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If I remember correctly, a couple months back, Mathes and keefer talked about the topic of helping people unload/load bikes out of pick up trucks on the PulpMX show. It went somewhere along the lines of “If you can’t do it by yourself, you shouldn’t be riding”.
Well, here I am. Just barely able to do it by myself
anyways.
Is it cool to ask for a hand while unloading and loading bikes? If someone asked me I’d gladly lend a hand.
What do you guys think? Do you agree if you can’t unload and load by yourself you shouldn’t ride?
Btw, my truck is not lifted, it’s just me and my weak upper body
Well, here I am. Just barely able to do it by myself
anyways. Is it cool to ask for a hand while unloading and loading bikes? If someone asked me I’d gladly lend a hand.
What do you guys think? Do you agree if you can’t unload and load by yourself you shouldn’t ride?
Btw, my truck is not lifted, it’s just me and my weak upper body
I agree if you cant load and unload out of a ute maybe you need to switch to a van or low trailer.
Ride it up- good balance and clutch control
Roll it down using your stand to help with the height.
If your game. roll it down the ramp while sitting on it.
I live in Oregon and although it’s not illegal, A forest ranger once saw my brother ride his bike onto the ramp into the truck and WAS NOT happy about. Plus I think it’s a little sketchy but that’s just me. Maybe I’ll give it a crack tomorrow.
Dont see why its a problem if he had a helmet on. But if your balance and clutch control is not at a reasonable level maybe practice first. Seen a few guys stall mid way up the ramp and eat shit
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Unless is an El Camino.
Oh, nothing wrong with asking for help.
Didn't think there was this much mystery about loading and using a truck. Where I ride I would say it's easily 80% pickups used to transport.
If I'm around and someone needs a hand? I'm glad to give it.
Karma (like certain egos as mentioned on a specific podcast) is a relative thing.
Pit Row
So I’m a firm believer in if you can’t load it you shouldn’t be riding. With that being said I lend a hand if someone needs help.
works everytime.
It's not about you doing it by yourself, it's about you being able to figure things out.
That's probably why a guy like you is perfectly willing to lend a hand.
For the weary of riding up the regular alum bike ramp, this may be a good investment that is useful at home for your lawn mowers, atvs etc. It ties to the tailgate so you do not have to worry about spinning out the ramp.
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