GEN 2 Load a 450lb motorcycle - how

[Oldfart]

that’s basically what I “told myself” the first time I was putting quads or motorcycles in a truck bed- get some ramps drive the damn things on there. Make sure ramps are latched to bed/truck for extra safety. You wanna back up near a hill to be extra bitch ass go ahead lol. Make it as easy on yourself as you’d like, but make no bones about it- loading a bike into a bed ain’t rocket science.


Found out most quads better to back on eliminates risk of rolling into rear window & smashing it (learned that) lol

hauling a trailer is technically MUCH more risky/dangerous than hauling anything (bike included) in your bed

Your argument is like saying you're a ***** if you have insurance. You are an awesome driver, what could happen? For sure, nothing could ever happen! Don't be a *****, just drive the damn truck like a REAL man. Insure your house? Screw that, I never had a house fire or flood, those don't happen to tough guys, right? That old saying, "Shit happens!", that doesn't apply to a real he-man kind of guy, right? It ain't rocket science.

 

[hedonist222]

If you don't want`t to go in the bed, this is what my brother used for his BSA Vintage flat tracker

9. Black Widow MCC-600 Steel Motorcycle Carrier Review

Here comes another one from Black Widow! This is a premium motorcycle which comes packed with a list of premium features. It has a maximum load capacity of 600lbs, making it the perfect carrier for the heaviest motorcycle, scooter or dirt bike you can imagine.

Sturdiness gets the center-stage in this carrier. It boasts of heavy-duty steel construction for maximum strength and durability. It also features a corrosion-free powder coating which further extends its lifespan. Which makes it way better than black widow amc-400 model.

Another fantastic thing about this top-of-the-line carrier is the superior security it grants your bike during transport.

It presents you with anti-tilt brackets plus motorcycle stabilizing tie-down points plus 7-position adjustable wheel stop—all of which work closely to stop your bike from shaking and wobbling around during, no matter what speed you're driving at or the condition of the road.

Assembling and installing this carrier is a breeze! You might not even need to look at the instructions to figure out how to set it up.

With the extra-long loading ramp (measuring 71 inches long), you'll have a smooth experience loading your bike into the carrier…without hurting your bike. When not in use, the ramp stores compactly on the carrier.

Highlighted Features:

• Maximum carrying capacity: 600lbs
• For use with wheels up to 8 inches
• Features anti-rattle device
• Adjustable wheel lock for max. security
• Durable, powder-coated steel construction
• Designed for Class III or IV hitch receivers
• Features extra-long 71" loading ramp

If you don't want`t to go in the bed, this is what my brother used for his BSA Vintage flat tracker

9. Black Widow MCC-600 Steel Motorcycle Carrier Review

Here comes another one from Black Widow! This is a premium motorcycle which comes packed with a list of premium features. It has a maximum load capacity of 600lbs, making it the perfect carrier for the heaviest motorcycle, scooter or dirt bike you can imagine.

Sturdiness gets the center-stage in this carrier. It boasts of heavy-duty steel construction for maximum strength and durability. It also features a corrosion-free powder coating which further extends its lifespan. Which makes it way better than black widow amc-400 model.

Another fantastic thing about this top-of-the-line carrier is the superior security it grants your bike during transport.

It presents you with anti-tilt brackets plus motorcycle stabilizing tie-down points plus 7-position adjustable wheel stop—all of which work closely to stop your bike from shaking and wobbling around during, no matter what speed you're driving at or the condition of the road.

Assembling and installing this carrier is a breeze! You might not even need to look at the instructions to figure out how to set it up.

With the extra-long loading ramp (measuring 71 inches long), you'll have a smooth experience loading your bike into the carrier…without hurting your bike. When not in use, the ramp stores compactly on the carrier.

Highlighted Features:

• Maximum carrying capacity: 600lbs
• For use with wheels up to 8 inches
• Features anti-rattle device
• Adjustable wheel lock for max. security
• Durable, powder-coated steel construction
• Designed for Class III or IV hitch receivers
• Features extra-long 71" loading ramp

These Guys are the Mac Daddy of hitch hauler`s but your credit card will be smoking

https://www.mightyhauler.com/1000m.html

And then this.

https://www.mountainmaster.net/motorcycleloadingsystem.html

Balls of steel? DiamondBack`s got you covered


https://www.flickr.com/photos/diamondbackcovers/26719147902/in/photostream/lightbox/

Thanks, those look good but I'm set on the truck bed.

