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05-10-2012, 07:54 AM
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picking up CBR600RR
Hey all, made decision buying my first Honda, it's gonna be a CBR600RR. Probably gonna pick it up with my truck, however need some ramp on it? Any suggestions what to use? I found this http://www.onsaleramps.com/loading-r...torcycle-ramp/ it's not a lot to spend or you guys prefer a hitch carrier?
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05-10-2012, 08:10 AM
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A ramp like that would work for a CBR600, but not for something much heavier than that. It has a 400-pound load limit.
The best way to load or unload a motorcycle is to back up to a hill so the ramp is at a shallow as possible angle to the truck bed. A terrace or something almost level with the truck bed would be ideal. Having help to steady and roll the motorcycle on and off is the best idea. 2-3 helpers makes easy work of it. If anything feels unsafe or questionable, take the time to think it over. It's better to spend a few extra minutes working out a safe way to get the motorcycle up than having it fall and get damaged.
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05-10-2012, 10:06 AM
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05-11-2012, 05:36 PM
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I hope this isn't your first bike
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05-13-2012, 11:38 AM
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05-13-2012, 12:34 PM
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If you've never loaded a motorcycle into a truck before, do yourself a favor and checkout some of the many youtube videos on the subject.
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc....0.Hi9S1V3NweE You will see many good and bad examples. *Hint* Most of the ones with people riding the bike up the ramp end badly |
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05-23-2012, 11:30 AM
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He seemed to have stated that this is his first Honda ... not his first bike though. |
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06-12-2012, 08:06 PM
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Thanks guys for the input... I actually chose this one for safety and it did well... anyway, might as well use it to load my ATV. Thanks also for the youtube link as I learned a lot watching it. Here's the ramp I just purchased.
http://www.onsaleramps.com/loading-r...-arched-93x42/ |
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06-21-2012, 11:06 PM
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Is this your first bike dude?
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