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What is the optimal angle for a motorcycle ramp? I am building a ramp for a motorcycle and need to know how long the ramp should be to load the motorcycle safely. The trailer height is 20".
it is a 1300 vtx.cruiser. It is approx. 6 inch at the frame speedracertdi replied: "Depends on the ground clearance of the bike."
St_Peter_YDoncha replied: "Thats nice. Now, dirt bike or drag bike? CLearance is key..."
solara437 replied: "Unless you're planning on riding up the ramp, good luck,for a normal size,about 23 degrees."
dreamwever4u2 replied: "My Harley has a ground clearance of 4.4" , the height of my trailer is 22" . The ramp I built is 30" wide and 7'8" long. This works great as I can ride it up the ramp and back it down while on the bike using the brakes to keep it under control.
I ride the bike in and slide the ramp into the brackets I built. I then hook up to the motor home and away I go. When I get where I am going I off load the Harley by putting the ramp in the slots and getting on the bike and back it down the ramp using the side rails of the ramp for support and the brakes to keep it under control." Is there anywhere i can rent a motorcycle ramp? I need a ramp to load a motorcycle into a pick up truck. Im only going to use it once so i dont want to buy one. shane replied: "go to a bike shop, and other bikers in your area on a forum
suggest giving them a fee for helping then"
pmk replied: "I used a 2x10 or 2x12 board for years ... even for my street bikes.
but if you know someone else that owns a bike, they might loan you a ramp to load with. likewise, most bike shops that sell bikes will have either a ramp or a loading platform that you might be able to use. also might check out warehouse districts in your area for loading platforms.
you didn't mention whether it was a street or dirt bike to help determine weight requirements ... but also might go to a local riding area and find someone there willing to help you out. I know the motocross and offroad community are usually pretty willing to help out a fellow rider.
you might also check with an equipment rental place..."
A A replied: "I've run into this same problem, it's worth it just buying it, you can pick one up for like under $40, which probably isn't much more than renting one would be, plus you'd have to go get it return it, etc. Sometime in the future you'll probably need to load a bike up and you'll have a ramp."
ledcustoms replied: "just buy one. not that much, and you'll probably end up needing it again" Where can I find a Black Widow Motorcycle ramp in the Lacey/Olympia area? Need a ramp to load my sporty into my truck... CRocket replied: "Try ebay." How to make a motorcycle ramp? (detail please)? I need to ramp my Honda CBR 600CC into a van that I plan to rent from enterprise.
some facts about my Honda
Dry weight:185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Seat height:810 mm (31.9 inches)
However, I don't know what my bike's clearance is.
I am not that advance with wood nor building anything.
But I feel like I will take on this challenge.
I know I can get a ramp kit from the store.
Who kind of wood do I need? what would be a safe dimensions for wood? can a plank wood handle 500lbs weight?
Please be detail with your answer as I am a newbies in this.
I was hoping i could get a list of things i need and step by step to follow.
Thanks all! Theresa H replied: "Hubby has used the same plank of wood for his DRZ whcih probably weighs about the same for a year ! If you want to spend money on a ramp thats Ok but will do the same job as an old plank of wood !!"
Big Momma Carnivore replied: "I wouldn't bother. I bought a folding metal ramp at an auto parts store that works great. It's safe, secure, folds away and only cost around $100. Save yourself the aggravation of a do-it-yourself failure."
wyomingrider replied: "I'd say go with the first answer also.
I've been using a plank forever and never had a problem. I think it is a 2 x 10 around 10 feet long. And that would be plenty to support your bike."
bayareart1 replied: "!st of all you will need to find out if it will fit , measure it at the top of the windscreen, and measure the door ,don't forget to add 2" for the plank, next a plank (2x10) will work, when you get the front tire into the van someone will have to pick up the plank so the bottom of the fairing does not hit the van flooror the bottom of the plank. this sounds like a 3 man job, 1 to lift the plank and 2 to keep the bike steady"
pmk replied: "a 2x10 or 2x12 should be capable of supporting the weight of your bike... I used one for years with both dirt and street bikes.
another option that is relatively inexpensive that works well is a folding aluminum ramp from Tractor Supply Co. that is only about $63..."
ScooterTrash replied: "I've used both the folding aluminum ramps and wood to get my harleys into the bed of my pickup truck. I think they both work fine. There's a company called RampArts that makes a nice aluminum attachment to go on the end of a 2x10 or 2x12.
I used to use a 2x10, but now I use a 2x12. (It's nice to have a bit more wiggle room whey you're rolling the bike up the ramp.) If you use wood, it's a good idea to get some adhesive non-skid pads to put on the wood.
I used a ten foot, pressure treated joist from the decking section of Home Depot. When you select the board, look for one that has good vertical grain. if the grain runs the length of the board you should be OK. If the grain runs across the width of the board there's more chance of it breaking.
Here's some pictures of the RampArts products...
I've seen the RampArts hardware at tractor supply stores, auto parts stores, and hardware stores. And you can order them from the J&P catalog;
All you need to install the ramp kits on the wood is a drill motor and the correct sized drill bit to drill the holes in the wood, and a wrench to tighten the nuts. You slide the end onto the board, drill two holes, put the cariage bolts through the holes, and install and tighten the nuts.
When I'm loading the bike by myself I try to find a hill to back up to so that there will be less angle on the ramp and more clearance at the top of the ramp.
Good luck." |
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