Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
#52
RE: Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
Nice trailer, I would much rather have one of those then that goofy hydraulic lift, or whatever it is. You can use this trailer for multiple things and still have room in the pickup truck for more.
#55
RE: Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
One note on rolling down the ramps, the front brake may just lock up on you, I know it used to on my atv when unloading it and we had a small scare with my dad's Honda 1100 when the front tire started to slide. When unloading the bike (if using ramps) put the bike in gear with the ignition off and use the clutch as a rear brake. The leading tire has the most stopping force, its the same reason your front brake is so strong on the street.
#56
RE: Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
ORIGINAL: bryantjt
One note on rolling down the ramps, the front brake may just lock up on you, I know it used to on my atv when unloading it and we had a small scare with my dad's Honda 1100 when the front tire started to slide. When unloading the bike (if using ramps) put the bike in gear with the ignition off and use the clutch as a rear brake. The leading tire has the most stopping force, its the same reason your front brake is so strong on the street.
One note on rolling down the ramps, the front brake may just lock up on you, I know it used to on my atv when unloading it and we had a small scare with my dad's Honda 1100 when the front tire started to slide. When unloading the bike (if using ramps) put the bike in gear with the ignition off and use the clutch as a rear brake. The leading tire has the most stopping force, its the same reason your front brake is so strong on the street.
#57
RE: Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
ORIGINAL: Dragone#19
Nice trailer. #1500lb rating?
Nice trailer. #1500lb rating?
When I strap the bike down I always use 4 straps,When I was younger a buddy and I loaded our yz 125s up into the back of my pick up and was heading to our local track when one of my straps let go and the bike fell into his bike. Thank god it was not the other strap on my bike or it would have fell out of the truck while driving down the freeway!! That would have been BAD!!! VERY BAD!!! I don't know why the strap came loose I must of hook it up wrong somehow. But from then on I use 4 straps! 2 on the front and 2 in the back, just incase.
#58
RE: Loading KLX into a pickup w/ single ramp?
Bill - I use two 9' single ramps that I purchased at the John Deere shop. They are much more universal - as I have not only the KLX, but 3 street bikes, a 4 wheeler, and a Lawn Tractor. Though I've seen people ride up ramps on two wheels ... I don't suggest it. Sliding to a stop thru the back window, or stalling halfway up and landing on yer azz with a bike on top of you can ruin your day.I load theKLXwith a "potato-potato" easy on the throttle walk up ...
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