Loading bikes in tall trucks.

bultokid

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bultokid 12/15/2025 10:03am

12/15/2025 10:03am

Used a StepRamp this weekend loading and unloading a '84 Husky....gamechanger for this old fart...ordered it

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Falcon

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Falcon 12/16/2025 8:49am

12/16/2025 8:49am

Sparkalounger wrote:

I never used a ramp "in my prime". Grab end of bar with right hand and bottom of fork leg with left and lift front onto...

I never used a ramp "in my prime". Grab end of bar with right hand and bottom of fork leg with left and lift front onto the gate.
Grab same bar end, but with left, grab swing arm at axle with right, lift with legs and up she goes.
I always said, "the day I need a ramp is the day I should stop riding".
LOL. Im now 49.
Been without an mx bike for 15 years (just trials). Just bought a new Husky 350. Service kid asks if I need a ramp, I confidently say, "Im good" then proceed to throw my back out within 30 seconds of touching my new bike! Wife was real impressed... 🤣
Thinking about that step ramp...

I always loaded my 125s into my truck like that, too. I can still do it, but I find it easier to use a ramp.

The hot ticket is using no ramp while pulling your bike out. Just hold the axle area and left grip like you described, pull the bike out while keeping it level, then let go with your axle hand just as the front tire leaves the tailgate. The bike drops straight to the ground, both wheels at the same time, leaving you standing next to your bike with a hand on the grip.

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PBRvince

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PBRvince 12/16/2025 8:55am

12/16/2025 8:55am

Just use your ramp and your stand and struggle till you and the bike fall over. Be a man

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wwdiii

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wwdiii 12/16/2025 9:26am

12/16/2025 9:26am

I’ve kicked around using the ramp I use with my receiver hitch carrier and one of these I just ran across. I think they come in 6 and 8 ft. Fold up to 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 feet as I recall. It would be easy to walk up an 8 ft ramp, I’m not getting any younger.

https://ezaccess.com/products/strapless-centerfold-motorcycle-ramp?variant=50272726319422

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Sparkalounger

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Sparkalounger 12/16/2025 10:12am

12/16/2025 10:12am

Sparkalounger wrote:

I never used a ramp "in my prime". Grab end of bar with right hand and bottom of fork leg with left and lift front onto...

I never used a ramp "in my prime". Grab end of bar with right hand and bottom of fork leg with left and lift front onto the gate.
Grab same bar end, but with left, grab swing arm at axle with right, lift with legs and up she goes.
I always said, "the day I need a ramp is the day I should stop riding".
LOL. Im now 49.
Been without an mx bike for 15 years (just trials). Just bought a new Husky 350. Service kid asks if I need a ramp, I confidently say, "Im good" then proceed to throw my back out within 30 seconds of touching my new bike! Wife was real impressed... 🤣
Thinking about that step ramp...

Falcon wrote:

I always loaded my 125s into my truck like that, too. I can still do it, but I find it easier to use a ramp. The hot...

I always loaded my 125s into my truck like that, too. I can still do it, but I find it easier to use a ramp.
The hot ticket is using no ramp while pulling your bike out. Just hold the axle area and left grip like you described, pull the bike out while keeping it level, then let go with your axle hand just as the front tire leaves the tailgate. The bike drops straight to the ground, both wheels at the same time, leaving you standing next to your bike with a hand on the grip.