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**Nelly** · 01-13-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys,
Its been very useful, I will have to hire a van (Transit) the rear is about 2 1/2 foot from the floor. Walking next to the bike is not an option for me with one ramp. I like the idea of two ramps. I am to short to hold the bars straight and use the clutch and brake.
Will the engine have enough power in it just to idle up the ramp?
I would not wish to ride up into the back as there is also minimal headroom clearence from the floor to the top of the door.
The advice about tying down was useful to.
Genrally is it easiel to get the bike in the back orout of the back?

Neil

Numpty · 01-13-2008, 12:08 PM

Neil another option is to hire a van with a tail lift.

Gary

**sportrider** · 01-13-2008, 12:15 PM

this is the only way to load a bike in a van!!!

YouTube - Loading a bike

in all seriousness it can be done.

YouTube - LOADING IT UP

**Nelly** · 01-13-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numpty

Neil another option is to hire a van with a tail lift.

Gary

Now wouldn't that be just to bloody simple lol.

Neil
Are you up for a track day mate? Castle combe is just down the road?

**Nelly** · 01-13-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportrider_fz6

this is the only way to load a bike in a van!!!

YouTube - Loading a bike

in all seriousness it can be done.

YouTube - LOADING IT UP

Thanks Danny,
I have seen the dirtbike one before, is the landing for real?
The guy who road on was certainly a bit hesitant lol, defo got balls.

DefyInertia · 01-13-2008, 09:36 PM

It won't idle up. Just grab a 1/4 throttle and use the clutch to lay on the power.

Nice videos, Sportrider. I just see too much of a potential down side...not worth it to me.

YouTube - How Not To Load A Motorcycle

YouTube - KTM Crashes into back of 93 Dodge

**Nelly** · 01-13-2008, 09:50 PM

Wait there is more..
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...trailer-2.html (Loading a bike into a tuck or trailer)

F250moto · 01-14-2008, 10:30 AM

I have loaded many bikes in the back of my truck (slightly lifted F250). I put my ramp up and put a step on one side. Just go nice and slow and you'll be fine. When you tie it down, don't do anything difficult or tricky. Just tie to the lower tripple clamps (right to right, left to left) and add a little pressure. If you crank them down for all your worth, you most likely will be replacing fork seals real soon. On my dirtbikes I use a fork saver, goes in between the tire and triple clamp and stops the forks from bottoming. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE UP THE RAMP! It is unsafe and stupid.

AJ Babaganoosh · 01-14-2008, 12:32 PM

I use a small 5x8 trailer with a fold down ramp. I used to think it would be less trouble using my truck and not having to mess with a trailer, but after loading ATV's and bikes in both, I would never go back to using my truck unless I just had to. The trailer is much easier.

Regardless of what you use, be careful tightening your tie downs, especially if you tie to the handlebars. I have bent two handlebars by tying to the grips and cinching them down too tight with ratcheting tie downs. I would not fully compress the front suspension.

I also recommend a front tire chock if you are going to be loading by yourself. I built one for my trailer. I just drive the bike into it and get off. The bike stays upright and stable with no kick stand. Tie downs can then be put on and symmetrically tightened without any difficulty.

Numpty · 01-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryn

Now wouldn't that be just to bloody simple lol.

Neil
Are you up for a track day mate? Castle combe is just down the road?

Mate pm me with some more info and we can go fron there

01-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,153 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	Thank you Thanks guys, Its been very useful, I will have to hire a van (Transit) the rear is about 2 1/2 foot from the floor. Walking next to the bike is not an option for me with one ramp. I like the idea of two ramps. I am to short to hold the bars straight and use the clutch and brake. Will the engine have enough power in it just to idle up the ramp? I would not wish to ride up into the back as there is also minimal headroom clearence from the floor to the top of the door. The advice about tying down was useful to. Genrally is it easiel to get the bike in the back orout of the back? Neil __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

01-13-2008, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,657 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	this is the only way to load a bike in a van!!! YouTube - Loading a bike in all seriousness it can be done. YouTube - LOADING IT UP __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here. Last edited by sportrider; 01-13-2008 at 12:24 PM..

01-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
DefyInertia SARATOGIAN MODERATOR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago to SF Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,890 Rep Power: 53 Member #419	It won't idle up. Just grab a 1/4 throttle and use the clutch to lay on the power. Nice videos, Sportrider. I just see too much of a potential down side...not worth it to me. YouTube - How Not To Load A Motorcycle YouTube - KTM Crashes into back of 93 Dodge __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume Last edited by DefyInertia; 01-13-2008 at 09:45 PM..

01-13-2008, 09:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,153 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	Wait there is more.. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...trailer-2.html (Loading a bike into a tuck or trailer) __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

01-14-2008, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
AJ Babaganoosh Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Meridian, MS Bike: Red 07 FZ6 (#2) Posts: 96 Rep Power: 5 Member #621	I use a small 5x8 trailer with a fold down ramp. I used to think it would be less trouble using my truck and not having to mess with a trailer, but after loading ATV's and bikes in both, I would never go back to using my truck unless I just had to. The trailer is much easier. Regardless of what you use, be careful tightening your tie downs, especially if you tie to the handlebars. I have bent two handlebars by tying to the grips and cinching them down too tight with ratcheting tie downs. I would not fully compress the front suspension. I also recommend a front tire chock if you are going to be loading by yourself. I built one for my trailer. I just drive the bike into it and get off. The bike stays upright and stable with no kick stand. Tie downs can then be put on and symmetrically tightened without any difficulty. __________________ Red 07 - It goes to 11.

01-13-2008, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Numpty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastbourne UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Blue Posts: 569 Rep Power: 9 Member #1025	Neil another option is to hire a van with a tail lift. Gary

01-14-2008, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
F250moto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 161 Rep Power: 6 Member #447	I have loaded many bikes in the back of my truck (slightly lifted F250). I put my ramp up and put a step on one side. Just go nice and slow and you'll be fine. When you tie it down, don't do anything difficult or tricky. Just tie to the lower tripple clamps (right to right, left to left) and add a little pressure. If you crank them down for all your worth, you most likely will be replacing fork seals real soon. On my dirtbikes I use a fork saver, goes in between the tire and triple clamp and stops the forks from bottoming. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE UP THE RAMP! It is unsafe and stupid.

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