Just bought my first bike the other night. Love these vids. Very informative. I'm only 5'5" and 116 lbs. My 125 might be little but I've got a bad back so not supposed to lift anything up above me if its heavy. Only bothers me if I'm bending a lot but I still try to be safe. Didn't have ramps when I picked it up but a couple people helped me and it was very easy. Once I get ramps I'll be able to load it on my own just fine. My little ford ranger has just enough room for the bike and it's lower than my gmc so if I have to load it without ramps it's good to know how to load it easily on a low bed vehicle by myself safely. 😀
Hey its been a year, how has the riding been going? Hope everything is good and youve stayed safe! I found a really good single ramp at Menards for about 110 dollars. Kinda pricey, but it folds down pretty compact and it saves my back.
2 things, use a tie down on the rear somewhere too, that makes the bike VERY stable will not bounce, like when going over ruts and stuff. And, when securing bike, I like to let the bike lean an inch or two to the inside of bed, if something should ever happen it should stay in truck, and note that the longer tie down will be easier to pull tighter making the bike lean to one side so I don't make bike straight up/center with whichever side you tie first. I also like the bike on the right in my truck, I can still see everything but you can also use kick stand or side stand when securing if done right and it automatically gives you that lean to the inside of bed. But that is for one bike. Maybe 2 if you have room.
A lot of people, at least on TH-cam, seem freaked out about compressing the suspension when tying down a bike. Do you see any issue, as long as you don’t crank it down to coil bind? I don’t see how loading up the forks to hold the bike in place causes any more stress than riding it.
@@Mrfurballs the seals blow out after you’ve riden and there is mud on the fork and then all the sudden you crank your forks down past the mud point and that’s when you rip the seal.
For a single bike my preferred method is tying the bike down by its footpegs. Relieves the forks of excessive pressure and keeps center of gravity low which helps with stability.
I always use a fork saver between the tire and lower t clamp because it allows me to strap it down really tight without compressing my forks. But if I don't have one of those in the truck I'll go with the foot peg method.
72 Chevy Cheyenne.. 3 dirt bikes in rear bed, 2 facing forward one in the middle facing the rear. 2 seat belts per bike ( never had racket straps ), never lost any..
I thought you were going to leave out the Fork Brace, make sure to use those or make your own out of 2x4 if you have to. Or what ever you can cut. Just measure between top of tire and underside of fender under triple clamp, cut an inch or 2 shorter.
I made my own out of wood because it allows me to strap my bike really tight and I'm not compresses my forks an inch. I've got most of my buddies using them now as well.
For 3 bikes I'll put to first 2 in with front tires touching in the middle of the bed. Then roll the 3rd one in-between them but backwards. Once the tailgate is closed I strap the 3rd one in that same as the others , just facing the back of the truck. I usually only have 1 bike in the truck though and I've got my setup so that I can load my bike, strap it, and be changing back into my cloths for the ride home in less than 2 minutes. 👍🇺🇲
I secure my bike by the frame , right where the sub frame meet the actual frame. I use motorcycles specific tie downs wedge the front wheel in the bed corner , and swing the rear so the bike can’t roll
Is it just me or do others find the just HOOK ends unreliable to secure bikes under all situations? That his shackle clip end would be preferred ? But most stores don't sell it that way
How can i get a hold of the footpeg lock and load tie down, also does the lock and load effect fork seals once locked down? Also how much and can they be sent to Australia? Cheers Steve.
There are a two different models of the Lock-N-Load system and we have spotlight videos on each one that you can check out for more information. This system actually takes pressure off the fork seals compared to normally strapping your bike down and is able to be shipped to Australia! Lock-N-Load- th-cam.com/video/AlG_Mstb9b4/w-d-xo.html Lock-N-Load Pro- th-cam.com/video/15VLdmBWlVE/w-d-xo.html
Makes me wonder now that bikes have rubber cones, can tying them down from the bars misalign your bars slightly? I secure mine on an angle so the straps are pulling each side of the bars in a slightly different direction...
That would be below the center of mass and could easily fall over. They sell a product you can put in between the front fender and tire which blocks the forks from compressing.
cut a block of wood to the correct size so it fits between the fender and the front tyre, that way the straps compress the block of wood and not the suspension and avoids damaging the suspension.
It's more personal preference but putting the bike in diagonally like you mentioned will usually allow you to be able to close the tailgate and can put less pressure on the suspension.
We had the Custom Roost Compete Kit on this bike. This was the first sample kit that we were testing on this bike so the final design is changed slightly, but you can check it out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/attack-graphics-custom-roost-complete-bike-graphics-kit-p
I’ve tried tying just the handlebars but my back tire moves side to side in the truck bed and ends up falling over. Every time. You guys must have magic straps.
