[WildKat]

I know Junior and Range hauled their Daytona's down in the back of a Ford F150 last year and it was a pretty tight fit if I remember right. Ive seen a pre98 Kat in the back of a Ford Ranger (duffy's) and it fit ok, but Im not sure about 2 big bikes being very safe to haul in a Ranger.

[Tripwire]

Ok, question time. For those of us without a trailer, what is the best way of getting a bike in and out of a truck bed? I will more then likely have to end up unloading it myself, so are there any reliable ramps or methods that anyone would recommend? Thanks!

PS I know this doesnt exactly pertain to the rally, but it does to hauling

[WildKat]

If you're doing it yourself, and you dont have a ramp. Ive always found a small hill, example like on the side of our driveway there's an incline about the height of the truck bed. Just back the truck up and roll it on.

The wider ramp you can get the better, especially if you are doing it yourself. This one for example allows you ride the bike right up if you want too, it's not the most stable way even on a ramp but you can do it because it's wide. It's better to have atleast 2 people so you can get one on either side.

http://www.rvupgradestore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=159

[JACKAL]

$418 !!!! I think I'll find a high curb

[AHF]

$418 !!!! I think I'll find a high curb

Hell, for that you could air freight the damn thing down!

[WildKat]

Hey it was just a suggestion to point him in the right direction.

[BearKat]

Do ya think a kat 750 and bandit 1200 would fit in my Ford Ranger? I know id have to leave talegate down, and I am very close to weight limit, but i wonder if there is room...

Crap I totally missed this question back in May......

[StevieB]

Wow, you did it- two big street bikes in a Ranger! I am impressed (and also trying to upgrade my rating here- what's next after rookie?)

Not sure I will make it to the rally, if I can, it will be Saturday only. will there be much still going on?

[Tripwire]

Do yall think this will work for a one man opertaion? It is a good bit cheaper then the one posted earlier, at only $79. Let me know what you think.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90018

[tzortn]

Trip, I have those exact ramps. one thing to keep in mind is that each section is rated for 500lbs. That means that a fueled Kat is close to or just over the limit. If your truck is parked on flat ground that ramp is a little steep. I needed help to load and unload.

There are two things that you can do to make it easier. You can raise the nose of the truck. To do this I parked with the front wheels on a loading dock. That flattened the angle of the ramp which made it easier to unload. The other thing that I did (thanks to Range's suggestion) is I parked with the rear wheels of the truck in a drainage ditch. That way the tailgate was a lot lower to the ground.

[steves]

Don't forget, that even folded up those ramps are big.

[brooder]

You're gonna make me do it , aren't you ? :
http://motorcyclistonline.com/howto/hauling/

Bed link.. Bad link. No peeing on the carpet...

Try this one instead.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/safe_motorcycle_hauling/

[md86]

Huh , it worked when I posted it .

[docbarlow]

Tie Down Methods

Rather than trusting the ROCK CLIMBING gear
To secure my MOTORCYCLE
I use the Screw Type Chain Link, available at your
local hardware store - and load rated to several thousand Lbs.
They are also cheaper
(If I can use them to hang a concert Sound system in a major arena
they should hold my Kat)

[ridekat750]

kool