How To Easily Load Your Motorcycle Solo: Top Tips And Tricks
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Great video! Don’t underestimate the consequences if you screw this up people. I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was a kid but I tried to load my 600 pound Triumph onto my truck and it didn’t end well at all. I had a solid ramp and everything seemed fine but I lost my balance at the top and came down with the bike on top of me. Taking a fall from 3 feet up with a 600 pound object coming down on you is no joke. The handlebar smashed into my face. If I had not had my helmet on I probably would’ve had to have reconstructive surgery. Luckily, the helmet saved me but I still got a mild concussion. I’m going to practice this on a slight incline and then work my way up to having the skills that this gentleman has. Either that or just go and buy a trailer. I highly recommend wearing your helmet if you do this. It probably saved my life and/or my face.
62 years old, female 5'3. Love your video! I got my bike in the toyhauler (myself) first time. I even stalled and recovered. I only have practice up and back about 10 times. Out to practice some more today before I take it on a trip. You are an excellent instructor. Wish I would have known you before I left San Diego last year! Thanks!!!!! Dede
Thanks!
Awesome 😎
An old man, far wiser than I, once told me, "There is nothing that gets harder with the correct practice."
Your videos are proof of this.
Exactly!!
My old sensei in Jiujitsu and MMA had a similar saying, he'd tell us "Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent. Practice often, but practice right! Bad habits and faulty skills are worse than no practice and no skills at all!"
That has ALWAYS stuck with me and I always take a moment to think, "Am I doing this right? Am I making good habits, am I teaching my muscles the right memories?" and I honestly believe, that if you just slow down and think through your practice while learning a new skill, you can pick it up 100 times faster!
Too many people try to brute force a skill by doing it wrong over and over until by chance they get it right and assume they got better. It's why so many people take so damn long to learn a simple skill! They aren't stupid, all humans are capable of incredible things... they're just impatient!
That's my unsolicited two cents! Haha
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I’ve got my first track day this summer and been searching for a DAYS for a video explaining this part of the process in detail!! Thank you this was great!
Nice!!
Right. It's nice when you live with other people but some of us prefer the more solitary lifestyle so there isn't always someone to help.
@@MotoJitsu It's nice when you live with other people but some of us prefer the more solitary lifestyle so there isn't always someone to help. Great video!!!
This video was a HUGE help to me. Bought my first bike 3 weeks ago. After inspection, test ride & buying it, I spent a half hour doing what you showed here in a parking lot. I have since loaded & unloaded several times with no problems at all & no stress. Met up with my brother & his wife for a ride last weekend, I easily unloaded & loaded both their bikes too. Also shared this video with them. You got at least 1 new sub out of it. Thanks much dude.
Thanks dog. I did this for the first time in 8 years of riding today. By myself. Didn't even die!
Awesome!! :)
I love how zen you are and that you explain everything in detail. I am going to get my learners in a few weeks and have been watching your videos to get my brain wired correctly. I have a steep driveway, so I'm watching this one to think about how I am going to park my bike in the garage. Best instruction videos on youtube.
thanks!
Great video! I’ve watched a ton of them, but this is the first that made me feel I could do it. Thank you!
Thanks!
Super helpful, thanks! I'm sourcing ramps and carriers now to haul my vtwin 250 on the back of my van. I really appreciate how thorough you were here. I've never had to lift one onto a carrier. The motorcycle carriers I've researched seem weak so I think I'm going to buy a 750lb rated rack and a separate ramp and probably a wheel chonk to lock it all down. Great advice on strapping, thanks again!
thanks!! :)
This was the best explanation of this task I've ever seen.
Thanks! Share with others! :)
I add my thanks from U.K. I’m about to get my first trailer. Your guidance was superb for me.
Hilarious
Agreed with Chuck. Very well done MojoJitsu. very helpful.
cant agree more👍
Thanks heaps for this explicit video, it was great!! I followed your instructions and I was able to load and unload my Harley Davidson Street 500 onto/from my bike trailer by myself. 😁😎🤙
Awesome!
Awesome video! I’m so glad Motojitsu came up when I searched how to load a bike lol. I love your videos and have learned so much from you. This video makes me feel way better about loading up my bike. Thanks!
I've been a rider for over 50 years. This is a great instructional segment. Currently riding a 1964 Honda CA77, 305cc Dream.
Thanks!
You show the correct way to do it, and not afraid to show when you made a mistake. I like how real you are, very down to earth.
