Thread: ramps

A couple of curved, aluminum ramps will do the trick quite nicely even by yourself. There are some that fold, as well. You're probably looking at $200-300 or so for a pair (although it's been a while since I shopped them.)

I have an arched one piece(non folding) aluminum ramp that I bought for about $90 several years ago. It's about 8-10" wide and does fine to hold the bike and has a steel rope with a hook on the end that you can adjust and hook into the bumper so it doesn't slide out with the bike on it. If I was loading the bike by myself, I would do it with the engine on and the bike in first gear slowly powering it up the ramp and have a cooler to step on so I could walk with it without issue. Backing it down by yourself is a bit trickier, but can be done. I have a trailer now so not much use for the ramp but if I had to go back to using it, I'd buy a second one, or at least have a 2x8 laying down next to it that I could use to walk on.

I have a folding aluminium ramp that I really like. Real light and compact, it folds in 3 sections compare to the usual 2. I'll try to get the brand and let you know. The price was right too.

Saw one at the trade show that was real cool (can't remember the brand) in had a spot up half way that would be a great pause for going from ground to truck

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I have an arched one piece(non folding) aluminum ramp that I bought for about $90 several years ago.

That's what I have.

Folding or non-folding, they're always a freaking pain to stow.

In a non-full size truck, I'd get a folder. My non-folding barely fits in my bed sideways with the tailgate up.

I've never seen a tailgate fail, but a friend's did. It wasn't with a bike, and it was an older truck. I always watch the straps on the gate. (my D-Max actually had a recall due to failures, and one of my straps was broken. )

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I have a folding aluminium ramp that I really like. Real light and compact, it folds in 3 sections compare to the usual 2. I'll try to get the brand and let you know. The price was right too.

Something like this: Tractor Supply Company - Better Built Tri-Folding Aluminum Loading Ramp ?

Course, I am sure Jetb got his at Canadian Tire...




I have the 2 panel version of this and like it a lot. Makes it very easy to walk beside the bike going up and down. Downside is, as LTL stated, they take up some serious room.

I almost hate to suggest this because I had such a bad experience with the company but in the end after getting a call from the VP of the company I did get them to refund all my money. ended up buying it on ebay a year later for cheaper than what the maker wanted. at ReadyRamp.com it really is pretty damn awesome. folds into a bed extender so now you don't have to worry about putting it anywhere in the bed. I usually carry a board still just so I can walk up/down that while loading/unloading.

Originally Posted by DrHall

Something like this: Tractor Supply Company - Better Built Tri-Folding Aluminum Loading Ramp ?

Course, I am sure Jetb got his at Canadian Tire...

Not like this, you've seen it at Jennings. It's the one Brett liked so much.

I did get it at Canadian Tire you're just jealous!

I load and unload alone 99.9% of the time. In fact I prefer to do it myself. I don't like trying to control the bike with someone else pushing on it from the back or side. That way I only have to anticipate the weight of the bike and my own inputs. Two curved Al ramps work great, one for me and one for the bike. I simply walk beside the bike. During loading I use the power of the engine to "drive" it up while I walk up on the other ramp. During unloading I leave the engine off with tranny in gear and use the clutch to control the rate of descent.

I've had a Ready Ramp for several years now and been VERY pleased. Converts to a nice tailgate bed extender.

No regrets with these. I think Chain turned me onto them and I got them from Ohio steel or something. Saw the exact same ones at Sears for the same price. With the curve, I could get my 929 up into my 4x4 F-150 without the bottom touching the ramp. ALWAYS use 2 ramps, one to walk on. I've used them for about 6 years every week for the trip to the MX track. They fold and fit under the MX bike stacked on top of each other. My 929 fit in my stepside, tailgate up, with the rear of the bike off to one side and both ramps secured beside it.


Craftsman Loading Ramps - 24659 at Sears.com

I have two folding, curved aluminum ramps I picked up from Lowe's. I've loaded and unloaded the VFR several times without much issue except when it was raining once.