Advice on transporting.....

[tealsnake93]

A bike in the bed of my truck. I figure it pretty self-explanitory for a redneck like myself, but I wouldn't mind a few tips from the pros. It's a full size GMC Z71, loading a GSXR 600, I have a couple of ratchet-straps ("come-a-longs" for the rednecks) ;) , just wondering what areas need the most support.

All info is appriciated.

[runninhorn]

well, at minimum 4 straps, id suggest 6 if you have access to all 6 holes in the bed. Two up front, two in the rear, two to the side, and put the kickstand down. That should do it. :cool:

[stephen4785]

If you plan on transporting it more than once Id go buy a canyon dancer

[the spindoctor]

canyon dancer makes it a lot easier. my only complaint is it squishes the grips sometimes. they're supposed to be something else on the market that doesn't do that, but i haven't seen it in person yet. whatever way you do it, make sure and have somebody there to hold the other side and DON'T ride it up the ramp.

[Skidonenko]

eh 2 straps have worked for me, one on each side of the front neck

[tealsnake93]

Thanks for the info.

I have plenty of straps and I am borrowing a hommade ramp.
Hmmm....ramp

Anyone know where to get a good portable ramp?

It would come in handy loading my four-wheelers. Unloading is easy, I just throw the four-wheeler in neutral, lower the tailgate, and punch the gass: it pulls the truck right out from underneath the bike! :D