How do you strap your bike in back of truck?

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Goofy Foot 2/11/2020 10:59am
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uneasy_rider wrote:
People over analyze everything on this damn site! 3 pages so far on how to tie a damn bike down?
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
I think we all know how to tie bikes down but there's always a better way. My goal is to find the best way to tie...
I think we all know how to tie bikes down but there's always a better way. My goal is to find the best way to tie the bike/bikes down to avoid flinging one over when hauling ass down bumpy dirts road (think baja). It seems the diagonal method obviously the best method for a single bike. For two bikes it seems zacksavchuk and 7I3N have the best techniques to either turn the front tires in toward each other (zacksavchuk) or turn them out into the corners of the bed (7I3N).
uneasy_rider wrote:
I agree, but is it really that hard to figure out? I`ve been riding for over 30 years and everyone more or less hauls them the...
I agree, but is it really that hard to figure out? I`ve been riding for over 30 years and everyone more or less hauls them the same way to the track, its really not that challenging to secure a bike. I would love to see a thread on here about balancing a check book..........
I load my bikes like everyone else does to get to the track or local riding spots and no it's not hard to figure out. But the traditional "straight in" technique does not work for running 45-55mph down dirt roads in baja that can be very unpredictable and will easily fling your bike over when you hit a wash or heavy rollers in the road. The front wheel in or front wheel out would definitely work much better for this than the straight in method.
Black Diesel Bomber 2/11/2020 11:03am
2/11/2020 11:03am
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
I think we all know how to tie bikes down but there's always a better way. My goal is to find the best way to tie...
I think we all know how to tie bikes down but there's always a better way. My goal is to find the best way to tie the bike/bikes down to avoid flinging one over when hauling ass down bumpy dirts road (think baja). It seems the diagonal method obviously the best method for a single bike. For two bikes it seems zacksavchuk and 7I3N have the best techniques to either turn the front tires in toward each other (zacksavchuk) or turn them out into the corners of the bed (7I3N).
uneasy_rider wrote:
I agree, but is it really that hard to figure out? I`ve been riding for over 30 years and everyone more or less hauls them the...
I agree, but is it really that hard to figure out? I`ve been riding for over 30 years and everyone more or less hauls them the same way to the track, its really not that challenging to secure a bike. I would love to see a thread on here about balancing a check book..........
Goofy Foot wrote:
I load my bikes like everyone else does to get to the track or local riding spots and no it's not hard to figure out. But...
I load my bikes like everyone else does to get to the track or local riding spots and no it's not hard to figure out. But the traditional "straight in" technique does not work for running 45-55mph down dirt roads in baja that can be very unpredictable and will easily fling your bike over when you hit a wash or heavy rollers in the road. The front wheel in or front wheel out would definitely work much better for this than the straight in method.
Yes, this is what I was looking for as well and it looks like the two guys I mentioned above have a good technique for a two bike setup.
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olympiamann 2/12/2020 10:53am
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uneasy_rider wrote:
People over analyze everything on this damn site! 3 pages so far on how to tie a damn bike down?
I was thinking this toooo!!!! Wowwzaaaaa
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sandtrack315 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/10/403492/s1200_IMG_1508.jpg[/img]

i don't care what anyone says, i think it's pretty damn cool that you can get two bikes in your car
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sandtrack315 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/10/403492/s1200_IMG_1508.jpg[/img]

peelout wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, i think it's pretty damn cool that you can get two bikes in your car
Siik burn. Laughing
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Goon126 2/13/2020 4:52pm
2/13/2020 4:52pm Edited Date/Time 2/13/2020 4:53pm
Side ways like the pictures on page 1. I strap down via frame, that way forks barely even compress.
uneasy_rider 2/13/2020 5:16pm
2/13/2020 5:16pm Edited Date/Time 2/13/2020 5:18pm
gt80rider wrote:
Fully sent....... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/12/403867/s1200_Load_em_up.jpg[/img]
Fully sent.......
Not diagonal broh, epic fail!
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feelit2morrow 2/13/2020 7:40pm
2/13/2020 7:40pm
At an angle front tire towards drivers side.


