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     Sgthigg |
Got a question on homemade motorcyle ramps. I know I should by a brand name metal one. I dont have the cash for one right now though. So has anyone got a pic/ideas of one they built them selves that holds up good enough for an xb. I want it to go up to a tailgate of a full sized pickup. I have wood and the tools but I was wondering what if any you all might have fabricated that worked. Thanks | ||
| Darthane |
2"x8"x8' with a 2"x6"x8' attached to the bottom in a 'T' formation, cut at the ends at at angle to allow it to sit flat on the ground. You can make it longer for a shallower angle, but I find 8' works fine, particularly if you load at the bottom of an angled driveway or something. Get some metal attached to the tailgate end to crate a 'lip' to sit on the gate as well as give you something to run a strap through so it doesn't slip. You may want to consider 1"x4"s on the sides to make the whole thing a square 'Y' shape so your tires won't go off the sides if you get a bit off-center going up the ramp. The main point of concern here is where the contraption hits the tailgate - that's where the most stress is present and you should take the most care to make sure it's up to the task of holding ~440lbs. ...or pony up the $175 or whatever and get an aluminum one.  | ||
| Ceejay |
Often times removing the tailgate, takes about a minute to take it off and put it back on, and thus allows for a less steep angle, and resting a 2X8X8 on the bumper works pretty good, used that way a dozen or so times, but I've always had the help of a friend, girlfriend or even my pregnant wife.... | ||
| Bomber |
I learned a trick at my last trackday -- put the ramp on the truck (btw, my tailgate claims to support no more than 200 pounds -- be careful out there) put a step stool next to the ramp walk the bike up the ramp, using the step stool to raise your own bad self up appropriately -- this technique allows me to load and unload my bike from the 4X4 truck solo, which is a blessing . . . . . others use two ramps, one for hte bike, one for themselves -- same idea, different technique | ||
| Buellgirlie |
there's a kit from farm and fleet that has some metal ends to attach to wood planks. $20? $30? or so for the metal ends. D | ||
| Mbsween |
Jason, Check out Harbor Freight, I bought an aluminum dual fold from them. Its meant for quads but works alright for bikes. I've moved bikes ranging from 300lbs to 500+. It fits the tail gate fine has chains to attach to the bed. Cost was 69.99 + tax Matt (Message edited by mbsween on June 30, 2006) | ||
| Tramp |
best ramp? old guard rail. many municipalities replace them with new tube-stock (our town garage has a big scrap-heap fulla old-style rails). guard rail serves well in the "keepin' on the ramp" dep't. | ||
| Darthane |
LOL...that's a great idea, Tramp. ...Sween's got a great deal, there. Mine was in the $175 range that I mentioned, but MAN, is that thing ever rock-@#$%ing solid. | ||
| Bake |
I have 2 ramps, one 6'long by 4' wide that folds into thirds is commercially made and is good for sleds and quad. The second I made from an 8'long piece of aluminum cable tray 2' wide with a ply cover. This one is better for bikes, I will ride my dirtbikes on but push the street bikes up. | ||
| Barker |
No need for a ramp if you have some hills. I just find the right incline or ditch and back my truck up to it. Until my tailgate becomes flush (or close enuf) with the ground. Then I just roll the bike on. No ramps. If the truck does not make it flush I use a wood board or some thing to close the gap. My yard has the perfect spot for this. Its alot easier than pushing/riding it up a ramp. Just pushing level, using this method. | ||
| Ducxl |
I went to the metal scrapyard and fetched a length of,uhh,not I-beam but,the same material formed as a U-beam.Ground/bent the ends to make a lip for my P/U bed and the other end ground to accept rolling a tire into,also eye bolts for securing straps.Somewhat tricky at times but has worked for years.Too heavy.The best ones are the side-by-heach(local lingo) aluminum interlocking ramps,but the original poster noted a lack of cashish. |
