How To Load A Motorcycle Into A Truck BY YOURSELF!

How to load a motorcycle into a truck by yourself!
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[@BlockheadMoto]

Don't forget to pull on the straps and say "that's not going anywhere!" It's an important part of the loading process! 😅

[@jasonsanderson9385]

informative! I bought my wife a R3 4 days before mother's day.... Guy wouldn't budge on price.... So I asked him to Deliver bike which worked out being it was a Surprise, 1.5hrs away Ride Safe

[@bodiemaisano6825]

Thanks for the help I have just been putting the straps around my dirt bike in random spots.

[@Scorpion-mf8og]

@@bodiemaisano6825 same here man😂takes way longer, needa get those handle bar thingys

[@teddyr__]

Must important part, next is a cold drink or five

[@hitituprohb]

Also will accept, "yep that's tight." Or "I think she's good."

[@brianproxmire8071]

That guy’s emotional, “break down,”looked just like some shit Barney would’ve done on How I Met Your Mother🤣🤣

[@BlockheadMoto]

Too true 😂

[@B1n4ryXpl0it]

@@BlockheadMoto Have you ordered the Ruroc Atlas 3.0? Heard that few of them received their helmets and that it has been shipped to many of them.. Eagerly waiting for a review on it 😊

[@motogordo1903]

I love your truck. A black Tacoma always reminds me of back to the future😂

[@XxBeardogxX]

My biggest takeaway from this is that my 5ft. Tacoma bed can actually fit a bike lol

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yup! Had a Dyna in it even, diagonally and drove it from over 4hrs away!

[@jjjordan9764]

Doing the same looked up this video to be sure lol

[@Thatguy-vf4ie]

Putting a dyna in my tacoma in like 2 hours but I have the big bed, naturally I hit this video to be sure lol

[@WestVirginiaCope]

I got a trifold ramp from harbor freight. They came with small chains that I wrap around my tailgate cable. Probably not the most secure, but it works lol. Also if you don't have a bed extender and have a 6 and a half foot bed, take the cables loose on your tailgate, lift it and wrap the cables around the part the tailgate latches to and reattach them. The tailgate will be partially up and worst case it could prevent it from sliding out of the bed. Sorry for the long comment just sharing my experience lol

[@vicentesmotovlogs719]

Hey Blockhead! I just wanted to throw out a quick thank you man! I started riding Street Motorcycles in 2017 on an iron 883. I started watching your channel and just recently devided to start Motovlogging and you've been a huge inspiration man. Seriously, Thanks

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Very good and informative video! The strap from ramp to the hitch is very important, glad you included this. Ride safe brother.

[@AndrewB416]

Them tires are KAPUT. Thanks for showing the "strap the ramps down to the hitch/axle" technique. Super important.

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure!

[@warlok9]

I bought a certified 2017 Tacoma sport double cab with long bed because it's a work truck. Previous owner had a 2" lift kit on it and I didn't realize it at first. I had the dealer remove it for free because it wasn't disclosed in the contract. It made loading the truck with tools, motorcycles, everything a lot more difficult and I'm 6'1". I prefer function over form, but that's just me. One other tip... Make sure you tie down all those strap ends tight and make sure none can flap around in wind and touch the bike. A flapping strap in the wind makes a perfect paint and chrome remover.

[@zachlogan2639]

If I ever have to load my Street Glide in the back of my truck I'll hire a crane company to do it.

[@reb1050]

I have used most of the recommendations here and all are good. However, since I usually loaded my bike alone, I ended up buying two sets of ramps and set up 3 of them so I could straddle the bike and have a ramp on either side so I could have a foot on either side for balance. Also, all my ramps are arched because most of my motorcycles had low ground clearance. I always tied all three to the bumper of my truck to keep them from sliding backwards. Later on, I bought a 3 sectioned wide ramp that could be bolted together or each section used separately. Then I got a 5x8 utility trailer that simplified everything. I also use it to load my 2 ATVs. I hook up the trailer to the truck, use two single arched ramps from the truck bed to the trailer bed to load one ATV into the trailer, and then load the other ATV into the trailer. One thing not mentioned here that I would recommend. Be sure, when buying a set of ramps, that they are capable to withstand the weight of whatever you intend to load. Some may claim to withstand 1,000 lbs., but they actually mean that each ramp withstands 500 lbs. each. A friend of mine learned that the hard way.

[@kurtinfl]

In addition to the front straps I prefer to use 2 straps at the rear, one on each side connecting between the frame/passenger peg area and tie down points to the side, to prevent the rear of the bike from moving side to side. These should also prevent it from sliding backwards if the tie downs are even with or in front of where the straps are attached to the bike.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Good tip!

[@timscott7136]

If you compress the forks the bike isn’t going anywhere. No need for more than two straps.

[@wendygerrish4964]

Just in case..links or strap failure.

[@ironpanther5894]

Bro I was thinking about this for the longest time because I didn’t wanna buy a trailer…. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

[@defaultuser3410]

Great advice, but now I want to see a video about that gorgeous truck!

[@retrofreak4739]

I would have never thought to do a video like this. Freaking awesome idea block. Solid video

[@B702K]

Good video. The “emotional seller” scene was classic!🤣

[@chairforce0928]

My mind is blown! I was thinking about this not 2 hours ago on my way home. Drive past my Harley dealership and this thought of how I'd get my bike home when I buy it if I don't get someone to drive me there. Oh yeah, I also have a taco and seeing u put an 883 in there reassuring.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Good timing! haha

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

"that's not going anywhere!" dammitt I missed that in my trailer mishap!! :P :D

[@growingwiththebeard753]

Good use of the dip cheat, 💪🧠👈 An if you don't trust your tail gate you can put the front tire in the corner of the bed to get the back tire off of it as much as possible unless you have an extended bike 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@ecrusch]

Good little & important tutorial brother. That is a nice bike.

[@ridethepace6005]

If i were transporting more than a few miles, i would add a stable wheel chock for added piece of mind. Not that its essential, but it just lets you relax that little bit more on the way home.

[@fxlrs21rider17]

I never trusted the tailgate to hold that much weight. Thanks for showing us it’s capable! Will the Softail Low Rider S fit???

[@BlockheadMoto]

Not sure on Softail but a Dyna Low Rider S will fit diagonally 👍🏼

[@wendygerrish4964]

Thanks you cleared up a few points~ pro tips. I'm gonna need a ramp for myself too.

[@smokeythegreat7131]

Very useful and definitely getting some of this gear to do it, thank you for uploading this video and going into detail!👏

[@emelianenkov]

It took 5 of us to get my sportster 1200 out of the bed of my F250. Had to use two ramps. I put a jack stand under the end of the first ramp, then added a second one to the end of that to make an extra long ramp. The angle was just way too steep for one ramp. SUPER sketchy, but we got it down!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Gotta do what ya gotta do! As long as the bike and everyone involved came out unscathed, success!

[@matthewcarlacci]

Great demo. 👍🏼

[@vswebster]

Save yourself the headache. Go to harbor freight spend $60 and get the wheel chock. I split my ramps apart more bigger harleys need more space and I use 2 straps per trailer to keep them from sliding on the tailgate trim. I also use a jack stand on the motorcycle ramp at the pivot point OCD the hinge will fail with my 25k bike on it!

[@W.A.F]

Right arm bro💪🏻… big choad load

[@davidpeterson943]

Lol.. I was just about to type bro if ya pull up a little it would be easier. But the blocks got this shit down. I tie the back down to people say you don't need it but if you have to emergency brake swerve you'll be glad you did.

[@BlockheadMoto]

🤘🏼

[@sterbangrim1213]

ive been waiting for a vid like this

[@Diecast_Roof]

Good idea for sportster or dyna but I guess it’s hard for road king or Electra Glide . Thanks 🙏

[@venom2v434]

Blockhead stay dropping bangers 💯

[@BlockheadMoto]

Respek! 👊🏼

[@glenvargas4374]

🤣😂 boy was weak at the knees for that iron. That’d be me though. Could never sell mine lol.

[@markchalloner5883]

Step one: Open a beer. Step two: Hand your beer to a bystander and say "Hold my beer! Step three: Ride up the ramp way too fast and yeet your bike through your trucks rear window! Note: Always make sure someone is filming!

[@BlockheadMoto]

That’s an expensive yeet 😂

[@aubreydavis2739]

I use black widow ramps there longer than any of the cheap ramps that are out there you can load by riding the bike up also I use tailgate support brackets for the tailgate to keep the weight of the tailgate cables

[@bodiemaisano6825]

Love this channel man keep up the good work 👍

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thank you! 👊🏼

[@TheAdvisor6440]

Had to unload my old 90' cbr600 out of a buddy's truck with no ramps or hills that was fun haha did it with 3 guys another time I got myself into a situation and me and my dad had to load it fast just me and him no ramp we just laid the bike down haha

[@JimJr1962]

I like getting a run for it (like Evil Knievel) and coasting up the ramp.

[@Kiwana1JustForFun]

wished I had ramps when I bought my Honda rebel 500. I was by myself and it was an injured vet who sold it to me so I had to lift the bike as a whole onto the bed of my truck. that small bike didn't look heavy until I picked it up and baby stepped it into the tailgate XD my back felt like crap after words. also fun note I backed my truck up to my 06 impala and drove the bike across the hood of the impala to get it down to the ground haha.

[@millenniomatic4856]

If you hopefully have two people helping the person load the bike, you ride the bike up the ramp at a decent speed (5mph-ish) and the people helping keep hands close to the tank and rear fender. If the rider falls either way, the helper can push it back.. many many many ways to do this. Most of it is practice just like anything.. but fender and tank is where hands should be as a helper guiding a bike in in to a truck.

[@the.american.bikers]

Hey blockhead that was a great video and very informative 👍 I wish I would have known that one time when I had my 02 883 me and two other guys picked mine up and put it in the back of a pickup with no Ramos lmao.

[@BlockheadMoto]

That had to be fun! Damn lol

[@MrDroptineman]

that sportster is awesome looking...

[@marcusj17]

I'm still contemplating if I should get a ramp, my pop and I loaded my first bike to our truck using a scrap girder lmao

[@charlesstatkus]

I added a 12 volt winch in the F-150 bed. Have a motorcycle 2 wheel frame dolly that straps under the Harley frame. One ramp and fx tailgate supports. Just hook the winch cable to the bike and run the winch. just watch the motorcycle load without any other assistance...

[@coreyguerrette8525]

Hey! Big fan first of all.. I have a genuine question, anyone can answer this. But what is a good pressure for your front straps? I've heard time and time again that hauling a bike in this fashion can damage the front forks. Is that even true? Thanks in advance!

[@TheVelvetsky614]

1. I'm glad you used a short bed! (Like mine). 2. Emotional owners - too freaking funny (going through it with my car. Salesman literally said to me, "Well, I've not had a customer *quite* as attached as you, before." Ba ha ha ha!) 3. I saw some tailgate supports that might be useful with the short bed, both for loading and transport. J/s Cool vid, thanks!

[@ryancornelius1007]

Man I have a stock height ram 2500 cummins and it's way taller than that truck. Gonna try to find a power sports shop and hopefully use there loading docks.

[@spacebear49]

Excellent taste in bikes AND trucks. 😁 I own a Tacoma as well. How does the tailgate handle the weight? That would be my only concern.

[@dylanlawson7924]

I have the same question!

[@jayilla28]

The only this I would do differently is make a loop around the rear tire this is to prevent any lateral movement.

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

One time me n my road dog Ronnie(R.I.P.) had to bring his bike home from inwood w.v. to baltimoremd. It was about 1 am n we didnt have a truck. We took my ole 94 buick park ave n took everything out the trunk.picked his front end up(10 over wide glide hooked to a knuckle frame with a panhead). He had a big 15(16?) Inch tire on it.we strapped his forks to my trunk hinge brackets and drove 35 to 45 mph back to balt. It fell over 2 blocks from my garage. We got out straightened it up n made it to the garage. Lets see some of you new age young bucks do that to y'all's barbie pretty princess bikes. F**k that, it aint but a murdersickyle.

