step up ramp

[hahmule]

I'm thinking about getting this to put my 610 into my Chevy full size. I'd feel more comfortable about the purchase if the demo video included a short guy like me, but no such luck. Broke a thumb a while back trying to ramp a bike and have been gun shy ever since. As the bike goes up a ramp, the handle bars go above my reach and I tend to lose control of it.

http://www.motostrano.com/ogstmora.html

Any thoughts?

 

[Coffee]

The 610 is not light, and your truck is not short. It might be great! I use a toolbox to step on and as long as I can reach the front brake I usually don't have a problem.

I also find the best terrain to load/offload bikes and park there.

 

[Motosportz]

I really like that idea!!! So simple but effective.

 

[Darkside]

I have one of these atv multifold ramps. That way I can walk up the ramp with the bike. If I'm really tired I ride up, it's wide enough so I won't stray off on the way up.

http://www.atvramps.com/multifold_ATV_ramps.htm

 

[Phoenix]

We use this one. I like the one that Darkside posted up, though. I, too, am short and know that I would not be comfortable with that Ogio stand. I really like all the walking room of the ramp we have now, but it doesn't fit in the bed of my truck with the tailgate up. That multifold ramp might be the trick.

 

[andyman]

I HAD a tri fold ATV ramp, and it was too short to get my bike up in the bed of my dodge ram 3/4 ton on 35" MT's... SO, I bought the Ogio Step-Up ramp on a whim.

I'm 6'2" and I don't like it. My friends don't like it... and others that have used it don't like it.

maybe my truck is just too high, or maybe I just haven't gotten used to it.

Just my experience.....

 

[skid]

go to wally world and try something like this first. Its cheap and if you don't like it you can still use it around the house!!

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...SPlastic&category_name=30406&product_id=12918


Guy next to me at a race had one.
"Hey can I try that"
worked pissa!! Better than the usually bike stand that I use for a step.
Take a tape with you and get one as tall or maybe a bit taller than your bike stand and it can double as a bike stand.

something cheap to try before you drop some good coin....

I use two ramps and/or a single ramp, w/a bike stand for a step.
for a big heavy bike I like the two ramp approach. With the extra ramp you don't have to break stride going up onto the truck. Sometimes I get a little bollacked up using the one ramp if I get off stride getting onto the bike stand. w/a 125 its not a big deal to recover, 610 could get messy.

 

[hahmule]

Thanks for your replies. I have two six foot ramps but have been reticent to try them side by side. The 610 requires quite a big push and I feel pretty vulnerable walking up one ramp while pushing it up the other given the effort involved. Things are even more unsteady going down. Maybe some wooden support braces between the two may help.

I'll play around with it this weekend, I don't think the Ogio ramp is for me. If I can't develop a comfort level with ramps, I figure I'll try one of these.

http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier.htm

It's a much shorter ramp and is lower to the ground.

 

[Motosportz]

I specifically looked for a 2wd, v6 full size truck with an extended cab for some of these very reasons. I can load a TE610 with just a ramp and bike stand no problem. Set it up right and get a good run so you don't have to stop 3/4 the way up the ramp. I hate tall trucks and have no need for one.

 

[rajobigguy]

This is the quickest and easist way I found to load a bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYeu56_RP4A

 

[petem]

This is the quickest and easist way I found to load a bike.

The right way to do it is to include a 180 degree whip so it goes in backwards. Then you can just jump it back out of the truck when you reach journey's end.

 

[Motosportz]

This is the quickest and easist way I found to load a bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYeu56_RP4A

I used to do that until I scratched my new visor, i was pissed.

 

[Muddy Waters]

I have two six foot ramps but have been reticent to try them side by side......

I use one of those aluminum ATV ramps (two moto ramps connected in the middle, I disconnected it so I can put them closer together….) it was under $100 if I remember correctly

The 610 requires quite a big push and I feel pretty vulnerable walking up one ramp while pushing it up the other given the effort involved. Things are even more unsteady going down. Maybe some wooden support braces between the two may help....

The easiest way I’ve found to load my 610sm to a truck is to turn it on, raise the chock/RPM, put it in gear, feather the clutch and let the engine do the work
Just make sure you cover the front break !
You’ll need a ramp wide enough for you to walk up with the bike

Works (for me) all the time, no problem



(Actually the easiest way is to ditch that truck and get a van…. )

 

[Ruffus]

You guys push it up a ramp??
I just have it running, in first gear & walk it right up, easy as pie, even for a gimpy cripple like me

 

[rajobigguy]

The right way to do it is to include a 180 degree whip so it goes in backwards. Then you can just jump it back out of the truck when you reach journey's end.

I'll have to work on that one.

I used to do that until I scratched my new visor, i was pissed.

It's not like you to give up before you get the technique down to a science.

Seriously though when I transported my bikes in a truck I used to just ride them up the ramp. It feels scary the first few times but I rarely had a problem. Now I ride to most of the spots but if I'm going further than I care to ride I use a 3 rail trailer, they can had pretty cheap.

 

[I8AKTM]

I agree with Muddy Waters......ditch the truck and get one of these to pull with your car. Probably 13" deck height. 300 lbs empty.

My '09 xB pulls 4 bikes + popup, gear bags, gas cans, tent and dog kennel on it no problem at freeway speeds and gets good mileage to boot.

I don't believe that most people who think they need a pickup really do, unless they are pulling an RV or huge enclosed trailer. A minivan will pull a 3-rail or utility just fine, with plenty of passenger and cargo space....just food for thought.

 

[Wetdog]

http://www.discountramps.com/ready-ramp-bed-extender.htm

I have the Ready Ramp and love it. It's wider and longer than most MX ramps so it works well on my 3/4 ton Silverado with 33's and the extra cargo space it provides rocks. I use a plastic milk carton as my step that doubles to hold a fuel jug when traveling.

 

[Wetdog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Af8QCn6IUM

You could always try this approach.

 

[HuskyT]

I agree with Muddy Waters......ditch the truck and get one of these to pull with your car. Probably 13" deck height. 300 lbs empty.

My '09 xB pulls 4 bikes + popup, gear bags, gas cans, tent and dog kennel on it no problem at freeway speeds and gets good mileage to boot.

I don't believe that most people who think they need a pickup really do, unless they are pulling an RV or huge enclosed trailer. A minivan will pull a 3-rail or utility just fine, with plenty of passenger and cargo space....just food for thought.

This is cool. I like the whole idea of the XB / trailer . If you have a pic post it up! Time to get rid of the F350 and downsize....

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