How To Load & Unload a Dirt Bike
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In this video, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to efficiently load, tie down, and unload a dirt bike. Designed for both beginners and experienced riders, this guide ensures a safe and hassle-free process. From motocross tracks to outdoor trails, there are plenty of places to ride a dirt bike and having good quality tie downs is a must for safely transporting your motorcycles. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has all your dirt bike transporting needs.
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Ahhh. a nice day of hitting the trails. nothin like loading up your bike and grabbing your burning hot exhaust pipe to end your amazing day.
facts 😂
For real me and my cousin just grab the tire
not only that but half these people that watch these dont know what theyre doing so most likely their muffler isnt installed correctly like his is
I cringed reading this, I feel ya
Chase Keller lol
You forgot the 'ride it up' method. While not the safest, it does provide a good source of you tube fail videos
Especially with a nice street bike where you have something nice to damage.
@@SD-ir1vf so are you implying dirtbikes don't have anything nice to break? Troll on the loose
Apparently you don’t have a dirt bike or you would know that they are built to take a fall without getting damaged.
@@SD-ir1vf Agreed, although I have personally seen damaged prides and even a smashed truck rear window from failed attempts of the 'ride it up' method with a dirtbike
Last week my bike slipped off my ramp. My new truck is higher then my old truck. Just ripped the plastic a little. But that’s what a truck is for. Bike was fine.
1: build a ramp behind your truck
2: put a neck brace on and a helmet
3: dump the clutch and hold on like your riding a cr500
Followed the steps and jumped the truck
If your gonna do this please record and send to 831 1464
People laugh at these “how too” videos but for a new rider it’s great. I’ve been loading bikes since the early 80’s. No biggie for most people. Great video as always Chase
I'm not a new rider but I just watched it anyway. You never know if someone who's an expert has some new advice for you.
Connor K you’re right.
Only a moron would ever say there is nothing new to learn.
Ive seen a lot of know it alls doing it completely wrong so i think these do have a place
How to, dork
Rocky Mountain is smart enough to know that they can't tell you to ride it up like we do. That would be a PR nightmare. Thank you guys for all the great videos you put out.
7:13 imagine spending all day boosting around in gravel, dirt and branches then saying "oh but i don't wanna scratch my handle bars with a bare strap"
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Excellent video gents! There's another good method, though: move somewhere awesome, plate the bike, ride to the trails! ;)
*eveRide ADV* Ouch ..that hurts. :) St. George must be nice this time of year?
eveRide ADV I live near Warner Valley. Like your videos. I’ve got a few myself, not as cool as yours though. 👍
You can’t get a plate on a 2 stroke.
@@ccenduro Yes, destroy your tyres when you get there brah!
@@SD-ir1vf not actually true
Excellent advice especially for the “vertically challenge” riders as unloading alone can be a bit of a nervous struggle.
Very lol I’m 5.5
OMG, that single handed no ramp unloading method is unreal!! I just know I would drop the bike as I stepped down off the tailgate.
Honestly for me that looks like the easiest method to unload even if you have a ramp. It wouldn't work for heavier bikes, but for the lighter bikes, looks like a no brainer.
My first thought when coming here was "this guys probably 6"2 and can reach that far into the bed from the ground. until he said he was 5"7 LOL now I know my 5"10 ass got no excuse
Lmao for real. I'm getting my first bike in a couple days and I had to put my head down when he said that lol
What he means by no ramp at all is someone stole your ramp while you're off riding and now you're screwed and you can't get your bike in the back of your truck
...but you can😉
That's why you need a length of 5/8" hardened chain and circular lock.
@@ljprep6250 or back your truck tire onto your ramp.
Or they can't afford one, or they just got or borrowed the bike etc.
I realized how these guys struggle to unlaod and load the bike just to make a video👌I really appreciate the effort they put into this👏
Lol before I could afford a ramp I used to load my 250 into the back of my tall ass truck by myself, just grab the forks n lift the tire onto the tailgate then lift the skid plate onto the tailgate, hold the bike at you hop up, manhandle it the rest of the way up, bada Bing bada boom
Unclip the tailgate cables and let it drop lower- 4 inches less vertical travel to make. Back up to the curb- 6 less inches. Back down into a ditch. Lower tire pressure in truck if you have a compressor. Anything to decrease overall vertical distance makes it much easier. All your methods were good too.
