Loading ramps

FLSTC said:
I’ve done the single load a few times with my 250 EXC-F, but it’s hard work and a little tricky. Two men lifting is easy. A lot of modern trucks have a taller bed height than my ‘11 Ranger - a consideration...

Only one ramp has it’s own drawbacks. Two lets you walk up one side while pushing the bike up the other.

Here’s a good kijiji deal on some ramps.: folding ramps from canadian tire | Other | Markham / York Region | Kijiji
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The description doesn't match the title. He's advertising foldable ramps, the text and pictures are of fixed ramps.

I'd double-check the actual model, there are a dual set of foldable ramps from CT that only hold 500 lbs per ramp vs the 750 lbs in the ad. No problem for a WR either way, but it's nice to get what's advertised.
 
If you can load from an elevated platform such as a loading dock where the ramps are close to level, it makes loading infinitely easier when your bike is very heavy or lacks ground clearance.
 
Lightcycle said:
Not on a short bed if the rear tire tests on the tailgate.

Yeah yeah, short bed = not a real truck...
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I have a Dodge 2500 with a 6'4 box, it won't hold a full size motorcycle unless the tailgate is open.

I always thought it was a real truck. It feels like a real truck when it pulls other trucks out of stuck places.
 
abkdt41 said:
Yamaha wr250r

Don't have a vehicle with a tow bar unfortunately

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Oh disregard what I said then, that’s an easy bike to load.

If you end up in a pinch without a ramp to use send me a message middle of next week. I use my ramps every weekend but might be able to make something work.
 
Earlier this year my friend dropped my bike in a parking lot and broke the clutch leaver. We couldn't find any rental trucks in stock that day so we ended up going to home Depot and buying a piece of 8 feet long construction plank and renting their cargo van to load my sv650.
It cost like $40 to get my bike home that way :)

Long story short, those planks works!
 
Canadian Tire, return them after the weekend as sadly they just didn't work....
 
Would not use a wooden ramp for anything over 300lb.
 
I didn’t hear cracking noses until my 2001 VFR800 Then I bought the aluminum one but at 750 lb even it has limits
 
GVH said:
I didn’t hear cracking noses until my 2001 VFR800 Then I bought the aluminum one but at 750 lb even it has limits
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You use that special torque wrench, don't you? Till it squeaks and a little bit more.;)
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