Dirt bike does fit in the 5.5ft bed with Backlip MX4 tonneau/bed cover!

[GCATX]

Been keeping this one in my back pocket in case the need should arise. This guy is living in the year 2054.

Very short clip.

 

[LayinWatts69]

I also haven't tried using the cover in the up position against the window while driving, but it looks like it's not an issue w/ the rubber strips and struts in place according to LayinWatts69.

I was a bit skeptical about driving with the cover against the window, but it’s a pretty good design. The weight of the cover makes it naturally sit against the widow so the struts don’t see much stress. I cut the rubber into 3 strips and placed them precisely where the cover touches the window and it rides great. Was driving home in 50 mph winds doing 85 mph and the cover didn’t flinch.

I had a retractable cover previously and was stuck leaving the tailgate open even for 1 bike. Hated it, was really pleased when I found this post and ordered it up. Thanks again to the OP.

 

[LayinWatts69]

Dude. Gas cans go in the bed. Don't be silly.

I’m just talkin’ shit, but I really don’t understand why you wouldn’t just put your bike in sideways and close the damn tail gate lol.

I can’t have my precious matching Yeti clinging for dear life, one strap away from disaster on the rare occasion I bring both my bikes. Might fall out in the Starbucks drive thru.

 

[GDITheMan]

I’m just talkin’ shit, but I really don’t understand why you wouldn’t just put your bike in sideways and close the damn tail gate lol.

I can’t have my precious matching Yeti clinging for dear life, one strap away from disaster on the rare occasion I bring both my bikes. Might fall out in the Starbucks drive thru.

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I could tell you're a kawasaki guy. It explains everything.

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[LayinWatts69]

I could tell you're a kawasaki guy. It explains everything.

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Hey man, I tried to be kind and respectful when you felt the need to expose yourself that you load your bike like a complete goon, but apparently that wasn't enough. This isn't the 70's anymore, you don't have to be afraid of a plastic color! You're missing out on the fun of motocross/dirt bikes if you limit your options to certain brands. Bikes change every 3-5 years, and some years a brands platform is great, and the next generation could be shit (like what KTM/Husky/GG are experiences with the '23 & '24 models). Or you could be missing out on the bike that fits you and your riding style best.

I'm going to copy/paste my response to another member from a different thread:

I think you and I have a different understanding of these bikes and what they do. I've been racing since I was 3 years old, turned "pro" at 16 years old and raced AMA Arenacross for 5 years. I've ridden every brand for multiple seasons. I've been involved with R&D and testing for bike OEM's (KTM and Yamaha) as well as have done tons of testing for aftermarket companies (engine/ECU settings, suspension settings, triple clamps etc.) In addition, I've been a crew chief for a pro SX/MX team and was very involved in getting the bikes set up for the best racers in the world.

I've got to be honest, it kind of strikes a nerve when people talk bad about a specific dirt bike brand. Back in the 70's, 80's, 90's some bikes legitimately were shit. Those days are long gone though. I personally have had good and bad experiences with every brand, and I have friends that currently make a lot of money each year racing on every brand.

When I get a bike, it's a base platform for what I turn it into. All my bikes are set up specifically how I want them, and a lot of time/thought goes into them from myself and friends still in the SX/MX industry. All brands have their pro's and con's, then you build them to fix the weaknesses. For the current models, it goes like this:

Honda: Small, nimble, light, lots of usable power but is twitchy/unstable at high speeds.
Yamaha: Hands down best motor in the class, great suspension but is a bit wide/bulky and a bit unstable/twitchy at high speeds.
Kawasaki: Stable, forgiving and predictable but weak engine.
Suzuki: Excellent cornering and good engine but has kickstarter (only bike without electric start) and rear shock (BFRC) is terrible. Bike hasn't changed in years.
KTM/Husqvarna/Gas Gas: Great engines, best over fit and finish but the new frame ('23 and newer) is very rigid. Also, suspension is garbage compared to the other bikes. You need the Conve Valve forks and Traxx shock ($7,000) to even come close to the other bikes' suspension.

I chose the Kawi because the rider triangle (ergonomics) feel most comfortable to me, and the chassis is so predictable. The engine is weak off the dealership floor but I don't keep engines stock, so that didn't matter.

I have (2) 2023 Kawi's, one set up for off-road and the other set up for motocross.

Off-road bike has:
Head work with high-compression piston
Vortex ECU with Twisted Development mapping for VP U4 fuel
Full Hinson clutch
Pro Circuit slip on (got tired of smashing Titanium headers on rocks, wanted to use heavy but sturdy OEM header)
Quick-pull throttle tube
X-trig triple clamps with 23mm offset
Precision steering stabilizer
Pro Circuit suspension with national spring tubes, PC pistons, shock bladder, 18mm shock shaft and their valving/springs for 200 lb. pro off-road
Dubya wheels with Haan hubs and D.I.D STX rims, oversized spokes
Bib Mousses front and rear
IMS tank with quick-fill
Renthal chain and sprockets with 13/51 gearing
Renthal Twinwalls 996 bend
Other misc. stuff

Moto bike has:
Head work with high-compression piston
Vortex ECU with Twisted Development mapping for VP U4 fuel
Full Hinson clutch
Pro Circuit Ti-6 System
Quick-pull throttle tube
Pro Circuit suspension with national spring tubes, PC pistons, shock bladder, 18mm shock shaft and their valving/springs for 200 lb. pro motocross
Bib Mousses front and rear
Renthal chain and sprockets with 13/51 gearing
Renthal Twinwalls 996 bend
Other misc. stuff




The green pieces of shit treat me alright

 

[GDITheMan]

I actually prefer a hitch rack for 1 bike, or little trailer for 2. Loading and unloading into the bed is the most dangerous part of owning a dirt bike. My experience only.

