Loading and Strapping Motorcycles

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I came across this video on loading and strapping down motorcycles. Having done this for years, I thought every point the guy makes is right on. One thing to emphasize…always walk your bike with both hands on the bars, never ride your bike up a ramp, even if at a minimal angle.

How to Load and Tie Down a Motorcycle in a Truck or a Trailer

[Croz]

Yeah, riding it up is a bad idea.

Motorcycle Loading on Moving Truck Fail

And remember, WALK it up, don't try to RUN it up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPu6YwitIRo

[dt]

That first guy didn't look too sure about that from the get-go. If you're going to do it that way, don't stop in the middle. I'm not exactly sure what the second guy was planning on doing there without a stool. I guess he was going to jump up on the truck bed?

I remember one time tumbling off my dual ramps up at croom and the bike (fortunately a lite yz250f) fell right on top of me. I'd finished my ride in the northeast corner and everything was covered with clay...bike, boots. Very slippery stuff on a steep aluminum ramp. It would have made an awesome video! 

I'm sure it was an interesting feat getting this bike up on that car.

[v65infla]

Chick laughing reminds me of the saying; "Domestic violence; I don't condone it but I sure do understand it". 

[bagobones]

hhahahahhhaaahah......FAIL!     

[Zarticus]

The guy in the 1st video say's not to use ratchet straps, If you use anything but ratchet types your asking for trouble. Ratchet straps will NEVER slip on you.

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Upon further review, he doesn't say ratchets slip but does kind of imply that by saying that they should be used for stuff that couldn't fall over...like mattresses lol. I agree ratchets are solid. Cams or ratchets, when buying I've come across some real cheap 'n crappy stuff. Good quality products are probably a good first defense from a bike falling over.