Loading ramps?

[rapid van cleef]

can anyone tell me where to get a loading ramp from? are there specific manufacturers or types of ramp that i should be looking at?

as i am doing more and more track days i am realising that it is folly to ride the bike to the track. seeing as my nearest track is 2 hours away.

the bike is a 1000 cc sports bike, loading onto the back of a trailer.

and also, any particular methods for tying it down or extra devices i need other than good tie downs?


oh and of course, any tricks to getting ot on and off without dropping it of course would be appreciated.

thanks

[steve_t]

Folding bike ramp?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-419655667.htm

Front wheel chock?

http://houseofcustom.co.nz/xtcommerce/product_info.php?info=p333_MOTORCYCLE-TRAILER-WHEEL-CHOCK-KAWASAKI-HONDA.html&XTCsid=r2b68fkk3ql0mammphfrga8nm5

[koba]

I've got one I've been meaning to sell for ages, all aluminum, folding, new in box. $150 shipped.
Can post pics of box and my used matching one (got them as a set) if interested.

[rapid van cleef]

if you could post or pm the the pics and max load weight please.

i am looking on TM aswell

im going to welly/ christichurch in the car in a few weeks. so maybe a pick up is possible.

ta

[rapid van cleef]

Folding bike ramp?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-419655667.htm

Front wheel chock?

http://houseofcustom.co.nz/xtcommerce/product_info.php?info=p333_MOTORCYCLE-TRAILER-WHEEL-CHOCK-KAWASAKI-HONDA.html&XTCsid=r2b68fkk3ql0mammphfrga8nm5

its the folding kind im after. thanks for the post and the link.

[Gremlin]

Cycletreads has all too...

You probably want these tie downs: http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/455-transportation_accessories_ram/1152-oxford_wonderbar_straps.aspx

Then a ramp
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/455-transportation_accessories_ram/7229-fly_ramps_folding_ladder_foldi.aspx
or two
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/455-transportation_accessories_ram/7259-matrix_m6_folding_launch_6ft_r.aspx

This might even be handy: http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/455-transportation_accessories_ram/2341-drc_tie_down_transport_clamp_h.aspx

[MaxCannon]

I got one of these http://www.crosscountry.co.nz/Default.aspx?TabID=41537&TabIDOrig=41054&ProductID=4691&categoryid=1573&langID=0&CurrPage=1&Search=&SearchCurrPage=1
and it's the poddle plums.
So wide you can't fall off it, curved so the bike doesn't beach itself and it folds in half for easy stowage.

At the risk of exagerating it is 15 million times better than the non folding, narrow, straight ramp that I used before.

[NinjaBoy]

For a Sportsbike try to find one that is wider than the standard ones for dirtbikes. It makes unloading easier. Also a good one will be arched (vs straight) so that the bellypan does not bottom out.

[NinjaBoy]

I got one of these http://www.crosscountry.co.nz/Default.aspx?TabID=41537&TabIDOrig=41054&ProductID=4691&categoryid=1573&langID=0&CurrPage=1&Search=&SearchCurrPage=1
and it's the poddle plums.
So wide you can't fall off it, curved so the bike doesn't beach itself and it folds in half for easy stowage.

At the risk of exagerating it is 15 million times better than the non folding, narrow, straight ramp that I used before.

beat me to it :-)

[MaxCannon]

Oh and as for loading it without dropping it.
The easiest way is to get someone to help (duh). I've never dropped a bike myself but my trailer has come back TWICE with dents on it from people that undid the tie downs and dropped their bike.
Hence why I stopped lending it out unless it's someone I trust.

What I do when I can't find an assistant (all the time) is

1 - Put all the tie downs in place where I will need them.
2- Tie the ramp to the trailer so it doesn't move.
3 - Push the bike to the foot of the ramp
4 - Stand up, start bike, into 1st, walk it up the ramp using a tiny bit of throttle.
5 - Get in into place, turn off the motor, side stand down so it doesn't topple.
6- First tie down onto the left side (I use the rear footpeg bracket but if you don't have one find something else) with enough slack to get the bike upright.
7 - Carefully get the bike vertical and off the stand.
8 - Move to the right side and tie down again. Put the side stand up. with a tie down either side the bike is stable.
9 - Tie down the front.
10 - Spend about 20 minutes making sure the tie downs are tight and the bike can't budge.

To get it off - reverse the above.

[PirateJafa]

Avoid the DRC ramps, they're more fragile than their spec sheets say. I'd go for straight ally in hindsight.

[blackdog]

Drill a hole in the top of the ramp and the end of your trailer so you can put a pin in it.

How many here learned the hard way? (I didn't, just watched someone else spit one out!)

[jellywrestler]

Folding bike ramp?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-419655667.htm



top useless advice, these are for farm bikes not road bikes, note how there's no weight rating.
I got a load suitable rated one off trade me and i carry some big road bikes.
the one i bought were available in pairs, i asked to list one and job was done

[nodrog]

Fuck you fullas are flash. I've just got an old scaffold plank, will last for years, and its rated for big fat scaffolders and all their tools and sandwhiches.

[steve_t]

top useless advice, these are for farm bikes not road bikes, note how there's no weight rating.
I got a load suitable rated one off trade me and i carry some big road bikes.
the one i bought were available in pairs, i asked to list one and job was done

Yup. Sorry, I was just meaning the type, not the specific ramp. I see this specific ramp is only rated to hold 210kg.


Fuck you fullas are flash. I've just got an old scaffold plank, will last for years, and its rated for big fat scaffolders and all their tools and sandwhiches.

The last time I loaded my bike on to a trailer, I used a scaffolding plank

[rapid van cleef]

thanks for all the replies guys. very helpful and informative.

[quickbuck]

Fuck you fullas are flash. I've just got an old scaffold plank, will last for years, and its rated for big fat scaffolders and all their tools and sandwhiches.

yeah, but after I saw the plank up and put it in the cab of the ute, i find it hopeless when I glue it back together with nomore nails....

[nodrog]

yeah, but after I saw the plank up and put it in the cab of the ute, i find it hopeless when I glue it back together with nomore nails....

what do you use the back of your ute for, carrying passengers?

[sinfull]

what do you use the back of your ute for, carrying passengers?

Don't you ?

250084

[HenryDorsetCase]

I used to use scaffold planks too and its fine getting a bike on with one but a bitch to get a bike off using one. You have to have enough speed to get the rear wheel over a high lip (esp if using a garden trailer) plus have to be careful not to knock the thing off: you must pin it or spike the back so it cant come off.

Ive got one of those folding jobs and a low trailer: life is much easier now.

[nodrog]

Don't you ?

250084

carjacking, you're doing it wrong

[sinfull]

carjacking, you're doing it wrong
No ....... but for gods sake, if you see me on TV, resend this post urgent like !!!

[quickbuck]

what do you use the back of your ute for, carrying passengers?

Um,
Putting the bike on....
It is a double cab, so the deck is short and I have the tailgate down.

[gav]

Try your local Repco store, should have a range of ramps to check out.