Saacattack Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hey guys,I'm picking up my new bike (07 Daytona 675) tomorrow evening. Downside to it is I'm 80% sure I'm going by myself. With that being said, any recommendations for loading it into the bed of a ford ranger? I've got a ramp for the bike ( width is a little bigger than the rear tire) that i'll strap to the tail gate. When I went to the track I had to someone else, so I didn't have to worry about if it leaned to far away from me. Also I stepped up on a bucket because I'm only 5'6".Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3jVdyHr5Eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Have the seller help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 You are in C-bus there has to be someone on here that can go with you and help load for a couple beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 get something better to walk it up with not a bucket. Also ask for help. I have been able to use a hill our a ditch to back the truck into that makes the bed lower but thats only if your lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 the owner is deployed and is in california for another week or two. So his wife has power of attorney and is doing the deal with me (he knows all about it because I've emailed him and everything and have spoke with him on the phone multiple times) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Here's how to do it right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0jqb8dlxzk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 You need to post up where you are picking it up at. Someone would probably be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 You need to post up where you are picking it up at. Someone would probably be able to help you.Yes we are here to help so just ask for help and post up time and place to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Getting the back wheels of the truck into a ditch, or backed up against a hill makes it easy. I load my bikes into my truck alone on a regular basis. Loading alone is easy, unloading alone isn't. I usually put the bike in first and creep it up the ramp walking beside it till the front wheel is in the bed and i can't walk forward any further. Kill the motor, leave it in gear and hop up onto the tailgate. Restart and finish the job. Make sure the truck is low enough and the ramp is long enough that the bike won't high center on the tailgate. Had that happen, and its a pain in the ass with multiple people, wouldn't want to deal with that by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 ask tyler how loading a bike by yourself goes:D...seriously make the seller or any random person around help you if you can't get friends to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Making the ramp longer so you can decrease the loading angle will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 what area of town are you picking up and dropping off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 To be safe I use three ramps and walk the bike up under power. I have used one and clutched it up while standing next to it, just gotta have some faith in balancing it while you climb up on the tailgate. Have done it without power with the help of another person, get a bit of a running start, push it up the ramp as far as I can reach, have the other person spot on the right side and give it the final shove after I've climbed up in the truck. 200lb dirt bike is no problem to push up the ramp myself, 400lb sportbike I need help with that last shove. I used to hit the ramp at speed and ride it up, then my ramp slipped off one day.Your Ranger should be a bit easier angle than my truck, as others have said if you can use some terrain to raise the front of the truck or lower the rear it helps a bunch.Tie the ramps to the truck to help prevent them slipping off also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 driving to dayton and bringing it back here to columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 driving to dayton and bringing it back here to columbuswould be happy to help if it was closer, should be someone around Dayton willing to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Honestly the easiest way to load a bike alone is to either :A. Have a ram wide and long enough you can walk up it with the bike in gear feathering the clutch to keep it going.B. Use two rams on for the bike and one for you to walk up with the bike in gear feathering the clutch to keep it going.C. Get the bike up to about 10mph and just ride up the ramp like stunt rider.-Either way be sure to secure the ramp to the vehicle. Here's how NOT to do it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxw_q3Zo7so&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 driving to dayton and bringing it back here to columbusWhat time are you coming to dayton? theres a few of us around. if its later in the evening id be able to help since I have to head down to cincy tomo afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 What part of dayton I could very well help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm in Dayton and happy to lend a hand. I'm normally off work around 5:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm meetin her at the bmv at 4pm and then I'm following her to the house and pick it up. I have the address of the bmv and that's it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 What bmv you going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 um...greene county automobile title off north broad street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Here's the question to ask yourself - are you willing to pay to fix the damage from where the bike falls off the ramp, or truck, and and pain you may incur when it falls on you. I would very much recommend having a second person. Ask me how I know this - 03 Suzuki... with 3/4 of a mile on it. It's worth just standing by your truck with the bike for an hour or so until one of the Dayton guys can help. Also, make sure to have help at the other end too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I use two ramps. Long ones for less incline. One for bike, one for me. Walk bike up under power. NoBama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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