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4/13/2018 3:47am
4/13/2018 3:47am
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Been riding 20 years, never had a issue loading a bike in the truck. Never had a really tall or lifted truck either. Always had full-size or f250’s.
Got me a 15 Chevy 2500 right now. The ass end sits so high up stock, I can just barely load and unload a bike, I know it’s just a matter of time till I bust my ass.
Using the classic aluminum ramp that folds in half that most people have.
What’s some tips? Buy on of those wide ramps so I can walk up it, use a stand, etc?
Got me a 15 Chevy 2500 right now. The ass end sits so high up stock, I can just barely load and unload a bike, I know it’s just a matter of time till I bust my ass.
Using the classic aluminum ramp that folds in half that most people have.
What’s some tips? Buy on of those wide ramps so I can walk up it, use a stand, etc?
I use a hitch hauler on my truck. Trying to push the bike up after a long ride day is near impossible.
First was mentioned above. I put my stand beside the ramp and use it as a step and then step up.
Second I use 1/2 of a bi-fold ATV ramp. It's about 2 ft wide and gives me more room for error. This wasn't a mod though. I was just the only ramp I had and I'm to cheap to buy anything different.
You can also look for a ramp that Ogio made called a Step Up ramp. They don't make it anymore but you can search CL or Ebay for one. It makes loading the bike a little easier when loading by yourself.
I've also seen people use large wide ATV ramps that make walking up next to your bike easier.
The Shop
https://www.2wheel.com/revarc-smart-step-mx-ramp.html?sku=61-0626&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqsHWBRDsARIsALPWMENJq27X6sjmCeP8w2xwG5A9q1_rI-N2kd4t1g8vSCnWnr6gkm10yg4aAu_-EALw_wcB
My wifes bike idled terribly when we bought it. It stalled going up the ramp at the point when i didn't have enough momentum to get it fully up by pushing and was in a rough spot to get it back down as i was starting to angle the bars over towards the right side of the truck. While i was trying to push it up, one ramp kicked out and i'm on the ground with a bike that dropped on my leg. Didn't feel great so I may look into something else this season.
Up until last season when i started riding again, i always used the ramp & stool method which i've never liked.
My dad uses something similar to the 4 wheeler ramps, just much longer. Makes it easy to ride up or to walk it up, i just don't like the big spacing where your footing could fall in the large gaps.
Ox-Lite, but I don't know if they make them anymore. They are one of the best purchases I have ever made for dirt biking.
Pit Row
Trailer is a lot easier, usually I take my 8.5x20 when we ride.
Next truck I will be researching the height in the back. I know on the f250’s you can do a reverse level, get smaller blocks in the back to bring it down, may look into that for my 2015 Chevy 2500.
If you can get your bike on a standard MX stand. Get the 3 1/4" drop so you can open the tailgate.
alljackedupinc.com
step on the stand on the way up to the truck bed. On this one occasion, a good run at it,
The bike hits the ramp, instead of the bike going up, the ramp slips rotates on the edge of the tailgate,
comes back and slams into my head, right square on the forehead. had to walk around with a big knot
on my head for a week. Talk about funny. Couldn't even lift my hands to stop it. I was trying to stop the bike from damaging the truck.
Put your right hand under the swingarm with your palm up, like you are holding a shotput.
Walk the bike straight out with the rear wheel on your shoulder. Don't try to let it down.
As soon as the front wheel rolls off the tailgate, let go with your right hand. Both wheels will drop to the ground simultaneously and you will look like a complete stud.
Also, I think you are missing the "original intent" of a truck, as it was intended to haul stuff inside the back of the truck.
I used to use the stand method but the pits never have smooth ground for stability.
Reminds me of a an old joke,
2 Bulls on the hill looking down at a pasture full of cows.
The young bull says "lets run down and bang a cow"
The old bull says "lets walk down and bang em all"
TM
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