I have ridden a bike into a U-Haul box truck on a single ramp! That was however 46 years ago and I'm not about to try it today! Another excellent video and I thank you you. In loading on a pickup I have used two ramps Spaced apart and slipped the clutch while standing beside the bike. I still would probably feel most comfortable this way. Really appreciated seeing the brands of the wide ramps as well as the straps you recommend.
Thanks!
Legend has it he’s done this 30 times . No mistakes . Not ever . Never stalling . Nothing .
I practice so much it’s hard to make a mistake.
@Gregg Sinini Thanks
He's probably an expert at it once the camera start mistakes will happen
I never really thought about how i would load my bike on to a truck but i tell you what this video gave me something to think about if i do keep up the good work.
Thank you so much!
I've been riding for 5 decades... Your the best instructor i've ever seen and will recommend your youtube to all. Rocky
Thanks!
Perfection. I've never done this but need to do it myself with a Vespa. This video makes me feel comfortable to be able to accomplish it successfully and safely. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I like this guy's ability to teach/share/ & explain his hard-earned techniques and methods. He is a good dude.
Great video! The 2 strap recommendation is spot on - I have moved street bikes and dirt bikes at least 50 times in the bed of a truck with 2 straps. Fully compress the front forks against the truck, and the motorcycle will not move. 2 bikes? No problem, use 2 straps on each. I strap to the handlebars, compress forks, and roll. Still worried? Add 2 more straps, no problem. About to move my ZX10R by myself for the first time, so wanted to see how MotoJitsu does it. I will practice 4-5 times before I roll so there will be zero stress when I get to my destination. Been riding 45 years and I still practice. Thanks Eddie!
That was so well explained. I dont have a truck not do I ever foresee I’ll
Load a bike in a truck but after seeing this I know what I’ll do if I have to do this . That was excellent . Well done
Thanks:)
Just watched my favorite video! It's crazy because I received my book today and noticed "Track Days" and immediately googled one near me...which is in Lodi. It will be months before I will get to the track, but I thought about the ride...and then this video pops up! I should've known you had a video about it...duh! You are one smart cookie....Page 21!
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This is beyond my skills but, I will remember it when I get there, I have seen a lot of videos on how to load a motorcycle on a truck and yours is the best and secure way.
I've never had an issue, and I do it by myself....even easier when you have others to help.
Hi Eddie, now I want to go out and buy a pick up truck just so that I can take my bike to a track day!....You are so inspiring....that was awesome demonstration. I'm glad 😁I'm a patron for your channel🤗🤗👏👏👍🏍✅. Jackie
Thank you so much Jackie!! Hahahaha I know right?! Me too lol
Sweet as sweet can be! You made that look so easy I want to go rent a truck and get ramps/straps and practice. Excellent video editing, excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome!
I’ve done this a lot actually, a couple tips, used two straps to attach it to the truck and crisscross them you can attach them into the bed, most trucks have a tiedown point in all four corners on the floor. When you crisscross them it pulls the ramps together or if you have a single ramp and keeps it from sliding from side to side or front and back. Also do you want to look at what you’re putting in the truck.. For instance an ATV with a winch on the front. Before you hit the end of the bed your winch is going to be through your window and if you slam on your brakes it could also lunge the TV or motorcycle forward and cause damage to the back of your cab in your truck. With mine I keep a block That goes in front of the tire so if it goes forward the tires hit and stop it before the rest of it can touch the window or the sheet metal. When you slam on your brakes straps can stretch and even with an ATV it can slide side to side or twist, So it’s good to look at all of the aspects of what might happen if you have to slam on your brakes are getting an accident. also on an automatic bike or something with a CVT like an ATV where you don’t really have a clutch, I find that the proper momentum is helpful and makes the whole thing a lot easier and smoother just be smart about how much of that momentum you use and be ready to break but also remember the back of the truck unless it has a bedliner is going to be plastic or metal and it’s gonna be pretty slippery. On motorcycles unless you have some weird rock on the front your tires probably gonna hit first thing you’re gonna be good but on a lot of ATVs you’re right up against that window before your tires hit and I’ve seen it dozens of times. People drive up nice and slow go a little too far and blow out their window. Throwing a couple of cinderblocks or wood blocks or something in there so the tires stop before it hits anything else is a great idea. After that strap it in and triangulate your attention so the motorcycle or ATV can’t twist around easily. Two straps to the bar will keep it in there but if your off-road in your truck slides or you get hit from the side the back of your motorcycle can slide and twist end that goes with tying down any kind of load on a vehicle. Wheel chocks are great for bikes also. I pretty much immobilizer‘s the front from going