But the most important part is putting my hand on the seat, giving it a shake, and saying that isn't going anywhere. Without this step I don't know if it would stay in the truck....
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sandtrack315 2/14/2020 5:06am
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sandtrack315 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/10/403492/s1200_IMG_1508.jpg[/img]

peelout wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, i think it's pretty damn cool that you can get two bikes in your car
LOL I liked that.
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mattgyz250f 7/27/2023 6:00pm
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I know this is a old thread but question for you 5.5 bed guys. Does anyone have pics of your bike , 55 gallon water drum, pressure washer and all of your other moto gear loaded up preferably without one of those bed extensions.  Looking to downsize from my 3/4 ton F250 gasser with the 6 3/4 foot bed and going back to a quad cab 1/2 ton. Unfortunately most quad cabs on the lot come with the 5.5 and not 6.5 and some auto makers like Nissan don't even offer a 6.5 bed on a quad cab 1/2ton. Thanks

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Travis_821 7/27/2023 8:43pm
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7I3N wrote:
If you put a eyelet in the center front of the bed, and another one on the bed walls just in front of the wheel wells...
If you put a eyelet in the center front of the bed, and another one on the bed walls just in front of the wheel wells, you can tie the bike down with the wheels turned into the corners and get two bikes in a six foot bed with and still close the tailgate.






That’s how it’s done

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Richy 7/27/2023 11:14pm
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The UK's cheapest, rattiest Ranger, loved 7ft bed. Things laid up waiting for paint and a 260hp VW engine now 😂

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The short ratchet strap around the frame by the footpeg onto a side rail tie down point made the bike mega stable and worth the 30 seconds for the extra security to me.

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TogaSet 7/28/2023 5:22am
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IMG 9791

 OEM bed extender gets a lot of use at my house. 
 

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nrosso391 7/28/2023 8:11am
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
Op I have an f150 supercrew with the 5.5ft bed as well. This is how I load my bike [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/26/341989/s1200_C5DEE8B7_1332_43AF_94E7_36A7FBA18ED2.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/26/341988/s1200_47E9AF3A_68ED_4064_810F_5460E4382BA3.jpg[/img]
Op I have an f150 supercrew with the 5.5ft bed as well. This is how I load my bike


This is what I used to do with my short box truck years ago. Put on driver's side, then swing the back end over to put the gate up.

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gormleyflyer2002 7/28/2023 5:50pm
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sandtrack315 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/10/403492/s1200_IMG_1508.jpg[/img]

FIREfish148 wrote:
How much crap do you get for having that truck? I was going to get one but got a Colorado midnight edition instead. Shortly after, my...
How much crap do you get for having that truck? I was going to get one but got a Colorado midnight edition instead. Shortly after, my dad got the midnight edition like yours. I took it for a test drive and instantly regretted getting the Colorado. Those things are works of art I don’t care what anyone says. The interior is in a class of its own.
sandtrack315 wrote:
Zero...to my face. Haha but for real most people who comment are into it. It handles the best, by far, of any truck on the market...
Zero...to my face. Haha but for real most people who comment are into it. It handles the best, by far, of any truck on the market. Best mpg on the market as well. The interior is nice, the huge trunk in the bed is awesome. I like the size as well, right between a ram and a Tacoma. It does really well in the snow and I don’t off-road or tow. If you don’t off road or tow and you don’t want a full size truck it’s clearly the best option. I also had the grilled painted black. With that change I actually prefer it looks wise to the other small trucks.


It’s also the most made in America truck, in that it has the most components made and assembled here.

Truck owners crack me up. All follow the next guy lol. Obviously a Ridleline can't tow a mega toy hauler - but these trucks are one of the best vehicles on the road. The ride is more lux than most 100k sedans.....great vehicles.  

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