Zw1d it’s absolutely not. The gears are being weighted exactly the same way. There is just significantly less load on them. Probably somewhere along the lines of 50 times less than peak load when riding
Much better to lock it in gear as you see in my channel video. No wheel chalk necessary and the tranny on any decent bike can easily take the strain during travel. Having the bike out of gear and rolling free makes it much easier for the straps to loosen and that is a much bigger problem.
You guys are pros and do this daily. Us newbies love this
Just bought my first bike the other night.
Love these vids. Very informative.
I'm only 5'5" and 116 lbs.
My 125 might be little but I've got a bad back so not supposed to lift anything up above me if its heavy. Only bothers me if I'm bending a lot but I still try to be safe.
Didn't have ramps when I picked it up but a couple people helped me and it was very easy. Once I get ramps I'll be able to load it on my own just fine. My little ford ranger has just enough room for the bike and it's lower than my gmc so if I have to load it without ramps it's good to know how to load it easily on a low bed vehicle by myself safely. 😀
Hey its been a year, how has the riding been going? Hope everything is good and youve stayed safe! I found a really good single ramp at Menards for about 110 dollars. Kinda pricey, but it folds down pretty compact and it saves my back.
This is the highest quality advertising I've ever watched.
Yup, isn't nothing a normal strap can't do here. Learn how to tie knots people! ;)
I've been using the little triple clamp strap rings that fasten on the forks instead of going around the handlebars. Love em.
2 things, use a tie down on the rear somewhere too, that makes the bike VERY stable will not bounce, like when going over ruts and stuff. And, when securing bike, I like to let the bike lean an inch or two to the inside of bed, if something should ever happen it should stay in truck, and note that the longer tie down will be easier to pull tighter making the bike lean to one side so I don't make bike straight up/center with whichever side you tie first. I also like the bike on the right in my truck, I can still see everything but you can also use kick stand or side stand when securing if done right and it automatically gives you that lean to the inside of bed. But that is for one bike. Maybe 2 if you have room.
Ok thanks man
Good video - I really like using soft straps for tying down enduros - where cables & wires restrict space on the
handle bars. Thanks for sharing !
awesome as always keep coming..
A lot of people, at least on TH-cam, seem freaked out about compressing the suspension when tying down a bike. Do you see any issue, as long as you don’t crank it down to coil bind? I don’t see how loading up the forks to hold the bike in place causes any more stress than riding it.
if you over tighten your tie downs , you’ll blow out your “ front fork seals “ , you’ll see fork oil drip down your front forks doing that .
I’ve never used those and I’ve raced for 7 years still ride but never blew fork seals other than casing the shit out of some jumps
@@Mrfurballs the seals blow out after you’ve riden and there is mud on the fork and then all the sudden you crank your forks down past the mud point and that’s when you rip the seal.
Good tips
For a single bike my preferred method is tying the bike down by its footpegs. Relieves the forks of excessive pressure and keeps center of gravity low which helps with stability.
I always use a fork saver between the tire and lower t clamp because it allows me to strap it down really tight without compressing my forks. But if I don't have one of those in the truck I'll go with the foot peg method.
72 Chevy Cheyenne.. 3 dirt bikes in rear bed, 2 facing forward one in the middle facing the rear. 2 seat belts per bike ( never had racket straps ), never lost any..
I thought you were going to leave out the Fork Brace, make sure to use those or make your own out of 2x4 if you have to. Or what ever you can cut. Just measure between top of tire and underside of fender under triple clamp, cut an inch or 2 shorter.
I made my own out of wood because it allows me to strap my bike really tight and I'm not compresses my forks an inch. I've got most of my buddies using them now as well.
For 3 bikes I'll put to first 2 in with front tires touching in the middle of the bed. Then roll the 3rd one in-between them but backwards. Once the tailgate is closed I strap the 3rd one in that same as the others , just facing the back of the truck. I usually only have 1 bike in the truck though and I've got my setup so that I can load my bike, strap it, and be changing back into my cloths for the ride home in less than 2 minutes. 👍🇺🇲
Easy to install. Works well.
what ute are you using??? and what make and model is that first bike???
Great bike rack!!
A KX 👌 great video. And awesome products.
This was good to see thank you
Awesome vid and edits and filming and methods and bikes and truck
Good video. Think those 3digit locking straps are pretty cool.
I secure my bike by the frame , right where the sub frame meet the actual frame. I use motorcycles specific tie downs wedge the front wheel in the bed corner , and swing the rear so the bike can’t roll
great video
I thought putting the tie down strap just above the triple clamp prevents any possible bending of handle bars.
