Load my Yamaha 1600 with out any of that.drove around town until I found a loading dock back my truck up to it drop my tailgate it was about 1 inch off no problem road my bike up handicap ramp right into my truck bed.
I have a Ford Maverick and a Ducati Panigale. Im trying to make these two work. Whats the best way to go about this?? When i measured the bike vs the bed length the tire would be hanging out the bed of the truck with the bed door down if i try to fit the bike in straight. I have a wheel choke and a bed extender.. I could put the bike in at an angle but i wouldnt be able to use the front tire wheel choke. any suggestions???
We move approx a thousand bikes each year & found that the best way is use four straps two at the rear two at the front. Best to come off the lower end of the forks that way you won't have any pressure on fork seals over a long journey, rear straps off pegs or frame holds bike a lot more stable.
Good info I'll consider switching up the fronts. Where would you strap on the rear for bikes like v4's that don't have much frame exposed on the rear for tie downs and no pegs?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 I know this is a year late but you probably wrap the strap around the spoke. Like making a loop so there isnt metal hitting the bike
It is but I always compare it to what it'd cost if I tipped the bike over. So I'd rather spend 300 to avoid tipping over 25k. And peace of mind knowing it's not gonna tip over/is convenient has tangible value too.
Excellent video, well done and most importantly, helpful. We tend to get into our own routine, thinking our way is the best way, but then realize others may have better ideas. Thanks again.
I use three of the ramps. The 2 outside ramps are narrower and the center one is wide and I sit on the bike and walk it up the ramp. But I'm loading a 1000 lb. harley electra glide. It works great. Great video by the way. Thanks
Nice video. Like another person said you are doing it right. My friend insists on no strap locking the ramp to the truck. Makes me crazy watching him because if/when that ramp slips out, ugly stuff will happen.
I use to be nervous about the back wheel but I've taken my Ducati from Minnesota to Arizona and Arizona to Minnesota and have even done some off-roading with the Duc in the bed without any issues ever. I think as long as the front is locked in with these stands, the rear can kinda do whatever and still be ok.
NICE VIDEO.....GOOD SOUND.....AND CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS.....BUT I DO HAVE A QUESTION.....WHY IS THERE NO STRAP ON THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO PREVENT THE REAR WHEEL FROM SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE?....
I use to be nervous about the back wheel but I've taken my Ducati from Minnesota to Arizona and Arizona to Minnesota and have even done some off-roading with the Duc in the bed without any issues ever. I think as long as the front is locked in with these stands, the rear can kinda do whatever and still be ok.
Lol nah she's a big girl, I've just done it enough times to know how to feather the clutch and basically let the bike walk itself up. I just keep it from tipping over
I would recommend putting cones out if your front end has to be in the roadway, and to tie your laces up tight like an adult. Loose footwear is a recipe for disaster when loading equipment. ** Edit: not to come off negative, you did a really great job otherwise. I think ratchet strapping those ramps to the hitch is the smart move, too. Can't be too sure. Good on you for investing the money to do it correctly.
Thanks for the video just so people can but in show you what your doing wrong I’d not locking in the straps down properly. Good efforts keep up the good work 👍😎
Nice . No drama like that. I have always used Uhaul trailer specific to cycles . And they work. Today I am using an enclosed trailer so I’m looking for tips. Gotta say your is by far most intelligent system. It was actually mentally painful to watch some loading fails . Scares me that I share the planet with these nimrods . They are too brave vs lack of common sense. You can see it ain’t gonna work. They go ahead anyway.
This is a great video. Love the Black Widow wheel chock. Is this the 5.5ft short bed Silverado? I have a CBR600RR and I’m considering a Tacoma which has a similar length bed. Hoping this setup would work in it.
Nice job brother. This is the way to do it. I have to figure a setup now for my new Ram 2500. It's lifted another inch and I need the tailgate to close because I'm pulling a travel trailer and need the turning clearance. Have to load my 1199S when going to track and camping. This means I have to load back at an angle with front wheel tucked in the driver bed corner. I already have the 3 x 9ft Titans (awesome ramps) which used to load bike onto a utility trailer. Have Condor chock. Hope I can figure this out. Edit: Think I might have figured it out for my case with pulling TT and require tailgate up. Load bike in head first but position chock slightly more to driver/left side as much as possible still having distance from left tire hump in bed then pick up bike rear wheel and swing to the right and hopefully enough to have bike rear tire clear closing the tailgate. Will need to try this method.
