No ramp. Bike on pickup truck. How to get it down?

[lonesoldier84]

Pretty straight forward.

Don't have a ramp.

The bike is on the back of a pickup truck.

How do I get it down back onto the ground??

I need it down tonight and don't have time to go to the store. Maybe Canadian Tire.

Is using 2x6's a bad idea?

 

[oldfast007]

Nope so long as you have two, 1-bike 1-you, and not too long, anchor the part that is on the ground with some type of (non-puncturing) wedge, be careful!!! Good Luck!

 

[galen]

Do you have a shed or porch? Thats how i got my bike off of truck when i first got my bike. Truck to shed, shed to ground. used 2x6 on top of steps. I would be scared to use just a 2x6 have also used a ditch before. Good luck

 

[niko_fz6]

When I was a teenager I had to do this twice every day in order to get my bike in and out my parents yard which was 7 steps below ground level and very steep

A long piece of flat wood about 1.5-2 metres long, and 5-10cm thick should do the trick, width is ok as long as you can fit the front wheel easily.

Also try to stand on the left side of the bike, lean the bike towards you and hold the front brake if you are on your own


Even a sturdy iron board with some support underneath can do the job

 

[teeter]

You can back up to a nice hill. Works great if you can find the perfect hill (not easy.)

See this amazing artistic rendering of the concept...

 

[lonesoldier84]

No hills, I'm afraid.

So I will need to purchase a long 2x12 it seems. It's going to be very tough anchoring it though as I have no steps. I will need to use the curb on the sidewalk which is itself curved.

Also tough will be shoving the bike over the initial "hump" of the wood without throwing the piece of wood off the flatbed and to the ground.

God I don't want to smash the bike. It will be so pretty.

Also, this will be done in the dark and @ minus 25 celcius under a heavy snowfall and high winds.

I have chewed my fingernails to the point I have eaten my fingers to the knuckles.

If I drop the bike I am going to hang myself from that 2x12......provided it doesn't slip and throw ME to the ground. Bah!

 

[TeacherJoe]

It's not that heavy. Get four big guys and lift it off.

Joe

 

[niko_fz6]

No hills, I'm afraid.
Also tough will be shoving the bike over the initial "hump" of the wood without throwing the piece of wood off the flatbed and to the ground.

I wish I had better command of the English language, but If I understood correctly then I have to tell you that there should be no "hump", you must find a way for the ramp to be flat to the car or the front wheel in order to minimize the risk

 

[Hoshiko]

2 guys from the street, I did that to get mine down from a uhaul, the ramp was imposible to get out. I ofered them $10.00 each and they laugh and helped me in exchange of a cigarrete. :thumbup:
Good luck

 

[lonesoldier84]

Hmm, hadn't really considered that. I'll see who's around when the time comes. I'm a big guy, but doing it solo I would be worried about slipping or something. Dead-lifting and lowering 350lbs or whatever it is while stabilizing and balancing might be a tall order.

Cool.

Thanks people.

I'll see what comes of it.

 

[stryken]

Hey Lone, Check this guy out!!! LOL!!!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnvm5HTprCg&NR=1]YouTube - How I unload my klr 650 from a truck[/ame]

 

[RJ2112]

Rev it up, and pop the clutch..... make sure the front wheel hits after the rear.....

 

[galen]

Doe you know anyone who works at a market/store that might have a loading-dock:don'tknow::don'tknow:

 

[CHEMIKER]

Step 1: recall how you got it there in the first place
Step 2: reverse that process

Boosh. Next problem.

 

[CHEMIKER]

All joking aside, could you jack up the front of the truck? Like a lot? Just thinking out loud here.

Also, seriously, how did you get it into the truck?

 

[Norbert]

Calm down, Lone.
Take a deep breath.
Go to a hardware store and get some ramps.
This will save you from expensive damage later on.
Use the right tool for the job.

Whatever happens, take plenty of pics! :rof:

 

[Kamloops]

Rev it up, and pop the clutch..... make sure the front wheel hits after the rear.....

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82kZ94fskaY]YouTube - How to unload a dirt bike from the back of a pick up truck[/ame]

 

[galen]

YouTube - How to unload a dirt bike from the back of a pick up truck

Best part is the ladder be side the truck

 

[Sawblade]

Fill swimming pool with blocks of foam.
Back truck up towards swimming pool.
Slam on brakes at the edge.
??????
PROFIT!!!

 

[Humperdinkel]

1. Place a tablecloth under the bike :eyebrow:
2. Anchor bike to sturdy tree/pole
3. Select 1st gear in truck
4. Floor it :thumbup:

Hey , it all worked when the BMW 1000RR did it :BLAA: