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Written by TomStark
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I am aware, I shouldn't have to go over this topic. However, some people just don't use sound judgment sometimes Anytime you load a motorbike, it's suppose to go up and stay there until you're taking it out again.
by TomStark
I am aware, I shouldn't have to go over this topic. However, some people just don't use sound judgment sometimes Anytime you load a motorbike, it's suppose to go up and stay there until you're taking it out again.
One of the worst things to do is haul your bike in a lifted truck. I see people do it, but it just makes me chuckle inside. The higher up the truck bed is, the more difficult and strength it takes to load your bike in it; naturally. So, you want to drive a pick-up using a low bed, or possibly a trailer to make loading easier, particularly if it's just you.
Getting Help
The simplest way I've always done it is: me and dad each stand beside a side of the bike. We both lift on our side of the forks and handlebars to help get the front wheel over the tailgate of the truck. We then lift up the rear of the bike from the swing-arm. Once both wheels of the dirt bike are in the bed of the truck, I hop up in it to hold on to the bike before it tips over. Also, before loading the bike, we set the tie-straps out and set the hooks in the loops at the front of the bed so that they are positioned when we have the bike up. Then we put a tie-strap on one side of the handlebars, then lean the bike over and set the opposite strap on. Then it's just tightening it down far enough to ensure the dirt bike won't move.
Being The Lone Hero
For anyone that can't, or plain just don't want help, there are ways to load a dirt bike all on your own. The 1st way to do it is putting a dirt bike ramp on the tailgate of the truck, and putting a solid bike stand beside of the ramp approximately a foot or two beyond the tailgate. Push your dirt bike within the handlebars with a running start up the ramp, stepping on the stand while you push it up, then stepping on top of the tailgate as you get the bike up. This is often difficult initially for smaller people, but when you can get enough momentum it's easier than you think.
A different way of how to load a dirt bike on your own resembles the first, but this time you aren't using as much strength. Instead, start the bike and put it into first gear. You still require some momentum, however, you can let the bike do a lot of the work by slipping the clutch and giving it a little gas for getting up the ramp. This does require some practice and technique, so if you aren't confident then I wouldn't try it alone.
Another technique to load a dirt bike without help is the way in which I do it if I haven't any help, however it cannot always be done. If there's a hill or slope, back your truck up to it as close as possible. Put a ramp on the tailgate, then push your bike slowly down the hill and onto the ramp. Make sure the tires stay in the middle of the ramp so it stays in one spot. Generally if the hill is steep or large enough, you will be able to just walk onto the bed of your truck with your bike and strap it down. Keep in mind that if you have no hill then you certainly won't be able to do this, so be prepared to improvise if you're alone.
If all else fails, you can haul your bikes with a motorcycle carrier, that is certainly easy enough for just one person to load.
Since we have a regular or short bed truck, we cannot shut the tailgate having a full size motocross bike. Many people attempt to half-way shut it and strap it I don't worry about it. I just be sure the two straps are good and tight on the handlebars, and haven't had any difficulties with that. You could add another strap or two around the pegs, frame, swing-arm, or rear wheel of the bike if you are that worried.
Good luck, and try not to look like a goon while you load your dirt bike!
-Tom Stark
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