Tonneau cover that you don't have to removefor dirt bike

Hey guys anyone have a cover that you don't have to remove to load your dirt bike I've looked at a few I'm thinking of going with the flex tri fold any one have a retractable one ?

 

I have a jack rabbit tonneau cover that I just remove for the spring and summer so I can get my bike in the back. I just unbolted all 4 clamps and picked the entire thing up and stood it upright in the garage. When winter rolls back around I'll put it back in.

Otherwise, initially when I got the truck (since the tonneau was already on it) I would just let the front tire touch the tonneau when it was opened up and left the tailgate open. Do you have the long bed? If so, you could do what I just said and leave the tailgate down. If you have a short bed, I'd recommend either not going with a tonneau, taking the tonneau off, or look into a roll up tonneau that takes up very minimal space.

It really comes down to whether or not you want the tailgate closed to keep other gear more secure, whether you want a tonneau that keeps your stuff more safe (roll up ones don't lock from what I know), or whether you just want it mainly for the winter like myself.

 

basically every cover but a full on cap folds, however if you want your entire bed free you are limited to a few, I would say a simple roll up soft cover would be your best option however I don't like them. They now make a hard electronic cover that folds with a remote control that is sick however its pricey 1200-1500 and it still takes up about 4-6in of your bed.

 

Would this give you enuff room?
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/review-fold-a-cover-g4-elite.24152/

We Do Have many forums besides the quick and easy ones. This one is what I'm going to buy soon, but no dirt bike for me and I have a 5' bed

Take your time and pick, there are so ooo many choices. Meaning slow down, pick the best one for your needs.

 

You're going to want to maximize your bed space. I race motocross and would recommend keeping your entire bed free so you can get the front tire all the way up, slide the back tire to the rear left corner and tie it down. You'll just clear the back tire with the tailgate up and you'll have a lot of space for a gas can, riding gear stand, boots, etc. without having to worry about tying everything in when the tailgate is down.

That flex tri fold might work assuming the front third can stay up while driving so you can get the bike all the way forward as well.

 

Thanks guys I have the long bed I'd like to go with one that's secure I have the one on my frontier that's the hard one piece pita to remove with one person lol

 

Hey miller I think that the flex is the only one I found that the last piece stands up and has prop to lock it and only takes up about 4 -6 inches thanks so many online lol I don't want to buy that one and then find a better one after lol

 

Thanks /conumdrum that's one will work

 

I don't think they recommend driving with the last flap up, although I have around town and have never had a problem, the little rods are quite sturdy looking. If you could squeeze your tire up under it you would be good to go. Although keep in mind most of them use your stock rail and you won't have the cleats to tie off too. The ones that do allow you to use your cleats the entire cover sticks up a few inches.

I still think a vinyl roll up cover would best suit you although I personally don't like them at all..

Here is the retractable one I was talking about earlier, I wish I would have went with one after my brother in law got one on his duramax, never seen one on a taco.
http://tonneaucoversworld.com/gatortrax-mx.aspx

 

Oh yea, I'd buy 2 more d-rings for your bed and put them in the front corners to tie your bike down as well, the bed cleats are nice but you can get the shocks to compress better and tie your bike down better with the d-rings.

 

I have an access tonneau cover. I love mine. It pulls tight like a drum and is perfectly flat and taught. Rolls up and closes in a matter of seconds.

 

Correction, first one I've ever seen on a taco! Really wish I would have went with one for only around $500 more

 

I got mine for $1450 including tax and shipping. It's a bit pricey, but you can feel the quality and you can stand on it! It's supposed to hold 500lbs on top.

 

Thanks again for all the info and different ones u guys own and the tip on the d rings I'll try that out

 

I spent a buttload of hours reading. That is the one I'll be getting in the fall.

And by using big plastic wingnuts on the front part the cover comes off really easy too. McMaster Carr is the place to get the wingnuts unless you have a wingnut store in the area, LOL.

 

I have this one also, and have hauled my dirtbike with it rolled up (when I used to ride). It's about 9 years old, and has held up great. I know you can get them for ~$350.

 

http://truxedo.com/truxport/land.php I have this one and i can fit my 450 in the back still with it on rolls up nice and clean

 

All the Bakflip folding tonneau models can be propped up, clearing the whole bed: http://bakindustries.com/c-315650-shop-2006-toyota-tacoma-access-cab-tonneau-covers-accessories.html

 

the bak flip looks like it will work good id like to have something with security so also a tailgate lock and I think the bak flip can hold up with snow on it

 

effin ay right it could!