Why not having a pickup with a much lower ride hight. Never understood these people needing elephant vehicles still never using them for much more than the highway. Got a tilting trailer,, never even using a ramp, don’t need a truck, no specials, no stands, only good load secure straps properly set.
@@AlwaysGrinding24 Having said what I did simply comes from a need for being fuel and transport effective a thing that many Europeans have to be for various reasons. There are plenty trailers out there that can angle down the ‘platform’ for any kind of smaller machine or vehicle like a bike to just drive up on it without a ramp. However trailers often have a very “jumpy” suspension so it’s important to strap the bike allowing it to rely it’s own suspension. Tightened straight standing, strapping looped through the wheels. Being a craftsman never buying anything not needed or if in case make it in shop. Have found out using trailer is for the most better for nearly anything keeping ware n tare down on the car and also makes everything more optional. Ok those things shown look good, seem to have some q but iron horses are supposed to have a rider not a driver/transporter. 45yrs on the roads now, intercontinental rider. (the US was nice).
Nice, Was hoping for you to load the victory in. I have exact same bike and wanted to see the process(I have a tundra though vs Chevy) Just because it’s a cruiser vs a street bike Ducati.
I bought the 3-ramp version for my Harley and was very concerned about the ramps sliding apart as I rode up them into the truck. There is no way to join them to make a solid piece. I shimmed the spaces with 1/2" wood blocks and drilled 5/8 holes and bolted them together in 3 spots to make it a more rigid ramp. It takes longer to assemble/disassemble, but much safer. They should have offered a tie rod that joined the sections for safety. Great video BTW!
Great video! I’ve loaded up numerous bikes and about to take my Streetfighter V4S to a track day but thought I’d search for some ideas to transport my bikes more securely. Your vid had great tips, thanks for sharing!
@@AlwaysGrinding24 went to Buttonwillow in CA. Wound up getting a cheap stand from Cyclegear because it was cheap and also available to pick up, then modified it slightly by putting a steel rod through the front to give it more stability like the one in your video. Worked out great! Will have a go pro vid on my channel of the track day soon.
Great video! Maybe if it gets promoted enough we'll never see an MC loading fail video again. I'm better for watching this and the canyon dancers are now in my cart thanks to your link. And kudos for stressing the cost of bike compared to equipment. A nice bike deserves decent gear, even if it's "lowly" loading gear.
I haven't, I think the bars would be your issue though. They and the windscreen typically sat pretty high above the roof line depending on the bike. Have you found one that could maybe work?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 I thought about the extended topper. But I don’t know. Thinking, they make a lift for toppers so you can lid atvs and then the topper comes down on top. No idea how expensive or how much the system would cost.
@trqmj wheel base for zx14 is 58inches and overall length is 85. So tailgate won’t close either way. But they make those metal bars that sit on your tailgate.
Seems like people just want to save money. The sketchy 1 short ramp setups are often inspired by cost. And I compare that savings to tipping a bike over because the setup leaves too much opportunity for failure.
@@AlwaysGrinding24 gxsr 1100 Suzuki . I just subscribed you're very good at explaining you should also do other topics I think it would be good keep up the good work
My Negro! You have got this down. That's how to load a bike. You're tie down techniques are solid. I don't have a Ducati, but I love mine like it is one. Good job. Thanks for the lesson.
I love seeing people make the effort to do things right. It also helps when the content is full of substance and not monologues.
Good video bro.
Thanks man I appreciate that
Yea just buy 600.oo ramps and 400.00 wheel chock. Easy.
Outstanding video, thank you!
...You Can't Negotiate With Gravity ;
One of the best videos on this topic, thanks!
What if the bike don’t start?
Looked up your video because im nervous about loadimg my Ducati Streetfighter v4s for the first time next week 😬
Load my Yamaha 1600 with out any of that.drove around town until I found a loading dock back my truck up to it drop my tailgate it was about 1 inch off no problem road my bike up handicap ramp right into my truck bed.
