Full Size bike in bed

Looking for recommendations. Considering a long trip to pick up an older dyna and want to transport in the bed of the truck. (ref:16 DCSB TRD/OR) My question is the mounting points on the side of the bed. Are they strong enough for a full size bike? I have transported atv's no issue using those but in that case it really just keeps them from rolling out not alot of stress. Just curious if anyone has experience or not.

 

Not concerned about tail gate i have reinforced it with the mob town tailgate plate which i cant recommend enough for anyone that doesnt have one.

 

I use this to haul bikes in my truck 2 tiedowns to the chock to hold the bike up and 2 more to the eyes in the front of the bed to keep it from sliding out of the bed. I also leave the bike in gear

 

Go to( ideas for a bed rack )to get some really good ideas.
I went with fist clamps attached to the tracks on the side of the bed on both sides. Our bikes stand straight up with the front wheel still attached and the bed is still wide open for hauling. Took them to Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia like that with no problems. Only cost $37. There are several examples of that on that forum plus a lot of other good ideas.

 

I haven't used the tiedown points circled in the pic much, yet, but I've tied down 500# bikes using the mounts on the channels and the D-rings on the bed by the tailgate. I think if you tie to four points you'll be fine.

Honestly, though, I thought those galvanized tie downs bolted to the side of the bed were something the dealership did until I started seeing them on almost every truck. They look like a cheap afterthought and I'm not sure how much I trust them by themselves.

 

I've used both the tie-down points you're referencing and the rails to secure full size bikes and never had an issue. The only time I've had an issue was actually hauling a dirtbike and I didn't use a fork support and the suspension ended up compressing allowing the strap to come off on one side. I luckily caught it immediately so no damage from it.

 

Those mounts only go through the composite bed. Buy two d-rings and replace the two front bed bolts that go through the frame. I’ve hauled all my bikes that way with a cheap home made chock to keep the wheel from turning. Two straps and some canyon dancers is all it takes.

 

Just rent a trailer from Uhaul. But rent one closes to the bike. So you don't need to drive with it. You can return any Uhaul trailers at any Uhaul business..

 

600 miles using the tie down points in the front corners and the ones on the floor at the rear of the bed. Suzuki GS850G at close to 600 pounds. Drove from Ft. Story in Virginia Beach to southern Ohio, bike and truck did great.