I don’t own a bike or a truck, don’t plan it, but I enjoyed this video. Thanks TH-cam.
Hey guys, here's a neat trick I discovered many truck models ago, and it keeps working for me through them all! I have a full size GMC now with short box. Once my 450 is in, I can't close the tailgate. Here's the trick: loop your steel braided tailgate support cables on each side over the TOP and in FRONT of the tailgate catch posts (lift gate to remove cable tension while routing). Now the cables will pull tight when the tailgate is at about a 45° incline, which will tuck it right behind the rear tire and also prevent any larger objects from falling out of the back. Even holds my ramps in nicely. Call it a "half closed gate", at least. Anyone else figured this one out? It's great for a short bed truck--can get two bikes in with tailgate half up like that--looks much better than a fully open tailgate!
I gotta work on my Calf muscle so I can load my bike probably. Great tips man well explained thanks
Moto-Gate = Air Gate. Early 90's pickup truck tech being brought back to the mainstream. Haha nice.
Lets first talk about how BAD ASS THAT HUSKY LOOKS!!
Who’s cares about the how to video. Let’s talk about the husky!
Those strap extenders fit right around your forks too (instead of your bars). That way you don't have to compress your forks. Good for long trips or when you have to leave your bike in your truck for a while. ✌
Just bought my first bike yesterday. 2005 crf230f. Hadn’t rode a bike in 18 years. The guy helped me load it without a ramp. Got home by myself and decided to take my tailgate off and use as a ramp. Fyi don’t do that, you will drop the bike and bust your ass lol
Im still trying to figure out how to drive to the track once my bike is loaded. Looking forward to that video.
Thanks for the detailed information on this video. The fact that you can run up next to your bike with a wide ramp helped me make the decision to get that type of ramp.
Good tips!
We used a plank of wood, then put it on it's stand and put a milk container to protect the fork seals,then just tie down.
Most utes/trucks don't fit bikes well anymore,i now prefer a trailer or bike trailer with a toolbox and jerry can holders.👍
Being short I learnt my own methods to get my bike on the back of the ute.
1st is just riding my bike up
The 2nd and my favourite is clutching the bike up, 1st gear and slowly idle the bike up when it get to the point where I have to step up I like to let the bike kinda pull me up as I go for the step as I Cant physically step up onto the tail gate. Works great and never failed me.
It sounds like you have it down, thanks for sharing that with us. I'd love to see a ute with a bike in the back one of these days!
Excellent tutorial - Well done sir.
I used to ride my DRZ400 into my bed using a curved double ramp (Harbor Freight). I also recommend using a wooden chock between the front fender and the tire so you can tighten the rachet straps without bottoming the suspension.
Did this man just said “vertically challenged”
Nice- 10 year vet and still learned something!! Thanks!!
You bet! Glad you liked the video. what did you learn?-Chase
Rocky Mountain ATV MC my ahhhhhaaaaa moment- using the left hand to grab the knobbies and roll in... would have manhandled it the whole way...
Let’s talk about that bike tho... buttery
20,000 dollars you can have one too
Ray Bacon little late but what bike is it?
@@thesaltypanda1160 I think it's a husqvarna fe 501
By far the most helpful vid. Thanks
Liked, great no bullshit description on the topic, 49 dislikes ...... must be people who don't like other people loading and unloading motorbikes??
I tried the lift out method and the bike fell on me and i was killed, I mean it was a bmw gs1200 but it's rated as a dual sport I didn't think it would be much harder than a dirt bike 😓
I remember that. I went to your funeral. The food afterward could have been better. Just sayin’.
Ok juses
I laughed
Why are you bothering putting a gs1200 on a truck, might as well ride it on the road too
Great instructions, thanks!
One of the best videos that I have seen on this subject! Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
For the one with the tailgate being down with 2 bikes, take a strap and push your tailgate up against the tires and wrap the strap around the tailgate and it holds it up you can still put stuff in your bed.