Hey man, I tried to be kind and respectful when you felt the need to expose yourself that you load your bike like a complete goon, but apparently that wasn't enough. This isn't the 70's anymore, you don't have to be afraid of a plastic color! You're missing out on the fun of motocross/dirt bikes if you limit your options to certain brands. Bikes change every 3-5 years, and some years a brands platform is great, and the next generation could be shit (like what KTM/Husky/GG are experiences with the '23 & '24 models). Or you could be missing out on the bike that fits you and your riding style best.

I'm going to copy/paste my response to another member from a different thread:

I think you and I have a different understanding of these bikes and what they do. I've been racing since I was 3 years old, turned "pro" at 16 years old and raced AMA Arenacross for 5 years. I've ridden every brand for multiple seasons. I've been involved with R&D and testing for bike OEM's (KTM and Yamaha) as well as have done tons of testing for aftermarket companies (engine/ECU settings, suspension settings, triple clamps etc.) In addition, I've been a crew chief for a pro SX/MX team and was very involved in getting the bikes set up for the best racers in the world.

I've got to be honest, it kind of strikes a nerve when people talk bad about a specific dirt bike brand. Back in the 70's, 80's, 90's some bikes legitimately were shit. Those days are long gone though. I personally have had good and bad experiences with every brand, and I have friends that currently make a lot of money each year racing on every brand.

When I get a bike, it's a base platform for what I turn it into. All my bikes are set up specifically how I want them, and a lot of time/thought goes into them from myself and friends still in the SX/MX industry. All brands have their pro's and con's, then you build them to fix the weaknesses. For the current models, it goes like this:

Honda: Small, nimble, light, lots of usable power but is twitchy/unstable at high speeds.
Yamaha: Hands down best motor in the class, great suspension but is a bit wide/bulky and a bit unstable/twitchy at high speeds.
Kawasaki: Stable, forgiving and predictable but weak engine.
Suzuki: Excellent cornering and good engine but has kickstarter (only bike without electric start) and rear shock (BFRC) is terrible. Bike hasn't changed in years.
KTM/Husqvarna/Gas Gas: Great engines, best over fit and finish but the new frame ('23 and newer) is very rigid. Also, suspension is garbage compared to the other bikes. You need the Conve Valve forks and Traxx shock ($7,000) to even come close to the other bikes' suspension.

I chose the Kawi because the rider triangle (ergonomics) feel most comfortable to me, and the chassis is so predictable. The engine is weak off the dealership floor but I don't keep engines stock, so that didn't matter.

I have (2) 2023 Kawi's, one set up for off-road and the other set up for motocross.

Off-road bike has:
Head work with high-compression piston
Vortex ECU with Twisted Development mapping for VP U4 fuel
Full Hinson clutch
Pro Circuit slip on (got tired of smashing Titanium headers on rocks, wanted to use heavy but sturdy OEM header)
Quick-pull throttle tube
X-trig triple clamps with 23mm offset
Precision steering stabilizer
Pro Circuit suspension with national spring tubes, PC pistons, shock bladder, 18mm shock shaft and their valving/springs for 200 lb. pro off-road
Dubya wheels with Haan hubs and D.I.D STX rims, oversized spokes
Bib Mousses front and rear
IMS tank with quick-fill
Renthal chain and sprockets with 13/51 gearing
Renthal Twinwalls 996 bend
Other misc. stuff

Moto bike has:
Head work with high-compression piston
Vortex ECU with Twisted Development mapping for VP U4 fuel
Full Hinson clutch
Pro Circuit Ti-6 System
Quick-pull throttle tube
Pro Circuit suspension with national spring tubes, PC pistons, shock bladder, 18mm shock shaft and their valving/springs for 200 lb. pro motocross
Bib Mousses front and rear
Renthal chain and sprockets with 13/51 gearing
Renthal Twinwalls 996 bend
Other misc. stuff

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I didn't read any of that. I just saw more green bikes. Icky.

I'm a road racer. Just do MX and enduro for winter training or ******* time.

I could give you my racing CV, but ..... I've already typed more than I care.

Maybe you can change the green plastics to color match the Raptor. Then it wouldn't be so noticeable all jacked up in the bed.

 

[LayinWatts69]

I didn't read any of that. I just saw more green bikes. Icky.

I'm a road racer. Just do MX and enduro for winter training or ******* time.

I could give you my racing CV, but ..... I've already typed more than I care.

Maybe you can change the green plastics to color match the Raptor. Then it wouldn't be so noticeable all jacked up in the bed.

Summary: you don’t know shit.

 

[Rattpter]

Nice bikes!...1st orange one, usually ride blue but jumped on the plated enduro for more options to ride. I've ridden all flavors & same as years of raptors, they all have their +/-'s....

I have a feeling LayinWatts69 hangs out with Elhombre

 

[LayinWatts69]

Nice bikes!...1st orange one, usually ride blue but jumped on the plated enduro for more options to ride. I've ridden all flavors & same as years of raptors, they all have their +/-'s....

I have a feeling LayinWatts69 hangs out with Elhombre

Couldn’t agree more. I find it really weird how brand religious people get. You miss out on good products being that way, doesn’t seem wise to me.

Jason has been a good buddy since we were kids. Long before I lived in New Mexico actually, I just moved here a few years ago from Laguna Beach, California. Was based out of SoCal in the motocross industry most my life and knew him through racing. He was always a bad dude but never expected him to be a 450 Supercross champ!

Enjoy that KTM! They’re great bikes.

 

[GCATX]

Okay, that's all settled. Can we now discuss which is better, 2 stroke or 4 stroke?