wheni had my pickup i would set a 2x12x8" wooden ramp (metal cleat on the end to keep it from slipping) and ride the bike up into the bed. takes a little to build up the nerve the first time but its not that bad. a second board to be able to balance with your foot going backwards down helps also.

 

UHaul has motorcycle trailers. Rent one of those, and follow the tie-down procedures listed here:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Trailers.html for using a pickup

And...

http://www.sportutilitytrailers.com/...-procedure.htm

for using a trailer

 

Get some soft ties for the bike, regular straps will scratch it. That hitch attachment thing Kohburn posted is awesome!

 

WOW thanks for the info guys!! Im still trying to decide which way would be the most cost effective and easy for me but I have all the info I need. You guys are awesome!!

 

wow, when I first saw this............
I thought sombody actually wanted to tow there bike - like with a strap............don't laugh I've seen it
its just like that picture going around in saftey e-mails with a bike tied to the roof of a small car,
funny- but somebody did it.

somebody here, should be in the area and couldgive you a hand.

 

I used to have a Moto-tote. It works well. PITA to load a bike by yourself. Easier to unload.

Don't get cheap straps. Get good ones like Ancra. I don't care for ratchet type straps either. I've seen them come loose.

 

If someone wouldnt mind helping me out then round of beers on me

 

hahaha, I would if I was closer to ya.

 

yep, almost lost the z400 on 93 with those pieces of ****. take the extra minute, use the ties.

 

Slab ***** ... lol.....oughta ask the moles how to transport a bike...we do it all the time

If your bike weighs 400 lbs nuthin can beat an Add A Bike Carrier ..... no tie down straps ...nuthin, I got one and it's great.... easy load one person takes about 15 seconds

Check out the website, his shop is around the corner from my warehouse, I can resell cheaper..lol.

http://www.addabike.com/ Watch the demo video