it broke and doesn't run . Please show us how to push a 1994 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Up that ramp alone . Mine weighs 680 pounds unloaded . I can't figure out how to push it far flat , none the less up into a truck or onto a trailer !LOL Many miles here walking because it broke again . LOL Good stuff though if you want to load a good running bike .
You'll need a 4x4. Back the track up into a ditch and roll the bike straight into the bed.
I have no problem loading and unloading my Triumph Trophy or Kawasaki Voyager 1700 (heavy bike)
I just hate setting up the ramps for loading and unloading. I have the newer Big Boy ramps with the Star punched design. I think they probably weigh more than yours and the punched out stars are very sharp. Will rip jeans very easily. Plus I have to put one ramp in the cab. Good video!
Do you like those new Big Boy star punched ones? How long? How many brackets to hold them together?
@@TheSwampDaddy I have the 10' long ramps. 4 u clamps hold them together. I like them, have very good traction but as I mentioned you have to be careful when carrying them.
I imagine this is sufficient for just a short trip in town, two straps for back wheel pulling against each other side to side would be needed especially for rain and snow which is what I'm up against through the Rockies to west coast this week .
Thanks for the strap tip! Mighta missed it but something I do is set my parking brake so the truck doesn't move around at all. Even in park in a automatic it still can roll back and forth a bit.
Good point using the parking brake. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for watching and commenting!
As someone who drives a manual, I honestly forgot automatic drivers don't use the parking brake every time they park, haha.
@@dandymcgee Automatic drivers that don't want to break their shifter to clunk it out of park when parking on a hill DO use the parking brake . For example letting the weight of the vehicle rest on the parking brake while on Neutral, and then shifting into Park
I use to do this, had a thinner ramp, scared the hell out of me, every time I would take my bike to the beach and back. Use a bike trailer now when I transport one. Have kids now so I need the bed for all the toys and beach chairs.
I have an 8' bed in the f-150. I am a nervous Nelly type. I try to use it to my advantage. (it let me survive Vietnam as a Marine grunt).....Anyway, to help me with my fear of falling I bought two 10' sections of treated pine for either side of the Black Widow. Dumping the bike on the plank would be less painful than falling straight to the ground. And fewer broken bones.
Thanks for your service, brotha! And great tip! Never hurts to play it safe!
Last rule in tying down your bike, back flips off the bed of your truck when complete. Great video again Jon.
Dang, I forgot to mention that final rule. Lol. Thanks, man!
I watch the whole vid, I don't have a truck or a bike, still fun to watch
I was taught by some trophy truck dudes to give some slack before you ratchet so that you have a couple rolls of strap in the ratchet. Essentially, it doesn’t slip and you don’t have to check if it’s broken lose from the drive.
Great video though!
Good looking out! THanks, brotha!
That is true, that is what I do. Coming from a semi truck flat bed driver.
Yup!
Always warm up your bike. I've done it before and it stalled because it was cold and that's not a good thing. Great video!
Great point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I learned my lesson about not warming a bike up enough I had an incident when in Kentucky it was the Backwoods of a place called Hazard Kentucky and I had to climb up a mountain that had multiple switch facts that's supposed to be backs yeah there it is anyway on the second switch back going up the hill this brand new Harley just out of the dealership that I got the first ride on from a friend this thing decides to stall out as I'm leaning this thing to the left and I don't know how I did it but I managed to keep that thing up right without dropping it
Hell no, if I had a dirt bike sure. I’ll use a trailer for my bike. But very impressive how experienced you are
I use uHaul motorcycle trailer to load. its 16$ for full day, best alternative option for those who don't have truck. I recently put a video on my channel when I went to pick up my Ducati
Back the truck up to a sloped driveway. Take advantage of the crown of a road. Do everything you can to minimize the height of the tailgate and/or the height bike so that the ramp is as level as possible. Even backing the truck to the curb on the driveway will lower the overall height 6-8 inches.