Is it just me or do others find the just HOOK ends unreliable to secure bikes under all situations? That his shackle clip end would be preferred ? But most stores don't sell it that way
i’m trying to find the folding bed extender you have in your truck but i can’t find it anywhere, can you give a link?
Do you use fork braces? Are they important or not?
Check out our video on why you need fork braces: th-cam.com/video/md6tBgn1v4w/w-d-xo.html
Sick of straps I like the foot peg gadget.
If you have flexbars or rubber mounted bars do not strap to the bars. For good measure always step to the fork between the tripple clamp
I use diagonal but I strap to the pegs instead of the bars
Can you tie down a quad and a bike together?
more good advice. thank you!
Hi what bars do you recommend for a 2004 Yamaha breeze?
What's the bed size of the truck shown in this video ?
How can i get a hold of the footpeg lock and load tie down, also does the lock and load effect fork seals once locked down? Also how much and can they be sent to Australia? Cheers Steve.
There are a two different models of the Lock-N-Load system and we have spotlight videos on each one that you can check out for more information. This system actually takes pressure off the fork seals compared to normally strapping your bike down and is able to be shipped to Australia!
Lock-N-Load- th-cam.com/video/AlG_Mstb9b4/w-d-xo.html
Lock-N-Load Pro- th-cam.com/video/15VLdmBWlVE/w-d-xo.html
Which model would you recommend as where I live roads are quite rough
Makes me wonder now that bikes have rubber cones, can tying them down from the bars misalign your bars slightly? I secure mine on an angle so the straps are pulling each side of the bars in a slightly different direction...
Why not hook to the foot pegs?? seems like compressing the suspension might not be good for long drives?
That would be below the center of mass and could easily fall over. They sell a product you can put in between the front fender and tire which blocks the forks from compressing.
In the previous vid about how to load or unload your bike he mentions the product to put in your front tire to prevent your forks from compressing
cut a block of wood to the correct size so it fits between the fender and the front tyre, that way the straps compress the block of wood and not the suspension and avoids damaging the suspension.
So with one bike diagonally, are you supposed to swing the back tire to touch and wedge the side of the bed?
It's more personal preference but putting the bike in diagonally like you mentioned will usually allow you to be able to close the tailgate and can put less pressure on the suspension.
how would i load my dirt bike with a toolbox in the back?
I would just load it straight in and leave the tail gate down unless you have a truck with a very short bed.
Do you not need to tie down your rear tire?
Nope. Not usally
What’s the tie down called? And where can u buy them?
The first link in the description will take you to a page with all the tie downs and other parts shown in this video!
I actually read that the metal for the handle bars is softer. I run my straps over the top of each front fork is that a good way as well?
Chase, which of your Attack Graphics kits is on the KTM?
We had the Custom Roost Compete Kit on this bike. This was the first sample kit that we were testing on this bike so the final design is changed slightly, but you can check it out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/attack-graphics-custom-roost-complete-bike-graphics-kit-p
Would have been nice to show how you tied down the second bike when they are paralell, FWIW...
I’ve tried tying just the handlebars but my back tire moves side to side in the truck bed and ends up falling over. Every time. You guys must have magic straps.
That's surprising. Do you go down really bumpy roads?
Yes. My cabin is down a 30 mile very bumpy gravel road.
The risk racing lock and load never works as easily as the manufacturer makes out. Honestly a waste of money
Yeah the first method works until the bars turn and it falls over
Enough about straps. Let's see that sexy truck.
its just a crappy ford
This doesn't work for me. At times the front wheel moves to the side and straps gets loosen.
You put a motocross bike on a pick up truck around my area and expect it to be gone that night, vans all the way around here.
Dude you should move.....
yeah sounds like Baltimore , those places where those bike life guys live .
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What about 4 bikes lol
*Jay Felix* It has been done, i'm sure of it! :) A trailer makes loading more than 3 bikes a whole lot easier though. Thanks for watching.
Ok what if we have normal American tie downs and not these special made ones🤣
put a bike in gear? @_@ when transporting? @_@ how bout that gearbox wear?
Zw1d are you joking? You think having it in gear in transport causes more wear than a second of riding?
@@chrisclifford4109 yep. It's a different strain when bike goes back and forth being held by gearbox.
Zw1d it’s absolutely not. The gears are being weighted exactly the same way. There is just significantly less load on them. Probably somewhere along the lines of 50 times less than peak load when riding
Much better to lock it in gear as you see in my channel video. No wheel chalk necessary and the tranny on any decent bike can easily take the strain during travel. Having the bike out of gear and rolling free makes it much easier for the straps to loosen and that is a much bigger problem.
tahjkns !!!!!!!!!
Thought this was a gta video😐