Some bikes (thinking the '18+ Goldwing as an example) should NOT be secured by the handlebars.
I have a Ford Maverick and a Ducati Panigale. Im trying to make these two work. Whats the best way to go about this?? When i measured the bike vs the bed length the tire would be hanging out the bed of the truck with the bed door down if i try to fit the bike in straight. I have a wheel choke and a bed extender.. I could put the bike in at an angle but i wouldnt be able to use the front tire wheel choke. any suggestions???
Do you need to use a wheel chock? Or is it optional?
so you buy 2 ramps? at $200 a piece? Wouldn it be a little cheaper just to rent a trailer at home depot for $15 a day?
Most important is a 300 dollar wheel chock? Maybe if you don't have a spray on bed liner but I wouldn't say it's the most important.
69.00 ramps from harbor freight and some 15.00 straps. ... this is clownin nonsense.
Yeah go on then, bottom your bike out on the lip at the top 😂😂😂
One of the best how to I've seen..
Thanks, greatly appreciated
Just buy a neo dyne loading system mate 😎. 👽
Nice bike, quality equipment, good demonstration, great video.
We move approx a thousand bikes each year & found that the best way is use four straps two at the rear two at the front. Best to come off the lower end of the forks that way you won't have any pressure on fork seals over a long journey, rear straps off pegs or frame holds bike a lot more stable.
Good info I'll consider switching up the fronts. Where would you strap on the rear for bikes like v4's that don't have much frame exposed on the rear for tie downs and no pegs?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 I know this is a year late but you probably wrap the strap around the spoke. Like making a loop so there isnt metal hitting the bike
@@AlwaysGrinding24on my V4 I put Sato racing hooks in the holes left by removing the rear pegs.
I would do three ramps tied together and ride it up
nice chock but DMAN thats expensive for one
It is but I always compare it to what it'd cost if I tipped the bike over. So I'd rather spend 300 to avoid tipping over 25k. And peace of mind knowing it's not gonna tip over/is convenient has tangible value too.
@@AlwaysGrinding24 I think it’s $300 each ramp, means total is $640 for NJ resident
@@AlwaysGrinding24 but still, thanks for such great video and I am going to pay for those ramps. 👍
Hi nice set up what size bed truck is that a 6.5??
@@AlwaysGrinding24 hi nice set up what size bed truck is that a 6.5??
unload is the hardest part bro
Same process just use the clutch and brake to walk backwards down the ramp. Occasionally check the rear tire to make sure you aren't going off crooked
Came here for the ramp review but i will recommend strapinno straps, so you don't have all that straps everywhere, look into it 😉
I appreciate the recommendation thanks man
Excellent video, well done and most importantly, helpful. We tend to get into our own routine, thinking our way is the best way, but then realize others may have better ideas. Thanks again.
If you get a chance in the future I'd like to see how the unload process works too.
Good suggestion, I'll try to put that together
@@AlwaysGrinding24 hey bud.. what size is your bed
@@blinkguy4ever 6ft bed
I use three of the ramps. The 2 outside ramps are narrower and the center one is wide and I sit on the bike and walk it up the ramp. But I'm loading a 1000 lb. harley electra glide. It works great. Great video by the way. Thanks
Nice video. Like another person said you are doing it right. My friend insists on no strap locking the ramp to the truck. Makes me crazy watching him because if/when that ramp slips out, ugly stuff will happen.
I use to be nervous about the back wheel but I've taken my Ducati from Minnesota to Arizona and Arizona to Minnesota and have even done some off-roading with the Duc in the bed without any issues ever. I think as long as the front is locked in with these stands, the rear can kinda do whatever and still be ok.
Job well done ✔
Thanks for the video
Glad you appreciated it!
NICE VIDEO.....GOOD SOUND.....AND CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS.....BUT I DO HAVE A QUESTION.....WHY IS THERE NO STRAP ON THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO PREVENT THE REAR WHEEL FROM SLIDING SIDE TO SIDE?....
