1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Loading Steps

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by richard kersten, Apr 16, 2014.

  1. richard kersten Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucaipa Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 te 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    klx 250s vulcan 900 yamaha stryker
    Got some of them ReVarc smart steps for loading my bike , man what a difference makes loading 100% easier for the shorter guys.
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  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    What....no pictures or links?:excuseme:
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  3. richard kersten Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucaipa Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 te 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    klx 250s vulcan 900 yamaha stryker
    I wish not really good on this so really don t know how to do that stuff , you can look at the system on youtube.
  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
  5. richard kersten Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucaipa Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 te 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    klx 250s vulcan 900 yamaha stryker
    Thank you , I never put riding pics or anything cause I am doing something wrong.
  6. Nick McCabe Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    OC, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    TRX300EX, TTR125, SDG50
    I'm on a tight budget and needed a ramp (I'm short and my bed is high) so I took a 12 foot 2x12 and cut it in half, then attached them on the long side with 2 door hinges and added a ramp top kit. I can unfold it and have a 2' wide ramp to walk up with my bike into my bed (with it running) and when I'm done it folds into a compact size. Costs me like $30 and works great if anyone is looking for a cheap alternative.
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  7. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    I would be afraid of missing a step, especially on the way up. Maybe a couple of decades ago, but I am not all that sure footed these days. I just use two ramps; one for the bike and one for me to walk on.
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  8. richard kersten Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucaipa Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 te 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    klx 250s vulcan 900 yamaha stryker
    The steps are big , its very stable . Pricey but I needed something .
  9. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    That's very clever.

    <Devil's Advocate>

    What do you do for the third bike? You know, the one in the middle (sometimes loaded backwards)?
  10. richard kersten Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucaipa Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 te 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    klx 250s vulcan 900 yamaha stryker
    When I go out I only bring one bike not 3 , if I have buddies with me no need for steps .
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  11. Johnrg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Santa Barbara
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Sport Classic / Ducati Multi.
    I bring an old school milk crate as a step and something to carry stuff in :thumbsup:

    [IMG]
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  12. 2wheeler Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    14 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    72 Suzuki TS185
    Wow now that is an old school milk crate! Have not seen a metal one in many years. :cool:
  13. Johnrg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Santa Barbara
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Sport Classic / Ducati Multi.
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  14. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Just ride it up !
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  15. Sceep Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    'Burque
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '09 te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    '94 st1100
    ^^ that
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  16. bigmo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE449

    I like riding it up too - but when hauling three bikes, that third one can be "tricky". I guess you could fire a 2S up popping it backwards!

    The trucks just keep on getting bigger. A riding buddy just got a new Ford (Ecoboost - very nice ride) and that sucker's bed is TALL. Every now and then you will see an early 70's 1/2 ton next to a new F150 or Tundra and they look like toys!

    I think I have seen more grotesque injuries loading bikes compared with riding. I do think there are some untapped markets here still.
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  17. Cosmokenney Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    North Auburn, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '17 TX300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha FZ-09
    I use a $15 plastic step stool from home depot, but I need to get a running start with the bike and am always afraid I'm going to miss the stool, or that it'll slide out when I step on it. If I trusted myself, I would ride up, but Imaskeerd.
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  18. firecrackerkid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Grand Coulee, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390 OR, 84 250WR, 83 175WR
    Not any more! Too many bad memories.
    1978. A 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton, A 2x6, A Honda cr250 and me at 195 lbs. My buddy who had a 125 yz and weighed about 140 lbs. said I couldn't ride up the 2x6 into the truck. Well I got the half the bike into the truck when the board broke. The frame caught the tailgate right at the swingarm pivot of course and over backwards we went. I ended up on my back with the handlebars on my neck. Scratch another rear fender. :doh:
  19. ptkatoomer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2020 ktm 300 xc-w, 2020 ktm 500exc
    You got that right! We were loading up into a lifted van-one guy was inside to grab the bike and when I took a running start to get the bike inside the ramp just shot out from under the wheel and hit my buddy in the face-definitely left a scar:eek:
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  20. LAHuskyrider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mobile, AL
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    1983 Maico 490, 2013 KTM 300 XC-W
    I like the smart step idea, however it needs to be able to pivot for uncoordinated people like me that can only push a bike from the left side. I would have to push the first one up, then work it over to the left side of the truck, then push the second one up.
    Me and my 310 took a wild tumble out the back of my Titan last fall when I hit the dew on the tailgate with my foot while loading. I was able to stay out from under the bike but we both ended up on the ground.
    Now I just hook up my trailer that is nice and low, has a big ramp and has bike shoes mounted. I can ride any of my bikes(street or dirt) right up and into a bike shoe, then tie it down. I will suffer the 2mpg less on the drive to/from the riding area. Also, at the end of the day and I am tired as hell, I can simply ride my bike onto the trailer.
    Yes, I am getting old. :oldman:
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