Things You'll Need:
- Motorcycle/ATV ramp
- Wooden plank (if ramp is not available)
- 2 tie-downs
- Motorcycle covering (optional)
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Step 1
Pull the truck to a location where the tailgate can be opened and the motorcycle loaded in back. If possible, back the truck up to a bit of a hill. This will make your ramp less steep, and thus better for easy loading.
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Step 2
Set up your motorcycle/ATVramp off the tailgate of the truck. Clamp it down if possible. Above all, make sure that it lies firmly and securely. If you do not have a pre-made ramp, you can use a long wooden plank for the same job. Position it as securely as possible.
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Step 3
Start the motorcycle, and ride it up the ramp into the bed of the truck. If you are using a wooden plank, it may be helpful to have another person hold the board to keep it from sliding.
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Step 4
Reach down and turn off the gas on the motorcycle. This is usually suggested when transporting to prevent gas from leaking.
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Step 5
Use standard tie-downs to secure the motorcycle against the rear of the truck's cab. Make sure that the motorcycle is sinched down tightly, and that the suspension is quite compressed.
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Step 6
Cover the motorcycle as desired for transport.
