Motorcycle (not a dirt bike) in the bed.

[mojocho]

I've done a ton of motorcycle track days and cringe when I see people load and unload bikes from the back of trucks. Seen my share of tip overs. We all help each other out, but I can't imagine loading it myself at home.

So many other options... Uhaul rents open trailer. Kendon single or double bike trailers fold up and are storable in a garage. Then u have traditional enclosed trailers, etc. So available cheap on Craigslist.

I see the appeal of just using the truck, a quick search on utube for fails and you'd second guess it as well. Also seen tailgates fail after hitting a big bump.

YMMV...

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[TheITGuy]

Thought I would post this because I couldn't find any info on putting a motorcycle in the bed when I was shopping. This is my Ducati Diavel in the bed of mine. From the tip of the front wheel to the last contact patch on the rear wheel, it is 78". Same with my R1200GS. The tailgate is rated for 500lb, and held me (200lb), the bike, and and heavy ramp just fine when I loaded it up. If I had my druthers, I would not haul a bike with the tailgate down... but I don't have much of an option with this.

Tailgate load limits according to Jeep:

1. Up to 500 lbs payload can be carried in the bed with the tailgate in the mid position. This payload rating is dependent on the sheet cargo being properly supported with 2x4s positioned in the bed as specified by the owner's manual.
2. Ramp load at end of down tailgate
   • Single ramp = 600lbs
   • Dual Ramp = 425lbs/ramp or 850lbs total
3. Distributed load across down tailgate: 1850lbs

You're fine hauling the bike with the tailgate down.

 

[futzin']

I've done a ton of motorcycle track days and cringe when I see people load and unload bikes from the back of trucks. Seen my share of tip overs. We all help each other out, but I can't imagine loading it myself at home.

So many other options... Uhaul rents open trailer. Kendon single or double bike trailers fold up and are storable in a garage. Then u have traditional enclosed trailers, etc. So available cheap on Craigslist.

I see the appeal of just using the truck, a quick search on utube for fails and you'd second guess it as well. Also seen tailgates fail after hitting a big bump.

YMMV...

Yep, it's simple . . . find an embankment or a ledge to lessen that angle. Otherwise, you get what you get: humor for others.

 

[mojocho]

Thought I would post this because I couldn't find any info on putting a motorcycle in the bed when I was shopping. This is my Ducati Diavel in the bed of mine. From the tip of the front wheel to the last contact patch on the rear wheel, it is 78". Same with my R1200GS. The tailgate is rated for 500lb, and held me (200lb), the bike, and and heavy ramp just fine when I loaded it up. If I had my druthers, I would not haul a bike with the tailgate down... but I don't have much of an option with this.

Love the Diavel. Ride with someone who put on Termi exhaust. Man could he rail in the corners. My R1 got a workout riding with him.

 

[camodog]

I have an industrial park near my house, I plan to back the gladiator up to one of the loading ramps and gently walk the bike in. Easy peasy

 

[OVERLORD]

What I did, made an easily pulled out platform in my last truck. A snowshoe so to speak, to spread the weight. Wanted to decrease the road impacts on the tailgate.

 

[cbushek]

What I did, made an easily pulled out platform in my last truck. A snowshoe so to speak, to spread the weight. Wanted to decrease the road impacts on the tailgate.

Woooah, i am going to need some more pics of that ZRX.

 

[OVERLORD]

Woooah, i am going to need some more pics of that ZRX.

Hope the mods and the admins are okay with this, I have three ZRXs, one for street, one for track, and one I'm in the process of restoring that a dear friend who passed left to me. The one being restored is a very odd build.

 

[jtad]

So finally installed my LoadAll in the Gladiator. Loaded up the streetglide today, the truck handles in no problem at all. I have a Rock Krawler 3" lift with 37"s. There is about 1/2" clearance of the bump stops.. But drives and handles fine.

 

[Casique]

Jtad, that looks amazing! How does it unload?

 

[sirsamuel764]

Y'all are brave men. This gives me some peace of mind, but I'd be so paralyzed with fear about something happening to the bike back there.

 

[jtad]

Its not bad.. I have to find a low spot to back into or I built a ramp extention that makes it not so steep. I'll post some pics.. Check out their web site its made by load-all.. you;ll get an idea how it works,

 

[Jamesbtaylorjt]

Its not bad.. I have to find a low spot to back into or I built a ramp extention that makes it not so steep. I'll post some pics.. Check out their web site its made by load-all.. you;ll get an idea how it works,

Any pics of your Load All with the tailgate up? I had a Load All ramp in my Ram 1500 and loved it but traded it in for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator. would love to have another. What did they charge you to build one for your Gladiator?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Looks good to me. 3 or 4 straps and your done. Two to compress the forks, and one or two to hold down the back. The four D clamps on the JT bed are perfect for making sure the bike does not bounce around on the tail gate.

I use the heck outta those rings in the box. If they weren't there I'd find a way to put some just like them in there. Good placement and - strong. I've had my ratchet straps on those so tight you could play a tune on them (generators, engines, other fun stuff)
No reason a JT can't haul a bike like that just fine. It's just a bit tricky with it being barely on there as far as loading it up - not a lot of place to stand up there, too.

 

[jtad]

I don't have any pics with the tail gate up, but its a tight fit..lol I want to say it was about $3,000. It is built really well, great product. My only complaint which its not LoadAll fault is I have to find a low spot to pull into cause of the lift on the Jeep.

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