What do you all use for loading ramps. I like the idea of the timber sled ramp cuz you don't have to use the wheel kit. But don't like the 400$ price tag. What do you all use !?
Loading ramps ?
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Harbor freight has nice 7’ ones for like 80$ on sale.
What do you use for sliders if you weren't going to use a wheel kit?
I use wheels on front and a winch in truck bed to pull bike in.
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capulin overdrive
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Eat the poop sandwich on the $400 Timbersled ramp, or get a similar priced Caliber ramp with glides.
Yeah the $400 sucks, but it is right tool for the job, and will pay out over time. Not getting yourself or bikes hurt loading is nice!
Yeah the $400 sucks, but it is right tool for the job, and will pay out over time. Not getting yourself or bikes hurt loading is nice!
$100 tri-fold ramp from harbor freight with the plastic slides (super glides) screwed on the cross members on the center ramp. Still not great when going backwards out of the truck, so I invested $30 and made a front wheel set that works out nicely.
I'm way too cheap to pay $400 for a ramp, or $400 for factory wheel sets...
I'm way too cheap to pay $400 for a ramp, or $400 for factory wheel sets...
Let's see those wheels!
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capulin overdrive
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Somewhere it boils down to how much wrestling you want to do.
As mentioned above, one guy doesn't like dealing with the ramp after riding. I don't like dealing with the ramp during transport, and for sure don't wanna put on wheels cause I got crappy ramp.
Went a whole season without a ramp, and it actually wasn't too bad. Drag the bike out to unload, which I still do when I have a ramp. Then find a hill or snow ramp to load.
I got a ramp for riding deferent areas and not knowing what the lots will have. My main area is not crowded and never a problem to find a spot to ride the bike right into the bed. Some areas are flat, or way too crowded.
As mentioned above, one guy doesn't like dealing with the ramp after riding. I don't like dealing with the ramp during transport, and for sure don't wanna put on wheels cause I got crappy ramp.
Went a whole season without a ramp, and it actually wasn't too bad. Drag the bike out to unload, which I still do when I have a ramp. Then find a hill or snow ramp to load.
I got a ramp for riding deferent areas and not knowing what the lots will have. My main area is not crowded and never a problem to find a spot to ride the bike right into the bed. Some areas are flat, or way too crowded.
Home made...
2 foot piece of 5/8" threaded rod for the axle. 5/8" square tubing for the cross piece. 12" wheels from harbor freight. $30 max.
Not the fanciest, and they are not stable enough to ride on like some others. But my only reason to have them is pulling the bike backwards out of the truck. For that, they work perfectly.
Caliber moto ramp pro looks like the same ramp but is the same price as well (on calibers website).
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I was like others in here and didn't want to buck up and pay 400 bucks for the TS ramp which is the same as the caliber ramp but did this year. It makes loading and even unloading at the house a breeze. I always had to have a friend help me lift my bike in and out the last few years and now no worry about having someone to help or the need. It is more convenient to use a snow bank where you are riding and not have to take the chance of your nice ramp walking off but in my opinion not having to have someones help every time to load and unload or worrying about it has paid for it already. It does have a pretty slick retracting ratchet strap on the bottom to hook to your hitch too. It is heavy and long but I managed it flat between two bikes in my 5'8 bed 
I have noticed where the ski carbide has caught the slides in a few places and put some gouges in it. Hope they hold up for a long time, only time will tell. Oh yeah and having a rap with the glides that have traction is awesome for walking on and walking the bike up. Track has never slipped on the ramp, but my truck isn't super tall.
I have noticed where the ski carbide has caught the slides in a few places and put some gouges in it. Hope they hold up for a long time, only time will tell. Oh yeah and having a rap with the glides that have traction is awesome for walking on and walking the bike up. Track has never slipped on the ramp, but my truck isn't super tall.
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I was like others in here and didn't want to buck up and pay 400 bucks for the TS ramp which is the same as the caliber ramp but did this year. It makes loading and even unloading at the house a breeze. I always had to have a friend help me lift my bike in and out the last few years and now no worry about having someone to help or the need. It is more convenient to use a snow bank where you are riding and not have to take the chance of your nice ramp walking off but in my opinion not having to have someones help every time to load and unload or worrying about it has paid for it already. It does have a pretty slick retracting ratchet strap on the bottom to hook to your hitch too. It is heavy and long but I managed it flat between two bikes in my 5'8 bed
I have noticed where the ski carbide has caught the slides in a few places and put some gouges in it. Hope they hold up for a long time, only time will tell. Oh yeah and having a rap with the glides that have traction is awesome for walking on and walking the bike up. Track has never slipped on the ramp, but my truck isn't super tall.
How long is the ramp I have a fairly beefy truck 6" of lift and 35's . May need to find the longest ramp I can. ! Thanks for all the input !
Does that help your truck perform better anywhere?
My truck is F350 on 35’s no lift but my bed is a service bed that adds maybe 3-4” over a stock bed and my 7’ ramp is adequate although a little steep. I use a winch to get bike in, gravity out
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itsforsale
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2x4s with timing belts screwed to them. Super easy and cheap. Just measure the width of the ski and make fit inside the outside runners. The track will grab the timing belt and climb up. I used to use a 2x6 to walk up next to the bike while loading but that got slippery.
For wheels I use one of these dollies. It makes moving it inside the shop super easy. Just one hand 180 turns in place..
Just looking good in the parking lot . Probly gets round worse on the ice . Goes through the soft snow like a beast .
