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Message started by stewmills on 06/10/15 at 07:24:16

Title: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by stewmills on 06/10/15 at 07:24:16

For the first time next weekend, I will be hauling my bike to the Dragon in the back of my truck. I have a tool box but think I can still get the bike in safely at an angle with the tailgate staying open ans strap it down as vertical as possible as to not wrench it down on the kickstand and break something.

I have a 'loading dock' build into a terraced hill at home to load up, but don't have a ramp to take it off when I get there, and don't want to waste $$ on something I'll use once a year.

Have you folks built a temporary ramp out of 2x8, etc. that worked ok with an assistant helping you roll he bike off the truck safely?

Pics of your handywork?

I am very creative and handy and have an idea, just curious what you have tried that maybe was a BAD idea so I don't have an accident.

Thanks! ;)

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by Oldfeller on 06/10/15 at 11:36:37

if you were going to the Dragon proper the Dragon Lodge has an unload ramp.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by stewmills on 06/10/15 at 12:05:58

Thanks. I'll probably take a board just in case, but certain when i get there, there will be plenty of folks available to help a little guy out one way or another.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/15 at 17:32:32

If loading is easy enough to backup in the pickup, it might make unloading at a
Less than perfect
spot easier.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by Kris01 on 06/10/15 at 18:15:21

Don't be afraid to ask for help. I'd hate to see you drop it coming down the ramp backwards.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/15 at 18:30:20

576E756F2C2D1C0 wrote:

Don't be afraid to ask for help. I'd hate to see you drop it coming down the ramp backwards.

Does it hurt worse than forward?
If you put two boards together to make it wide enough nail boards across the bottom.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by Kris01 on 06/10/15 at 18:47:23

6D7274736E6958685860727E35070 wrote:

Does it hurt worse than forward?

I hope to never find out!

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/15 at 18:59:25

I've been known to back down in a ditch and, ohh your gate is Gonna be down, anyway, remember, you're gonna hafta get it in.
Id sure wanna drive away from home with it loaded backwards.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Ramp (not for jumping)
Post by old_rider on 06/11/15 at 12:15:42

I you are going to meet your buds at the Two Wheel Inn, here is their number 828-479-4248 call them and ask if they have a ramp :)