I have the Black Widow ramps. I didn't realize when I bought them how good of an investment they were. I will say, the ramps look A LOT steeper when you are riding up them. But I can load or unload by myself from start to finish in under 30 minutes. With heavier bikes, I take the tailgate off. But I see you don't have that option with a short bed.
Definitely an awesome/worthwhile investment imo! Yeah, these have served me well. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!
My Harley davidson full dresser mashed the panel of my Tailgate in like 4 inches. I fixed it but now used a square crane pad to protect where the tires travel on the gate. I didn't even consider it bending in my gate. I used support strap brackets but that doesn't do anything for the center of the gate.
Great video and since I already have a ute this will be my primary means for transporting bikes. There are so many cons against using trailer;
1) cost of purchase (over the price of ramps)
2) storage space when not in use
3) additional annual registration costs
4) maintenance (bearings, tyres, lights and brakes for the larger trailers)
5) availability of parking en route
6) security (how simple is it for a thief to unhitch the trailer and take it away while you're in the bar having a well earned counter lunch?)
Of course there are pros with a trailer but those already owning one would know about these.
Pretty good video, I like that loop trick, never thought about it. I know this has been out a while, but I have a couple suggestions. Put a little more strap on the barrel of the ratchet, that could come loose after some time. And leaving the straps out in the elements will cause them to fail if you had them a long time. Also if anyone is using an older truck, those cables that support the tailgate will rust and break too. I’ve seen others mfg a bar that supports the gate just for that reason. And you had me thinking about heating up the tire for a second there!
OMG, the loop tip is awesome!
Taking a Harley up that ramp reminds me of Evel Knievel's jump at Caesar's Palace. A simple vise style chock, like on the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift table might be an interesting option for your truck bed. The HF chock would benefit from some hard rubber pads to protect the rims and a hand crank or nut for using a portable drill. I installed grip tape down the middle of my lift table and its ramp. It makes a big difference for me when backing down my bikes, especially my top heavy FJR, with the front brake since the HF lift is skinny. The tape might work well for the middle rungs of your ramp. YMMV.
Someday we might get the dyna up in the air! Lol. Great ideas for the ramp/truck bed. I'll have to look into some of those.
a wheel chock is for storing or maintaining a bike . if thats all holding the front, when moving i've seen a bike fall over
I remember when I had my first beer, and did stupid stuff; like a burn out🔥🍺
Burn Outs are hard on your bike💯😜
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Dude that was priceless information. Thank you so much..... That kid of yours was so cute hanging on to the tailgate lol
4:48 I had a set of these(or a style of these) and mine had two t bars. One for the center where you joined them, and the second one went in the bottom where the other square tubing is.
I would recommend getting a low trailer and pushing the bike in. A 4x4 truck is way too high and too risky to load a bike onto, especially alone.
Nice black sporter, my neighbor has one just like that but chrome wheels
What kind of ramp and what name so I can get the exact set up. I love it
Great stuff JON
Badass I love your videos. I had a victory hammer looking to get a small bar hopper work bike found a 72 like yours in texas for 6500 with like 2k miles. Only a 700 mile hour ride home if I commit. Quick question what shoes are those you are wearing those are badass?
Without going back and watching the vid, I was wearing either vans or maybe some low cut boots that I picked up cheap somewhere. Lol. Sorry, not much help.
@@JonsMotoGarage Your good bro they look sick. I need a pair.
I watched this video because I was bored but I'm actually gonna start using that loop trick
@Jon's Moto Garage what ramps do you have exactly? I cannot find them online. Thanks!
for new riders just pull your choke a little bit and it will high idle and yoi do not have to worry about leaning out and stalling midway
Nice method,
What if you can’t reach the floor with both feet? Do you have advice?
If you are going to be moving bikes a lot then this is a good option. But if you are only moving once in a while a uhaul motorcycle trailer is $15 per day.