*HybridEdits* Agreed. You can also use the tailgate cable. Un-hook it, route the cable up around the post where the tailgate latches, then re-hook it back up. This angles your tailgate up just enough to keep things from falling out. Thanks for watching
Works good for your clear coat, also.
very good but the thing I most want to learn about was were to put the tie downs on the bike and whether to compress the suspension or not. Some people says it can cause damage to compress the suspension.
Compressing does put some extra pressure on the fork seals and I certainly wouldn't leave them compressed for extended periods of time (over night), but if you're concerned about that, we carry fork savers that go between the fender and the tire so you can tie your bike down very secure without compressing the forks hardly at all. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/rider-cargo-motorcycle-fork-brace-p
Great advice!!! Thanks for the video!
canyon dancer strap rings are so great!
*Emvolts* Great accessory to have! Thanks for watching
Can confirm the last method for unload (ramp-less unload) works. Wouldn’t recommend in 4 feet of snow and I ate shit but it worked in a pinch! Thanks for sharing from 🇨🇦
Another tip: compress the forks on the run up to the ramp and allow the rebound to begin at the bottom of the ramp, the bike will roll up much easier
I never heard that before. That's a good tip. Thanks, Ryan!-Chase
First time rider. Just bought a husky 22 250. Absolutely no clue what I’m doing. This video was super helpful. Thank you
One year on how's the bike?? You're still in one piece and loving it??
@@billwillson5361 I’m alive. Have less then 15 hrs on the bike. Sitting next to the wife’s car. Had a baby boy and man did that really wreck my world. Trying to figure out how to sleep less the 4 hrs. Kicking my butt
I don't know which is more amazing...Chase's ability to be in front of a camera and put out great videos, or his calves.
Excellent how to vid as always my man. Thanks!
HAHA! Ummm, I'll just say thanks to both my man. Glad you enjoy the videos and I don't put you to sleep watching them. Have fun out there and don't skip leg day!-Chase
I know it won't apply to most, but If you happen to have a left hand rear brake and rekluse you can drag the rear brake as you walk it up in 2nd gear for absolute smooth control
You missed the one I use all the time. I put the ramp off to the side I want the bike on and wheel it up the ramp while walking beside the truck (left side ramp, I walk up the left side of the truck). I normally prehook my first strap onto the truck so when I get the bike on I can put the one strap on it and then hop into the bed and do the other side. This is by far the easiest method I have found for me (F350/YZ125 combo).
*Ryan Hobbs* interesting.. We'll have to give that whirl! Thanks for watching.
Low truck, tall person or use sidewalk or the like, and a small bike.
I do the no ramp method by myself, with a Honda goldwing, in the back of a dodge power wagon with 44's.
I wanted to see him bear hug it like the thumbnail.
Always a great place to shop for your atv needs! 🤘
Can we have some more 100% videos? Thanks for the great uploads
first time doing it. got my crf250l home safe thank you!
Lower ramp door of enclosed trailer - push bike in and strap it down... done. lol
Yeah the trailer is obviously super easy. But I have nowhere to park the trailer. Also trailers are a bit pricey. If you transport bikes a lot, trailer is the way to go no doubt.
I actually have a ramp that also works as a tailgate extender it also comes with tie down straps so i can hook it in very solidly without issue
Makes life so easy when you and a buddy are both going up into the mountains and he doesnt have a dual sport
Sweet. Now I just need a dirt bike!
Great video. Thank you.
Ride it up! Simple, simple!
A very good comprehensive video.
I used to ride my bike up the ramp. That was very easy
Make sure to use the natural terrain around you. Even going down the curb helps. But, there is usually a hill or ditch around to help.
Thank you, perfect video!
Back the truck up to the curb and use the added height of the sidewalk to load the bike. This is helpful to us whom are vertically challenged.
Best loading video EVER!!
Awesome vid and edits and filming and bike and truck
I liked the putting the bike into gear part instead of using your front brake to hold the bike in position.
I can easily load a bike by my self with out a ramp just grab under the forks and lift the front up then lean the rear on my shoulder and grab the swing arm and lift it up. Do it all the time!
Have used all of these techniques. Usually I just find something to back up to. I prefer to not use a ramp at all.
Just ride it up, keep momentum, not hard!
