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Truck Ramp Recommendations?

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by LifeIsGood169, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Jun 8, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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    LifeIsGood169

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    I'm looking for a ramp to help load my motorcycle. I don't need anything fancy. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience/recommendations to guide me before I purchase one. The bike is an SV650 & the truck is a 2003 Tacoma 4x4 (not lifted).


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    If you want a proper ramp, get a folding arched ramp. Steel ones are cheaper, but heavier. Aluminum ones are the opposite.

    If you want budget, at our local store similar to your harbour freight, you can get a ramp-end that you screw or nail to a 2 x 10.

    If arched, you can run a shorter ramp & not scrape, it straight, you may want one a little longer (over 6 feet).
     
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    I've got these and like them a lot. They're an aluminum folding ramp and arched. Light weight, strong and fairly inexpensive.
    http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_15771_15771

    I've used a long 2x10 with the end attachments from home depot for a while, but they're a pain since they don't fold down for traveling.
     
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