anywhere but backwards so two straps on the back and you’re good. Extra straps Macy my little anal butt you’re up there doing it anyway so overdoing it never really hurts. Also if you stop for gas or you’re driving a long ways keep checking your straps, newer straps stretch older straps start to tear and stretch or break and sometimes they come loose. Buying good straps helps but you always want to check them. It’s very common to drive for a couple hours pull over and check your load and have several loose straps. In your configuration the two straps are pretty good but if you were to get hit from the side you’re top-heavy and it could drop your bike on its side and slide the wheels out from under it, especially in a truck with a slick painted bed and especially if it’s wet. That’s why professionals tiedown the axles or the wheels. It’s not gonna fall out but if it tipped over it can damage the side of the bed or to put a bar through the window possibly, straps are cheap insurance. You always have to understand that accounting for the momentum and forces of normal driving are good but you need to plan for something else like being hit from the side by another car or if you’re sliding off of some dirt road into a ditch and slamming sideways or bouncing and ruts. Like when you talked about the kickstand stopping it. You can still push over a bike with a kickstand down a normal driving‘s never gonna do that but if you slide out and hit a curb with your back wheels or fall into a ditch or get hit from the side slow You can definitely go over. It’s not likely but it happens
Those Ramps are Awesome. I got the skinny ones you were talking about and struggle and push bikes in and out. Great Video. I’m going to have to look into those ramps
Yes, so easy to move any bike in & out :)
I love this guy! He tries so hard to encourage confidence in the new rider OR rider with bad habits.
you are awesome, my grandmother has a bike like that but it doesn't have all the chrome guards on it. You really helped a lot of people.
:) hope so
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Good video, even the second time watching. Last week I seen a brand new BMW laying on the side on a trailer. A sharp corner of the trailer cut one cheap strap and it was all over. Needless to say, I donated 4 straps to him.
Thanks 😊
You look like Gerard Butler in this one! 😎
Thanks Greg, you really explain things well and confidently. Helps a lot of people do things for their first time relaxed and prepared.
Thanks!! :)
This might be the most useful RUclips video I've ever seen. Well done, mate.
Thanks!!
Hello Eddie. I thank you again for your videos. I have improved my technique and I feel more confident after a lot of practice thanks to you. Let me give you a couple of ideas for your next videos.
I never had a problem with my tires when riding but I do not feel at ease with the idea of a tire blowing or suddenly deflating when speeding. What do I have to expect in a situation like that? How to stop the bike safely? Do I have to use the brakes? What is the difference if the problem is with the front or the rear tire?
Can you give some advices for riding with wind? It is not a pleasant experience to ride with sudden bursts of lateral wind if you are not used to that. You can feel you could lose your steer when surpassing a truck. What can you tell about curving with strong lateral bursts of wind?
Cheers from Buenos Aires
Thanks! If the tire goes flat, the steering will feel very mushy and hard, it's happened to me before, my tire started loosing air very fast, there was a nail that punctured my front tire. I pulled in the clutch and coasted until I stopped. Each situation is different of course. I also have a video about how to ride in the wind. I recommend going through all my videos, starting with the oldest and reading the titles and looking at the thumbnails, over 400 videos. I also made playlists to help navigate.
Great walk-through. I like the repeat points on safety, controls, and handling the stress of it.
thanks
One of the best load videos I've seen. And I'm a retired motorcycle cop.
Thanks!
another awesome vid. I'd need a trailer for my harley trike i think but the process is just as important. Thank you for anticipating problems we might encounter and offering solutions. Your DDFM fan as always
Thanks!! :)
You’ve done it again bro!!! Brilliant
Thanks!!!
Yes sir. Good one. Love your straight up comments... before the comments😏. I have a borrowed bike TO GET with my pick up and GO practice. HA going to practice clutch control gettin it up and in.
Finished QC school of 16 hrs closed track, 10 hrs open road and exam next week. Whoop whoop.
Thanks Great tips. 👍 And advise on your other videos. Bien sur.
Thanks!
Picking up our first bikes Tuesday an we are loading them into our enclosed trailer. Feeling a lot better about getting the bikes in after seeing this. Thank you!
You’re welcome :)
thank you so much....my garage have 22 degree slope and I am a beginer rider....this video give me the idea and confidence to run on the slope...love from India
Awesome!
Great stuff, Greg. Thx a lot for sharing. 🤙🏼
Great video. If you have a steep angle to the ramp, be sure to raise the kickstand before coming down or it will hang up on the tailgate. Done that a number of times and peeled back my bed liner!!!
exactly
first of all, i LOVE your smiles while going back down after stalling...looks mischevious...LOL...however, i'm surprised you didn't use two straps to secure it to the truck...that's what hubby and i would've done
Thanks and I just did one to demonstrate.
