Loading Hawk in pickup

Bud1968 · 09-20-2018, 10:03 PM

Was wondering if anyone hauls there bike in a pickup? Or if it's not a good idea. I do have a ramp,and it's a Hawk.

culcune · 09-20-2018, 11:16 PM

Welcome to here! We have one member who brags about how his Hawk hits 85 MPH...strapped to the front of his truck

I couldn't see any reason why a Hawk couldn't go in the bed of a pickup??

Bruces · 09-20-2018, 11:24 PM

Not sure what truck you have ,box size etc. ,but didn’t you buy the truck so you can haul stuff in it ? Other than something like a Colorado double cab with the 1’3” box or whatever they actually are ,yes hauling a little hawk in a pickup is no problem at all .I will add a picture of how it’s done for you .

ChrisWNY · 09-20-2018, 11:25 PM

If you're going to haul it in the pickup truck bed, invest in a ramp and you can roll it in there and ratchet strap it down.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-21-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud1968

Was wondering if anyone hauls there bike in a pickup? Or if it's not a good idea. I do have a ramp,and it's a Hawk.

If you feel comfortable loading it I don't see why not. Personally I've witness a few people loading into back of full size pickups. About half of them have either dropped the bike loading or unloading because it's such a steep ramp. One guy got pinned under his bike and we had to pull it off him. Unless you have a small truck that sits low to the ground I would Invest in a hitch rack.

Essayons · 09-21-2018, 10:54 AM

I load my TT250 all the time. I have a small truck and use two steel ramps. Bed is short but the tailgate closes if you load it sideways.

Bud1968 · 09-21-2018, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the input, I do have ramp so I'll see how she goes.

Weldangrind · 10-04-2018, 12:10 AM

I use two ramps; one for the bike, one for me. Don't wear flip-flops. Just saying.

09-20-2018, 10:03 PM	#1
Bud1968 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	Loading Hawk in pickup Was wondering if anyone hauls there bike in a pickup? Or if it's not a good idea. I do have a ramp,and it's a Hawk.
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09-20-2018, 11:16 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here! We have one member who brags about how his Hawk hits 85 MPH...strapped to the front of his truck I couldn't see any reason why a Hawk couldn't go in the bed of a pickup?? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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09-20-2018, 11:25 PM	#4
ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	If you're going to haul it in the pickup truck bed, invest in a ramp and you can roll it in there and ratchet strap it down. __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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10-04-2018, 12:10 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I use two ramps; one for the bike, one for me. Don't wear flip-flops. Just saying. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-21-2018, 12:26 PM	#7
Bud1968 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	Thanks for the input, I do have ramp so I'll see how she goes.
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