Will the 5' bed hold an ATV

Or buy a long bed

 

Double cab long beds dont come in standard transmissions lol

 

shit, putta trailer hitch on that bitch and drag yer taco!!

 

Here is a pic of my 07 DCSB with my Honda Foreman 500 in the back. The back wheels rest on the tailgate, never had an issue. Also, to lessen the chance of busting out the back window I ratchet strap the back rack down to the bed D rings

 

I got some good info/advice here so now all i gotta do now is get my wife on board and it's done! Hopefully will be buying a new quad sooner than later. any of you guys got any other advice on what to look for in a quad if I go way of used but not abused?

 

Get a trike like me

 

im pretty sure "trikes" are the most dangerous vehicle out there so naw, imma stick with the 4 wheels

 

They are unstable, and require a specialized riding technique. The reason they are dangerous is because a 5 year old could jump on one and hammer it in a straight line; problems arise when an inexperienced rider tries to corner without practicing the cornering technique, which I will admit is unintuitive. Turning left means leaning over the right side with the front wheel turned left so the left rear wheel will come off the ground and break traction. No rear diff, solid axle driven off a chain and sprocket. Do it to quickly and you are going for a roll with a 300lb trike coming along for fun.

Don't lean enough and you aren't turning, you are plowing straight ahead into whatever obstacle is in front of you.

Here's a pic of mine, all set for hunting. Portable isn't even the word for it, I could lift it into my minivan easily without help, ramps, nothing. And it burned about a pint of fuel every 3 hours.

 

I prefer to ride a quad but you are certainly right about your points. I have a friend with a trike and sometimes take her for a spin for fun... you absolutely have to be careful cornering on them. They can wheelie like nobodies business though lol

 

yeah, you kin Joey Chitwood dem bitches real good

 

I know this thread is a bit old, but I have an 09 tacoma trd offroad short bed and need clarification. After reading some of the posts, I'm curious as to how the 450's and 500's actually fit. Do you drive over the wheel wells? The distance between the wheel wells is about 42 inches and most 300's are wider than that, let alone a 450. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I have a 500 (Honda Foreman) and it just makes it between the wheel wells. Not like it is squeezing to get in but I certainly couldn't go a size wider on the front tires either. That is on a Double Cab TRD Sport Long Bed... as far as i know the width between the wheel wells should be identical for all 2nd gens though.

 

Get a trailer. It is a lot safer when loading the quad and less strain on the truck itself. Plus, like others said having an empty bed is nice for gear.

Side note, when strapping the quad down. DO NOT STRAP from the cargo basket down unless you plan on strapping to the point where the shocks are 100% bottomed out which isn't a great idea to begin with. These quads and dirt bikes have a ton of travel and as you're driving down the road bouncing around more often than not the strap will come unhooked and well, you can only imagine what happens from there. I saw a guy start to lose his quad on I-68 in western MD off his trailer because he had it strapped the wrong way. Strap came lose, quad started to bounce off. I sped up honking and flashing lights to get him to pull over before his $7000 toy rolled down an interstate going 70 mph. It is best to strap from the axles to the trailer. This way there is no chance shocks will bounce the straps loose. The ultimate way to fasten them which is what you should use to trailer any IFS vehicle is the tire nets. They wrap over the top of the tire then you strap them tight to the trailer.

 

Just measured 45.5" between wheel wells on my 07 DCSB, my Honda Foreman 500 measures 45.25"ish and squeezes snuggly b/w the wells. I use both a trailer (when I need the cargo space) as well as pull it right into the back of the truck when I want an easy trip (which is most of the time). 5 years loading in the back and ratcheting down the back with the D Rings with no issues with the bike's suspension and no travel while driving. Comes down to your specific situation and comfort level. Good luck!

 

Is that an ATC 90? My parents got me a used one for Christmas when I was in second grade back in the early 80's - it was slow but with low range I could go anywhere. I had that thing for 20 years, I could load it in the back of the truck no problems by myself without a ramp. Good times.

 

We're here for ya, Bro.

 

Indeed it is an ATC90

 

I love those old ATC's, I've got a ATC 200x that I need to ride more often but it doesn't have brakes.

 

Love 3wheelers. It's a totally different riding experience and if you don't pay attention they will maim or kill you.
Sold my 84 Honda 200s for a 86 250r last year. Still need to tinker with the new one.
I wheel the truck now so the 2 four wheelers and the trike stay in cocoons mostly.
Honda Fit easily in the bed... My Polaris 400 sport was a different story. That's why I've got the trailers.

 

I have a long bed and my 88 250R fits like a glove. There is an inch between the tailgate and the rear tires. I have to lift it over the wheel wells as it is 49" wide. No biggie. Just get a good set of ramps. My 09 YFZ 450R fits as well and it is almost 50" wide. This is the main reason that I will never buy a short bed. My R fits so nice, I dont' strap it down or put it in gear. The wheel wells lock the front tires and it goes nowhere.

Homer - good decision on the R. 6 Gears of forward fun