I use to be nervous about the back wheel but I've taken my Ducati from Minnesota to Arizona and Arizona to Minnesota and have even done some off-roading with the Duc in the bed without any issues ever. I think as long as the front is locked in with these stands, the rear can kinda do whatever and still be ok.
Bruh that bike weigh like 50 pounds or something?
Lol nah she's a big girl, I've just done it enough times to know how to feather the clutch and basically let the bike walk itself up. I just keep it from tipping over
Nah, just use a forklift while its still in a crate. Way easier. Dont even need tie downs.
Thanks for the vid. Looking at getting a pick up to haul my bike to the track. How long is your truck bed in inches?
lol. All this preparation just to step on your shoelace and drop 26,000
😂😂 Can't say it hasn't almost happened before
Excellent video...thank you
I would recommend putting cones out if your front end has to be in the roadway, and to tie your laces up tight like an adult. Loose footwear is a recipe for disaster when loading equipment. ** Edit: not to come off negative, you did a really great job otherwise. I think ratchet strapping those ramps to the hitch is the smart move, too. Can't be too sure. Good on you for investing the money to do it correctly.
I bought these in your recommendation, the ramps. They should send you a check👍🏾
Nice job, hows the bike security when the truck climbing?is the black widow work nicely with a dirt bike?
Thank you!! Just gave me a few good ideas and pointers!! Be Blessed!!
Thanks for the video just so people can but in show you what your doing wrong I’d not locking in the straps down properly. Good efforts keep up the good work 👍😎
You need to strap your ramps together so they don't split.
Nice . No drama like that. I have always used Uhaul trailer specific to cycles . And they work. Today I am using an enclosed trailer so I’m looking for tips. Gotta say your is by far most intelligent system. It was actually mentally painful to watch some loading fails . Scares me that I share the planet with these nimrods . They are too brave vs lack of common sense. You can see it ain’t gonna work. They go ahead anyway.
I have a v4r what size canyon dancer did you get ? 32 inch or 36 inch?
This is a great video. Love the Black Widow wheel chock. Is this the 5.5ft short bed Silverado? I have a CBR600RR and I’m considering a Tacoma which has a similar length bed. Hoping this setup would work in it.
6.5 foot bed. You might be ok with a 600, smaller wheelbase
Nice job brother. This is the way to do it. I have to figure a setup now for my new Ram 2500. It's lifted another inch and I need the tailgate to close because I'm pulling a travel trailer and need the turning clearance. Have to load my 1199S when going to track and camping. This means I have to load back at an angle with front wheel tucked in the driver bed corner. I already have the 3 x 9ft Titans (awesome ramps) which used to load bike onto a utility trailer. Have Condor chock. Hope I can figure this out.
Edit: Think I might have figured it out for my case with pulling TT and require tailgate up. Load bike in head first but position chock slightly more to driver/left side as much as possible still having distance from left tire hump in bed then pick up bike rear wheel and swing to the right and hopefully enough to have bike rear tire clear closing the tailgate. Will need to try this method.
thanks buddy This is useful video.
Excellent! Thank You!
Nice video & equipment sir!
Thanks!
Great video man. Much appreciated.
Why not having a pickup with a much lower ride hight. Never understood these people needing elephant vehicles still never using them for much more than the highway. Got a tilting trailer,, never even using a ramp, don’t need a truck, no specials, no stands, only good load secure straps properly set.
What tilt trailer do you have
@@AlwaysGrinding24 Having said what I did simply comes from a need for being fuel and transport effective a thing that many Europeans have to be for various reasons. There are plenty trailers out there that can angle down the ‘platform’ for any kind of smaller machine or vehicle like a bike to just drive up on it without a ramp. However trailers often have a very “jumpy” suspension so it’s important to strap the bike allowing it to rely it’s own suspension. Tightened straight standing, strapping looped through the wheels.
Being a craftsman never buying anything not needed or if in case make it in shop. Have found out using trailer is for the most better for nearly anything keeping ware n tare down on the car and also makes everything more optional. Ok those things shown look good, seem to have some q but iron horses are supposed to have a rider not a driver/transporter. 45yrs on the roads now, intercontinental rider. (the US was nice).