On ramp found a hill lower my tailgate back up to it ran my bike up and down it right into my truck bed bike size 1660 Yamaha.
Nice job - Do truck manufacturers post a maximum weight supported by gate? I don' think I've seen that posted before. Great Vid!
What size bed is your Tacoma? I have an 07 sporty abs trying to see if it’ll fit in my buddies Tacoma to transport it to move it to another state
Where can I buy a set of ramps like this!?!
You seem like a super cool knowledgeable dude. 🤘🏼appreciate your videos
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What size is your truck bed? Buying a new truck and making a decision on the bed length solely based on what my low rider s will fit in
6.5 foot bed 💯👌
Not sure would load any GW may get a hernia, thanks for video.
Holy s*** man the flip was wild are you on the US Olympic gymnastics team if I tried that I'do a face plant. Great video a lot of good advice you make it look easy have you ever seen the tie-downs with the carabiners on the one end
I haven't seen the carabiner tie downs. I'll have to look into that. Like many things, I'm a wannabe gymnast. Hahaha.
The bike should be strapped with front and rear straps. The bike should be strapped straight up not to one side. The shocks should be compressed about 3/4 of an inch to keep straps tight.
Thanks for the pointers!
nice ramps,,, the wider the better for sure, and less slope the better.
Would you know if there is a way to lock/secure the ramps in your truck bed so no one tries to steal them? Say you're on a road trip that may take 24-48hrs of travel. You make a pit stop for food/bathroom break and someone takes your ramps. Now you can't get your bike out of the truck when you reach your destination.
A piece of logging chain and a strong lock is what I use.
I bought a bus thinking I could use the wheelchair lift but my Hayabusa won't fit with the lift installed, now I have to use a ramp.. damn I am nervous! especially to unload it!
i'd recommend back tie downs why ? if the back tire bounces/ shifts over a bit during the haul tension can be lost on the front straps and the bike will go over
Good looking out!
How long is the truck bed you loaded that bike on? Thanks
6.5 foot bed
I've hauled my Street Rod 750 over 700 miles the same way. I normally compress my front shocks about halfway.
He did that real smooth
I love your channel man. The bikes are awesome and the humor is hilarious. Work harder not smarter 😂😂😂😂🤟🏻
Hahaha! Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support! And it's good to know my dry sense of humor/sarcasm doesn't go completely unnoticed. Hahaha.
Great video bro. Much appreciated.
If it's a Harley are you worried about it cutting out half way up the ramp?
Do you think it’s possible to shut the tail gate with a 8ft bed truck. With a bagger?
@Jon's moto garage You should pick up some DG Manufacturing tailgate support EX bar, amazon carries them.
Thank you I like the way you did it it looked perfectional
So the secret is a $300-$500 ramp 😆 🤣 I got 2 12in ones side by side but they don't fold up since their heavy steel. Pain in the ass
Learned something for sure especially the tie down loop :)
Nice!
Canyon Dancers are the way to go for tying down sport bikes. Also, bike should really be straight up and down….. not angled and sitting on kickstand.
I love step 1 😂 is the most important step or everything falls apart 😂😂😂
How long is your motorcycle? And how long is the PU bed?
Brody THANKS MAN SO MUCH FAM!!! CUT STRAIGHT THRU THE BS...RIGHT TO THE FACTS!!!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💯2012 ZXR10
I’m so sketched on doing this. I tried today and I just sat there staring at the ramps on the truck. I couldn’t do it.
Have you ever bowed the truck bed?
Remember this guy is confident doing a back flip off the side of his truck onto the street. MOST people can NOT do what he is doing, especially with a big bike and especially by yourself!!!JUST RENT A TRAILER FROM U-HAUL FOR $30!!!! JUST ONE hesitation could cost you a fall and thousands of dollars in repair bills to your bike and yourself. Even if you get a big bike on a trailer getting it off is A NIGHTMARE!!!EVEN WITH 2 PEOPLE!!! JUST SAY NO!!!