 

[hedonist222]

I'm a big fan of simplicity. A landscape trailer with a quality wheel chock like my Condor SC2000, and some high quality ratchet straps. I even made a Mad Max stone/shit deflector for it, that's easily removable when not needed. That shield could deflect a deer if needed! These trailers are super easy to load and unload with no clearance issues, easy to set up for different bikes and gear, pretty cheap to buy. It's also great to have if you need to move something like a fridge or stove, anything that's a ball buster to get up high for the truck bed. If that makes me a *****, I'm OK with that. I try to make my life easier when I can, not harder.

Nice deflector!
I have an 11.5 by 5.5 light weight trailer - but some areas would be rocky and I think just walking it up a ramp would be more or less the same as loading it onto the trailer.

 

[hedonist222]

I know that the hitch hauler looks a little scary, but it is rated for 600+ pounds. If the weight on the hitch is a concern check out the formula to determine maximum tongue weight.

Check out top 20 hitch haulers and the Black Widow is rated high up there. Some of the search and rescue teams use the Mighty Hauler with a 1000lb rating but it’s not cheap, getting hurt or trashing you bike isn’t either

Another member had mentioned what it was like having a bike drop off a ramp, YouTube has some great videos of $20k+ bikes being dropped.

I`m 56 and have been on a bike since I was 6 and at 17 started Flat track racing and trailering all over the east coast. Loading heavy bikes into a era of when the higher the truck was the thing, and I couldn’t do that by myself.

Now that things are not so crazy high anymore? I know there is no way I would attempt to put my HD or Triumph tracker in the bed. But that’s me and I have a bad back and don’t want to trash any of my bikes or hurt myself even more

That’s a old mans reasoning on why to get a hitch hauler if I didn’t have a trailer. Just my opinion

Looks like the 2017-2019 Raptor tongue load is 500 lbs and the mid-size adventure is as light as 460 to as heavy as 510 lbs.

I'd use a motorcycle specific trailer If I was going to load heavier non-adventure bikes like a Goldwing or a Harley Davidson.

 

[hedonist222]

that’s basically what I “told myself” the first time I was putting quads or motorcycles in a truck bed- get some ramps drive the damn things on there. Make sure ramps are latched to bed/truck for extra safety. You wanna back up near a hill to be extra bitch ass go ahead lol. Make it as easy on yourself as you’d like, but make no bones about it- loading a bike into a bed ain’t rocket science.


Found out most quads better to back on eliminates risk of rolling into rear window & smashing it (learned that) lol

hauling a trailer is technically MUCH more risky/dangerous than hauling anything (bike included) in your bed

Had I been in a hurry or the internet wasn't invented - I'd have done the same.
Used common sense but I wanted ideas and I got many from this thread.

I agree - a trailer is much more dangerous than truck bed.
Hence this thread.

 

[Badgertits]

Looks like the 2017-2019 Raptor tongue load is 500 lbs and the mid-size adventure is as light as 460 to as heavy as 510 lbs.

I'd use a motorcycle specific trailer If I was going to load heavier non-adventure bikes like a Goldwing or a Harley Davidson.

this I would agree with-

 

[richnot]

I’m glad you liked the suggestions, I know that you will find what’s best suites your needs. Ride safe!

 

[hedonist222]

I’m glad you liked the suggestions, I know that you will find what’s best suites your needs. Ride safe!

Sorry that was a typo above.
Meant to write 'those look good'.

But some terrain will be very ascending, rocky, and slippery.
The idea of 500 lbs boucing on the hitch terrifies me.

 

[Oldfart]

Nice deflector!
I have an 11.5 by 5.5 light weight trailer - but some areas would be rocky and I think just walking it up a ramp would be more or less the same as loading it onto the trailer.

Thanks, the only mistake I made with the deflector is making it out out of 1/8" steel plate. It was cheap and it was handy, but holy crap it came out heavy! The surprising thing is that once it's bolted in and the braces are attached it makes the trailer ride much quieter between the added weight and because it takes most of the flex out of the front of it. I never knew the landscape trailers flexed so much until I added that on.

 

[D11gnccer]

An adventure 790r would be my next bike purchase if I decided to do so. For now, the Grom is serving it’s purpose to even out the perceived over compensating purchases. I like being positioned on the far extremes.