How to choose right size motorcycle ramp

[f150corey]

my 2011 fz8 fits diagonaily in my truck. it deff take 2 people to load it minimum. 3 people is nice so is 3 ramps so you have a place for your feet. or so 2 people can walk it up.

 

[rbrnck]

Thanks all for the input! Decided to go with a 12 foot. The 10 sounds like it would work but I might as well make it as easy to possible to load the bike. Now I just need to decide btw. the Black Widow and the Big Boy!

 

[athanyel]

Thanks for the links!

With the S1's dimensions, I'm looking at 8.9' minimum according to their calculator.

 

[Droid]

This is a ten foot ramp:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/tying-down-motorcycles-15185/

I can't find a good picture of it showing the full item. It's possible to unload flat with it, but it's a heck of a lot easier in a dip. This ramp does have an arc to it. I can see the longer ramp being nice if you're always having to do unload on flat. And the ramp is only in the truck when there's a motorcycle next to it, so it's not as though the gate being down is an issue.

This was from discountramps.com...it's at least five years old (probably older).

 

[kawie95]

When I was about 15 at Glamis, I tried to ride my 1990 KDX 200 dirtbike with a paddle tire up the ramp into my dads Sliverado. Got a patch of traction when I hit the wood ramp, flew forward into the back of the cab and split the welds on the truck bed. My dad had to reinforce them with custom angle brackets.

 

[The Brit]

Not long enough per your decision of going for the 10ft ramp, but I used a Ready Ramp for my dirt bike (even used it to bring my Ducati home). It also doubles as a bed extender...

Ready Ramp Bed Extender

 

[LandFill]

Two arched 7' ramps work for the 530 EXC especially off a curb or dip.

 

[SlasherMcGee]

I have the black widow ramps and love them.. Get the longer version and you'll be fine! I don't have my raptor yet so I can't test them but my current pickup is only a copule inches lower at the box so the difference should be neglidgable...

 

[RevlimitrSVT]

Its probably not what you are looking for but I saw one of these at the DC Motorcycle expo and I'm seriously considering picking one up

T-Ramp, Trailer Ramp System - YouTube

 

[pwjstruebig]

I don't know what kinda of bikes your loading but I ride motocross and use what ever ramp is around... i think i normally use like a 8' or so I don't like cruising around with 2 bikes in the back with all gear gas and tools with the tailgate down so smaller fits under the bike across so I can still shut it also I use the "old man step" when loading the bikes works amazing instead of struggle mode with front brake and walking up the same ramp as the bike