100x better than the original ones posted, and 200% better than the ones posted by @Jayv. I struggled with those arched ones very much, and promptly sold them for the tri-fold style which is much more stable and easier to load and unload the bike IMO.
I have some black widow ramps. The ramped ends make it great for easy on and off.
I have 1x of 7' 10 and I actually bought one end ramp off from 7' 10 from a friend so we both have a ramp and a half now which is all you need to walk a bike up.
Also, those PA ones and styles like that, tires can slip on that surface when they are cold. Normally its not a problem if you are ready for it, but for a newbie with loading a bike, it was quite scary. Also, you want arched if possible. Sure, it makes it larger to store, but you need arched if you have any low clearance bike (belly pan/lower fairing/etc) and you dont want to a 10' long ramp.
Overall, things like ramps and wheel chocks is not worth cheaping out on if you plan to use it a few times a year. For not much more money, its less stress when loading which makes for a better trip (talking gap trips and track days).
Only photo I have, but you can kind of see how it has a very minimal lip against the loading surface and extends long enough to keep the ramp secured with only one strap.
100x better than the original ones posted, and 200% better than the ones posted by @Jayv. I struggled with those arched ones very much, and promptly sold them for the tri-fold style which is much more stable and easier to load and unload the bike IMO.
Tri fold is more stable, but you sacrifice storage space having to haul them as well. Narrow, folding ramps take up very little room and can slot in anywhere if space is at a premium.
No way I'd be able to carry a tri-fold ramp along with two bikes + all the gear in the back of the pickup truck.
Tri fold is more stable, but you sacrifice storage space having to haul them as well. Narrow, folding ramps take up very little room and can slot in anywhere if space is at a premium.
No way I'd be able to carry a tri-fold ramp along with two bikes + all the gear in the back of the pickup truck.
In all honesty, the tri-fold takes up LESS space than the arched ones. The straight ones look like they take less space, but the arched ones take way more because they're not folding flat.
When I load 2 bikes on the 4x8 folding trailer, I can still put the tri-fold on the side of the trailer and secure it in a way that it doesn't really bother the bikes.
In all honesty, the tri-fold takes up LESS space than the arched ones. The straight ones look like they take less space, but the arched ones take way more because they're not folding flat.
When I load 2 bikes on the 4x8 folding trailer, I can still put the tri-fold on the side of the trailer and secure it in a way that it doesn't really bother the bikes.
It really depends on what you need it for. I use ramps for loading a pick up. The tri-fold ramp has the same bottoming problem because it is short and flat.
The arched ramps are more useful to me because they do not have the bottoming problem.
It really depends on what you need it for. I use ramps for loading a pick up. The tri-fold ramp has the same bottoming problem because it is short and flat.
The arched ramps are more useful to me because they do not have the bottoming problem.
Everyone will have a preference for their own situation.
I love the trifold as it makes my loading super easy into the trailer, but it’s low so my sentiment may change if I ever have to load onto something taller.
This arched, three piece ramp from Black Widow has been used MANY times with no problems.
My only complaint is the weight.
Mostly i wanted to show off the old GS1000.
This arched, three piece ramp from Black Widow has been used MANY times with no problems.
My only complaint is the weight.
Mostly i wanted to show off the old GS1000.
Actually it is three separate ramps. Bought it fifteen? years ago.
I keep it as a one piece just using industrial strength zip ties.
Easily ride a 600# bike into the truck.
Actually it is three separate ramps. Bought it fifteen? years ago.
I keep it as a one piece just using industrial strength zip ties.
Easily ride a 600# bike into the truck.
One of the reasons why I didn't feel the need to get the full set. The center portion to give you enough wiggle room, and one of the sides (not attached) to walk up. If I was riding it up, yeah, i'd feel a lot safer if I knew I had enough ramp to flat foot on both sides. 1500lbs rating on the center, 600lbs on the side ramps.
They work, if you have a normal height pickup the apex angle will be close if you have a cruiser. I get an FJR and Vstrom into a 4wd RAM 1500 with these ramps.
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