Hi, Nice video. I have the same type of bike 2009 gs and 2012 gsa. I must point out from my friend's experienced, having the rear wheel rest on the truck's tail gate will sometimes "taco" the gate. Have seen it. I have come with a solution that raises the rear wheel and prevents the weight of the wheel to lay on the gate. I use a "flat" motorcycle jack like a generic type black widow brand. The bike is additionally secure to the frame protector. If your bike does not have a frame protector use your good common sense to find the best location in your bike to properly secure the bike to the jack.
Currently, I have a Kendon two touring bike trailer that I used to pull my Harleys. But to be honest, I love my moto carrier. I find that is the best for me to load a bike. The American made Mototote is the one I use. They have a model that can carry 600 lbs.
I thank you for making this video. It is very informative. Just from experience, the strongest point in the GS is the center bar that connects the side protector.
Thanks 😊
Part 2 - The 40 strap version! Lol! Love your videos!
Thanks!
Great vid, done right. I usually park the front wheel in the right hand corner, the bike is diagoinal across the bed, so I can get the tailgate up.
Your videos are very helpful and inspiring. Often thought that putting a bike in a pick up was a gamble at best...till your video. THANKS!!!
Thank you so much!
it was EXCELLENT that you stalled it because it totally proved why everyone should tie down the ramps and also why you should use two of them that are wide enough.
Lol I thought it was obvious I did that on purpose many times to show you
You do a great video! And you are a super teacher! And you are absolutely right!
Thanks
Great attitude! Love the delivery.
thanks
Eddie, this is a good video. I was watching a supposedly instructional video on Mototrek (which actually isn't generally at all bad) where he did precisely the "walk it up a narrow ramp with a crate next to it". I thought it looked extremely dodgy and would never try it that way. Thanks
lol yeah, that sounds crazy lol
Adding my voice to the chorus - you Sir are fantastic at instruction; sure we are all here benefiting from your generosity but I also hope you work in the capacity where your students can benefit from your outlook on learning. Carol Dweck will love you, if she rode motorcycles!
Best video u put out so far. Demonstrated perfectly
thanks
Great video and outstanding words of wisdom! Don't practice it until you get it right, rather, practice it until you can't get it wrong.
thanks!
All good, solid advice. Nice. Much appreciated.
Great job on teaching ! You did an awesome job 👍🏼
Thank you 🤗
Great Thanks enjoy watching and learning listening
If you ever come to Vancouver there’s some great riding to the Squamish highway in Whistler and Pemberton it’s quite beautiful I live close to the airport and you got a place to stay
Regards
The BMW is too heavy...Why don't you do it with KTM bro? 😂 Love your channel... You are the Man!
lol thanks!
This was really helpful! Thank you!
You couldn't go wrong following that demo! Nailed it!
Thanks!
Great presentation and instruction, buy this man a beer!
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You're awesome, dude. 😊 This really helps.
Thanks 😊
This is the best video I've seen. Thanks for the upload!!!
welcome! MotoJitsu.com
I've never had a problem, though I learned something today. Thanks Eddy. :)
You're welcome!
Thanks for the explanation. The ramp seems great but it should be made asymmetrical like 60/40, that way the tire contact patch isn't right on the middle seam between the ramps.
Many ways to do one thing
Glad to see you using the straps to anchor the ramps down. That's why the straps come with the ramps in the first place.
You replied 714 comments! That’s commitment sir. Thank you for this great and detailed video.
Nicely done vid. Thanks!
You're welcome!!
Yes, great explanation and demonstration. One bigger challenge comes if the rider cannot fully plant his/her feet to the ground/ramp though. Your technique and advice will always be helpful anyway. Cheers.
This is also if you're alone...I would hope if you can't touch the ground you'll ask others to help :)
Great instruction......thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! Share with others!! :)
I too have learned to relay on myself. I have a small motorcycle trailer with a ramp and at 5'6" 30.5" inseem loading or unloading is a bit challenging, but now I take the seat out and I am lower to maneuver all I want. Soooooo much easier for me. As you said before, you have to find the solution for you. Thanks. 👍
You're welcome!
I have a 28 inch inseam, great tip on taking the seat off, I didn't think of that. Thanks.
@@N3PRO-Dave, you're very welcome. 👍
Thanks, Eddie. I've been trying to figure out how to get the bandit into the back of my 2004 Tacoma. Would you mind sharing the manufacturer, the model, and the dimensions of the ramps you used in this video?
