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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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hey guys i have a gmc sierra, whats the best way to get the klx in the back, what are some ways you guys use? maybe some pics, or a link to a good one?
 
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Have you ever heard of the "Tim the Toolman Taylor" guttural grunt?

Heck the bike is only 262 pounds, just lift it up!

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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Buy a folding ramp and you will have no problems. They cost 100.00 even less if you shop around. I use 2 to load my R1, one for the bike and 1 to walk up beside the bike. R1 is 400+ lbs and it's no problem, the klx would be a cake walk and it si better than trying to muscle it in and possibly hurting your back.
 
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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we just usually back the truck up to a hill, or drop the back wheels into a ditch. backing into a ditch really works well.
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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I use a ramp made by Fly, $99. It folds in half, works well. I use it now for the KLX. It’s nice to be able to drop the truck off at the mechanics and still have a ride to work. Try that with a Harley or a sport bike! I can load/unload the KLX in a matter of minutes now.

 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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I use a ramp made by Fly, $99. It folds in half, works well. I use it now for the KLX. It’s nice to be able to drop the truck off at the mechanics and still have a ride to work. Try that with a Harley or a sport bike! I can load/unload the KLX in a matter of minutes now.

Hey I can have my sport bike up and tied down in five minutes easy. But I have to say the klx would be easier fore sure do to the whieght.
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I use a folding ramp that doubles as a tailgate extender. Its a little pricey but works great for our short bed pickups. Here is a ebay link! It really is a quality ramp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COMPA...QQcmdZViewItem
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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I bought ramps from the local John Deere store. I needed something that would be universal (lawn mower, 4 wheeler, bike).
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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I traded in my narrow single ramp for one of the tri-fold ramps, I get to try it out this weekend in Sequim at the poker run, but it should be better than the single. Those things can be dangerous.

This is the one I got. And don't forget when you use a ramp, take a ratchet strap and secure it to the hitch or you might get your self into trouble.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LD:en%26sa%3DN

 



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