Watch Matt Laidlaws video on loading in a truck . He shows some interesting bars that support your tailgate.
Hello, how long and wide is the ramp?
And what is the height of the loading area?
best to put that front wheel into the corner of the bed so you don't bend the wall of your bed in the middle.
Thanks for the tip!
Friendly reminder. It’s also a good idea to turn off your petcock (if your bike has one of course). Especially if you’re going to be bouncing down a shitty road to a trailhead
Lucky my truck got a electric tailgate..The most challenge bike i ever load to my 10 ft truck is two Yamaha V Max 1700..
If you are short legged when your bike is half on and half off your legs might not touch the ground. Don’t stop. If you do you won’t be able to hold it up.(would make a great TH-cam video)
will these work for a truck on a 6 or 7in lift?
Jon, I'm looking at getting a set of ramps like yours and I think the 10 footers will work, what is the height of your tailgate? Mine is about 32" and I will be loading a 2013 Iron 883...
I'm not sure on the exact height of the tailgait. Sadly, I got rid of my tundra a few months back (totally regretting it now. Lol). But I've used the same ramps with trucks that had 6" plus lifts and it still worked great. I would definitely go with the 10 footers, and possibly back up to a curb for good measure. But I think you'll be good to go. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video and helpful tips! Have you experience the rear tailgate "taco" or fold downward while loading a motorcycle?
NEVER NEVER haul a bike on its kickstand. “It’s never been a problem…” Until it is. Vibration can loosen the kickstand mount. It is not designed to have the weight rest n it vibrating. I have personally seen it happen at 75mph on interstate 71. The bike did not fall out of the bed… nope it fell over denting the truck bed and then slide back to the tail gate and then one strap gave way dragging the bike on the ground. I was driving behind with kids in my car. DO NOT TRANSPORT 16:54 WTH THE STND DOWN.
Hahahhaahhahah!! 30sec in i was laughing out loud! Warm up the tires! Hahahahhah wicked video
Jon, why not remove the tailgate? my Chevy S10 was easily removable
Great question! Lots of the bikes don't quite fit without the tailgate. I usually rest the back tire slightly out of the bed.
Thanks for posting this. I was looking for a vid like this earlier today. It’s like your read my mind! Lol
NICE! I'm glad it helped out! I tried to do it in the least boring/most entertaining way possible. Hopefully it was somewhat informative as well. Lol.
I've loaded hundreds of bikes. I've never warmed the tyres up though.
what was the distance from the ground to the tailgate?
Nice job buddy 🔥💯👍
What riding boots are you wearing in the video? Been looking for a pair similar to those.
I think they're just h&m. Lol. Not legit riding boots, but better than tennis shoes. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage Dang. H&M. Nice. Wouldn't have guessed.
cool info ! great ramp sound is good too ! next time just in post production drope your video exposure !
For sure! I appreciate the constructive feedback! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I try to put my rear tires in the gutter in the driveway to flatten the ramp
Hey bro what year is your Tundra?
2006 tundra. I picked up the ramps off Craigslist. Online they cost quite a bit (around $600)
Jon's Moto Garage cool
So the tailgate is holding up the rear of the motorcycle, how long before the tailgate cables breaks
It depends on length of bike and length of truck bed. Not all rest on the tailgate and those that do are typically barely on it. I've seen some people put the bike in at an angle once in the truck bed.
It depends on length of bike and length of truck bed. Not all rest on the tailgate and those that do are typically barely on it. I've seen some people put the bike in at an angle once in the truck bed as well to avoid the wheel resting on tailgate.
What length is your truck bed?
Did your buddy use Tank Straps...? 🤔
Anyone ever had the tailgate cables break while using ramps? I have seen it happen once loading an ATV but imagine it'd be a little more detrimental with a bike lol
I've heard of that happening as well.
@@JonsMotoGarage how do we protect ourselves from this potential fail?