It's in the video...just pause and research the company :)
I used a Uhaul motorcycle trailor last week. Simple, and the bike was like it was part of the trailor it never moved at all when strapped in. Around 60 bucks plus deposit.
nice!
At 9:05 I thought I was watching that classic floor piano scene from the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks haha Great video and love what you are doing!
hahahaha
Awsome video I’m working on loading my bike in my toy hauler and u make it so simple thanks
welcome!
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That was better then others videos on loading a motorcycle. (Secret in life: seek knowledge, education and practice😎😜Thank you
You’re welcome
As simple as that was, it was an awesome tutorial! Thanks
I love ur videos man. It’s practical.
Nice video - super helpful
Keep up the good work.
Great lesson mate, very chill, the Bob Ross of bikes 😂
lol thanks!
Great informative video. You have an intelligent and common sense approach to teaching. Cheers from Canada.
Thanks :)
Thanks, another great video
Eddie, thanks for sharing your experience. Well done
You actually had me laughing out loud 😂 with a few references.
I loved the... You could use 40 straps if you want... It won't come off even in the apocalypse 😂
The other one that had me going was.. this ain't the matrix ... You can't just get a download 😂, you got to practice 😊
I just did this, this weekend, with a Buell Ulysses I bought from a guy 750 miles away . It was tough, because that bike is a little tall for me. Was up on my toes going down the ramp. But going UP was a breeze, did it in one try.
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Great vid Eddie....
I would add one thing though. Being a guy who has hauled a lot of stuff around in many different combos.
My experience would be to definitely use a third or fourth strap (how ever you choose)
To secure down the the rear. Like you say they are cheap and easy. A bit more time is worth it. In a traffic emergency, or a small accident your straps will stretch some, maybe enough to make the bike fall, Or let the rear bounce around and flop the bike.
A couple straps on the back might avoid having to fix the bike too!!!
Thanks Eddie for all your work.
Again, this is just minimum...once I put the ramps in the back, I use more straps to tie them down as well as wrapping around the rear tire too :)
MotoJitsu god damn man!!!! Thats the second time you’ve replied to me in like under a minute!!! Man you should try moto gp!!
Ps just ordered some full gauntlet gloves in preparation for next year! Full gear forever, especially after subbing to you.... thanks. Eddie
Lol I'm not a racer, no interest other than a fan to race. Good on you for getting better gloves! That's great!
Thank you for this wonderful video
You are very welcome
People ask me what gear I’m in... you should never be on a bike. 😂 LOL I died
HAHAHAHAHA sometimes I crack myself up too lol
Bro you really like to mention how awesome you are and perfect and never make mistakes. You are your biggest fan… but after video its well respected. 🤙🏽
Well done bro ! Greetings from your friends from the North (Canada)
Thanks! Hope all is well :)
Excellent! Thanks so much. Jon
You're welcome! Please share with others!
I disagree on horisontal stripes in 19:36. I would hook it higher to prevent bike jumping up on the jumpy road , even if its 600p.
Did u lock the handlebars?
A very nice video with good key points.. made me look a bit different at how I should approach this stuff next time. One thing (indirectly related) that I am curious about - isn't strapping the front of the motorcycle tight to the car - bad for the front forks? I mean if you are supposed to do a 5-10 hour drive with the motorcycle stripped down like that - won't the constant fork compression damage it somehow (the springs)?
Thanks! No, it won't mess anything up.
great explanation of basic sound practices...from how to strap properly to most importantly..."Practice makes Perfect"
Thanks 😊
Great video, you are a natural teacher.
Having done this several times myself, there is a bit more to it than you've shown. For instance, I had a truck with a bed liner and the front brake was totally useless when the front tire was in the bed. The front tire would just skid when you applied the front brake while loading and unloading. The next truck I bought had a well-textured sprayed bed liner to fix this issue. From watching your video, it appears the truck had a textured sprayed bed liner? One of the best tie-down points I've found is the lower front triple tree.
It didn't...many ways to do one thing :)
Awesome!!!! Single, was wondering how to get a bike home. Thank you so, so much.
:) welcome
Great video. Question though; why do you prefer to tie the bike down on the crash bars instead of using the triple clamp? Wouldn't using the triple clamp help compress the suspension more, preventing it from bouncing around?
Lower the better...bike doesn't bounce around.
"Calm down warriors, calm down"
I died 😂
hahhahah
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Nice demonstration, what length are your ramps? I'm looking at the Titan 10' HD ramps on Amazon.
I'm not sure how long they are...I forgot the name of them to look them up.