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Bike RampsThis is a discussion on Bike Ramps within the Ramps, Carriers, & Transport. forum, part of the Product Reviews category; Just curious as to what kind of ramp everyone is useing. I bought a cheap (40 bucks) aluminum one which ... |
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| Just curious as to what kind of ramp everyone is useing. I bought a cheap (40 bucks) aluminum one which replaced my trusty 2 x 6 but the first time I used the new ramp, the back tire was catching on the rear knobbies and I almost dumped it over the side. What a bummer! Now it is sitting in the corner with my aluminum Ocelot easy lift (easy bend) bike stand. Keith |
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| Bike Trailer I got a kit two bike trailer from Magneta on the internet. It came with everything including wiring, lights, ramp, 12" tires and good instructions. John and I assembled it our selves. The wiring and lights are pre-loomed and just bolt on with the plug installed. it tows well at speeds on the interstate highways and has held up very well so far. I grew up using trailers and like to have my pick- up bed for gear, coolers, tools and spares. Bill |
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| I went down to the local metals shop and bought a surplus 8' long X 7" wide piece of alum. channel. It's too heavy, but I wanted it for loading a street bike and it had to be stronger than the run of the mill loading ramps. Spent $25.00 on it because it was being surplused (sp) out. Nobody will steal it because they can't lift it and it won't bend. LOL |
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| I currently use a aluminum ramp I bought at SAM'S It is nice because it folds in half and has no sides to catch knobs on. To make loading the bike easier (I have a 4X4 also) I place something I can step on at the back of my truck, it was my tool box (but the lid started denting) and is now my easylift. I start the bike put it in gear and walk the bike up. It has made it really easy. I have a Moto Sled, which one of those plug into the reciever haulers. There is two problems with it. It is really heavy and it takes forever to load/unload the bike. |
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Bill, How comfortable do you feel hauling two bikes a long distance with that trailer? I checked it out on the website and it looks like what I need. Thanks! |
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| I'm looking for a "bike tote" to slip in the rear 2 1/2" receiver. I have 8' ramps, but my truck is a F250 SuperDuty 4x4 with 33" Goodyears and the angle up is to radical to be comfortable. The ideal bike tote would be almost completely aluminum, under $250, and slide into a 2 1/2" receiver. The 2 1/2" recevier is to pull my 22' enclosed trailer; 12' living area & 10' garage area, room for three bikes but a 1200 tongue weight. |
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| Here's mine. Holds up to 3 full size dirt bikes [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] the bike holders and box are custom built by my buddy ($300) the trailer was around ($600). thats my father-inlaw and my boy sitting in the trailer |
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| Keith, I just discarded my reinforced floor joyce for a aluminum ramp as well. I am going to test tonight to see if I have the problem you brought up with the sides |
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| Bates68, Good luck and I hope it works. I was so dissapointed with mine. I may take it to a local fab shop and see if the can break the bends out a little. Macho, Love the trailer w/box! I have a friend that has an aluminum welder on his service truck so I may be in business. |
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| I went to work for a little while today and on the way back, I passed by a guys house that makes custom trailers and saw 3 brand new trailers that look almost identical to the one Machoman has. I think I may stop in tomorrow and see how much he is asking for them. Has anyone seen or used the ATK tire clamps? I will probably just weld on some channel iron and use tie downs for now but was interested in the strapless design. Keith |
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| Hey Keeto we need to go to Whitlocks auction in bells in a couple of weeks and see if we can find you a trailer.Or hone up on your scavenger skills and find some material and we will build a trailer.I had fourty dollars in the last bike trailer I built and you know how good it worked.You just need to hang around me and Les more often to learn the art of scavenger hunting. |
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