Yeah it's not hard until you do it wrong then it really hurts but if you have the wide ramp or guts of Steel and then works great
lol that's what I do
Agreed, I don’t have one so I’ve never been able to try it but I’d think a wide ramp that was made to hold the weight would be perfect to just gently ride up, of course still with securing the ramp to the tailgate
That’s how iv always done it on lifted utes
My ramp is a 2x12 and my last 2 trucks I rode it up all the time. My new truck is a lot higher so I walk along side with the bike in first gear and let the motor push it up.
Love the thumbnail for this video (trying to muscle it up with a bear hug, lol). Also, when he said use a ditch nearby, no joke, I seriously thought he used a different word than ditch, haha
Really good video!
Thanks guys 🤙🏁
Excellent video! Clear, concise & easy to follow. Well done & thanks!
Thanks for watching *Steve Arambula.*
I know this off-road but try this with a 400 lb sportbike. It becomes imperative that the ramp is at a low angle or the engine cowl won’t clear the transition.
Catfish Cooley taught me how to load my bike.
Forward is easy, I load my bike into my camper van backwards, use the front brake to hold it on the ramp halfway up (as far as you can run it up backwards)and then face the front of the bike holding the forks and pushing it up and in backwards. Just make sure it doesn't turn one way or the other or fall side to side. I use a lock n load peg mount with 1 ratchet over the seat.
Great vid, guys, thanks for making it!
Great info thanks
Ive got a wide ramp, and I just ride the bike up nice a steady.
I put my bikes front tire by the side of the tail gate then put it in gear then pull it up as if it’s in a wheelie then push it over the tail gate pull in the clutch and push it onto the skid plate then just pull it up on
Hmm.. Good info. I would like to see that all done with a dr650 once. 🙂
A well rounded rider can push his bike just as well as he can ride it! 🙃
What about a dr800!!
wish i had seen this earlier ty!!!
I am so glad I have a moving van for this with lifting backdoor that can take 750kg :)
Easy to use and no scratches
Out on the farm, if we didn't have a ramp, we backed into a ditch, lowered the tailgate, and walked right into the box. If in town, we backed up to the sloped driveway until the tires were in the curb gutter, lowered the tailgate, and if you're lucky, you only have to lift the bike a foot off the ground to load it.
I've used both those methods! "out on the farm", that sounds amazing!. Where do you live?
@@rmatvmc i'm in the midwest, in flyover country........the armpit of the nation. my farm is only a short drive from the city, so we live in the city to endure the harsh winters with a little more safety.
I did like your tip for how to unload without a ramp which happens once in awhile but for loading I always just ride my bike up the double-wide four wheeler ramp I bought years ago but I would do it on a modern strong foot-wide ramp as well. Just make sure you're standing when you go up and never sit or your suspension will rebound going up putting you out of control. Just be ready to go up with decent momentum in first gear of course and don't accelerate as you go up and let off the gas as you go up putting on the brakes smoothly as you are reaching the top.
Thanks for the tips, Rad Racer! Glad we could help you out with the unloading one. Thanks for watching!-Chase
Bro...seriously great tips!!!
you should do a bike build video with the 501
That's a beautiful bike bro
Wheelie onto hood of vehicle. Ride up. Do a stoppie at end of truck roof and rotate rear wheel over bed, allow front wheel to fall in. *requires solid steel windshield*
i love this thing
I liked it just for the ending 🤣
That's what I like to hear! - Chase
Thank you! Nobody does unloading!
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback and watching!
Great video!! That bike is sick!! Keep making great videos!! Thanx!!
Thanks *Cory!*
Great video. Vertically challenged 😂 I’m 5’7 170 I hear you bro. Luckily I have a trailer. But these are great tips if I had a truck. 👍👍 keep them coming.
lots of good advice. thank you!
I’ve used the stand and the ramp method bike running power it up into the bed never failed in my 30 years of doing it
Great stuff
What is that bar on the front of the box? The one with the tie down points
Excellent, makes me want to Ride, or Buy Parts, maybe both !
6:27 I prefer to use the exhaust he states . Well on another hand I also like to have a had with skin after I ride and try to load my bike .
What system was that in front of bed to connect straps to the bikes?
Ride it up
The last method to get the hike into the bed of the truck me and my dad used yesterday with my brother’s 4 wheeler