How do you load your 200cc by yourself?

[ChiGongJitsu]

my bike is probably 230/240 pounds or so, it's a 200cc offroad bike

it's as easy to load as my 125cc pit bike (that weighs about 140 pounds) because i have done it so much

[theENIGMATIC]

You can always see if there is an area close by you can back your truck up to and bring your bike up and walk it on.a sturdy mound of sand thats not to steep.....otherwise a big sturdy fraggin piece of plywood for a ramp. ..I used a slip and slide and an axe pick.but that was dangerous and a long story

[TeamCheap]

Gets some ramps and make sure you can load/unload it anywhere or else you might find yourself in a jam.

Its really not as hard as you might think and if you take your time when loading you should be fine.

I think you'll find that getting it in and out of the truck is nothing compared to reaching for that tie down that fell and came unhooked from the truck bed loop all the while holding the bike from falling.

This looks very handy for a one person easy load.
BIKE SHOE MOTORCYCLE WHEEL CHOCK-EBAY LINK


I'm still thinking of trying one in our trailer.

I hope you never plan to go riding alone in the woods as it really is dangerous, anything can happen out there and a simple fall can be life threatening.
(simple fall-broken leg-with bone ripping thru main artery-rapid loss of blood-no way to ride out on your own-and then theres the squitors and deer flys that are a real pain )

[VinceDrake]

Originally Posted by TeamCheap

I hope you never plan to go riding alone in the woods as it really is dangerous, anything can happen out there and a simple fall can be life threatening.
(simple fall-broken leg-with bone ripping thru main artery-rapid loss of blood-no way to ride out on your own-and then theres the squitors and deer flys that are a real pain )

Holy much Darkness there, Mr.TC!

[TeamCheap]

But things happen and if your alone then what are you gonna do.

Yeah my brain keeps me from doing a lot of things.
(stupid brain-I'll stab you with a fork-OWW-DOH)

I havnt gotten the Garmins like I wanted but we do ride with our cell phones but they are pretty much dead weight but we also have two way radios that we use to communicate and of course they also can be used to call for help just hope some one is close enough.


OHH HEY those deer flys bite and it hurts but it might take the pain away from the jagged bone that ripped thru your leg.

[ChiGongJitsu]

yes find some riding buddies, or make someone you know start riding!

[partsdude]

Originally Posted by Cal25

You have had lots of good reponces. I'll add a little something.
I remove the tail gate and place the 2x6 plank that I use on top of the bumper. That way, the end of the plank is level with the end of the bed of the truck. The plank wont kick up as the bike goes over the end of it.

I have no problem rolling up into the truck or out of it by myself. One thing I thought about adding was some anti- slip stickers or some expanded metal to help when the tires or plank is wet.

Cal25's got it. I take the gate off and have a couple of stove bolts I drop through the ramp between the box & the bumper to keep the ramp in place. My old faithful setup is 2 - 7 foot 2x4's nailed to either side of a 2 foot 1/2" sheet of plywood. Light enough to move yourself and small enough to stand up on the side of your pickup box out of the way. If done correctly, you can get 3 bikes in a standard pickup bed. :roll:

[theENIGMATIC]

Teamcheap, thats why riding in the woods alone is so darn cool.especially at night.that race is about the only one my bike could win!
Wear lots of bug repellent.....and bring some splints!

[AZ200cc]

A ramp and an old milk crate, I use the crate to help me step into the bed while I walk the bike up the ramp.

[IronFist]

Good riding safety tip T/C. I look at the sport with open eyes too. That's why I'm Elmer the safety elephant.

[alonzo]

well, you can always do what this guy does

[TeamCheap]

We're a bit spoiled now with a rear ramped enclosed trailer but the BIKE SHOE would make it even easier.

[partsdude]

Originally Posted by alonzo

well, you can always do what this guy does

AWESOME

[alonzo]

Originally Posted by partsdude

AWESOME

I am digging the double tap helmet check he does.

[Savage]

I use to just ride my 2 strokes up my 2x12, but I just walk my DRZ up the ramp nowadays.