Nice,
Was hoping for you to load the victory in. I have exact same bike and wanted to see the process(I have a tundra though vs Chevy) Just because it’s a cruiser vs a street bike Ducati.
Same thing except it's a little easier because the bars are closer to standing height. Same process though
I bought the 3-ramp version for my Harley and was very concerned about the ramps sliding apart as I rode up them into the truck. There is no way to join them to make a solid piece. I shimmed the spaces with 1/2" wood blocks and drilled 5/8 holes and bolted them together in 3 spots to make it a more rigid ramp. It takes longer to assemble/disassemble, but much safer. They should have offered a tie rod that joined the sections for safety. Great video BTW!
I 'd like to know the bed sizes.
6.5 foot bed
Great set up brother. Thank you for sharing. Super helpful.
Thanks. Really needed this video.
That is one Beautiful bike!!! I am team RSV4 but that Ducati sure is a sexy beast!
I'm a big fan of the new Aprilia line up. Even their smaller bikes, the effort they put into that RS 660, very impressive.
Do you need to put the truck in “tow” mode?
Great video 👏
Great content
Thanks man!
Could you get 2 of those chocks in the back if you have to load 2 bikes?
I know they have the configuration setup for it but I don't think they'd both fit in a smaller bed side by side. Maybe slightly offset
You made that look too easy👍
Great video! I’ve loaded up numerous bikes and about to take my Streetfighter V4S to a track day but thought I’d search for some ideas to transport my bikes more securely. Your vid had great tips, thanks for sharing!
Glad it helped out man. Bring a gopro out and what track?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 went to Buttonwillow in CA. Wound up getting a cheap stand from Cyclegear because it was cheap and also available to pick up, then modified it slightly by putting a steel rod through the front to give it more stability like the one in your video. Worked out great! Will have a go pro vid on my channel of the track day soon.
@@allaboutmd I'll be watching for it
Best thing ever invented
Great video 😄
Thanks
Great Video!
Great video! Maybe if it gets promoted enough we'll never see an MC loading fail video again. I'm better for watching this and the canyon dancers are now in my cart thanks to your link. And kudos for stressing the cost of bike compared to equipment. A nice bike deserves decent gear, even if it's "lowly" loading gear.
Let me know how well they work for you.
Great video, nice presentation and thorough.
Greatly appreciated!
Have you tried to find a topper for the bed that would work with the bike loaded? I’m interest in getting a Silverado just for hauling a zx14.
I haven't, I think the bars would be your issue though. They and the windscreen typically sat pretty high above the roof line depending on the bike. Have you found one that could maybe work?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 I thought about the extended topper. But I don’t know. Thinking, they make a lift for toppers so you can lid atvs and then the topper comes down on top. No idea how expensive or how much the system would cost.
@trqmj wheel base for zx14 is 58inches and overall length is 85. So tailgate won’t close either way. But they make those metal bars that sit on your tailgate.
@trqmj was look at the crew 2017 Silverado max bed length is stated at 70inches.
Thanks for a great video. I have the same bike and now I don't have to worry about the bike bottoming out on the tail gate.
Just noticed the profile pic, she looks very nice!
Can't wait to ride it 🤣
Man I'm done letting anybody else touch my shit
thank you!
Glad you appreciated it!
Good info. Thanks for the video.
Thanks man I appreciate that!
Great video. Along with with those ramps a pit bull trailer restraint is another great option
They're probably the best option for security and easy of use once it's installed.
That is an awesome setup. Shame the 10’ ramps aren’t more common
Seems like people just want to save money. The sketchy 1 short ramp setups are often inspired by cost. And I compare that savings to tipping a bike over because the setup leaves too much opportunity for failure.
This gentleman explain the video and a procedures very clearly two thumbs up. Thank you
Happy to help man! What do you ride?
@@AlwaysGrinding24 gxsr 1100 Suzuki . I just subscribed you're very good at explaining you should also do other topics I think it would be good keep up the good work
My Negro! You have got this down. That's how to load a bike. You're tie down techniques are solid. I don't have a Ducati, but I love mine like it is one. Good job. Thanks for the lesson.