[@Lar308]

The tailgate might hold but I am sure its not good for it. I prefer a bike trailer.

[@angley476]

Nice Tips 👍

[@dave5880]

Loading always felt easier to me.(well not as easy as you made it look to be honest) Now taking it off for me was always the most frustrating part it never worked out well.

[@Slking507]

BLOCKHEAD! I forgot all about this video. I also have a Tacoma as you use to. Mine is a long bed (6'2" bed). My bike is a 2018 Heritage Classic. Do you think the tailgate could handle that?

[@scubajay11]

The back tire on that bike is making me sad, very sad indeed. LOL.

[@BlockheadMoto]

New tire soon lol

[@daveallen2455]

Profesh !!!!!! Thanks Brotha. :-)

[@aarongiggers66]

Great video! Very thorough.

[@undecodable6145]

Very nice video and informative, I enjoyed it but I would like to ask, what do you think of bike hanged behind the trunk side ways?

[@BlockheadMoto]

I wouldn’t trust it, seen a few pics where bikes fall like that bc the hitch or whatever isn’t strong enough

[@laynesanden2499]

Have you ever had a problem with too much weight on your tailgate?

[@stephensaucier7242]

Great video! Thanks! Question though, would you dare do the same thing with a touring chassis bike in your Tacoma? Have you?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Largest I’ve put in the truck is a Dyna Low Rider S, which is 92.7”. It was overhanging the bed and had to be in diagonally, but it worked!

[@lilsnavelz]

Awesome very informative video, how do you get the bike off next? Lol

[@CoberBox1]

Kudos to the seller for selling that emotional goodbye response while wearing a mask…, Aaactinng!

[@dohhog0429]

Dude. Ur soo awesome man keep it up

[@ZazoMotoVlogs]

Very useful informations. thank you

[@khaccanhle1930]

How I load a bike. Put down the ramp. Get a running start. Get on the bike. Get it driving. Stand up on the pegs. Drive up the ramp. Use both brakes to stop the bike. Been there done that. I haven't gotten to double blip and wheelie in with no ramp, maybe later when I work on log hopping skills.

[@MultipleInterface]

It would have been hilarious if this video just stopped after those like 3 seconds

[@BlockheadMoto]

Right lol

[@kaylera1]

OK....who all rewinded the video just to remember.... (raises hand)

[@AlanTrades]

Thanks, but you don't need the front tire holder?

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@BLOCKHEAD Where did you put your ramps??? I’m just curious! They weren’t in your truck bed(neither was your bed extender fir that matter), so I’m just wondering!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Back seat! 😊

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@@BlockheadMoto Hope they were all clean(they didn’t look dirty)! I figured that was where you had stored them, but since you didn’t say and they weren’t in your bed, I just had to ask.

[@00002129]

Do you recommend anything to protect the tailgate and cables?

[@jaystanley2193]

Hold up hold up ....let me call my crew. I'm about to load up...gtfoh hahaha.

[@dabrownconservative7843]

How big is your truck bed?

[@BlockheadMoto]

5’

[@Lar308]

I would have kept the ramps a bit more apart. You have very little leverage if anything goes wrong with the ramps being so close.

[@tonyking5410]

nice video man! 👍 but think you're going to need a new back tyre for it! looks abit bald ride safe 👍

[@jonathanmartin7471]

I totally could’ve watched this 2 months ago lol

[@ArthurDoesThings8960]

Possible unloading video coming soon after this one? xD

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol, it’s literally unstrapping and walking it down slowly while using front brake 😅

[@ArthurDoesThings8960]

@@BlockheadMoto I've done it with my 09' 883 custom with my '08 Tacoma haha. Just a suggestion lol

[@ontheothersideoftheroad]

I've seen some guys ride that up and I'm like what if he stops midway and no where to put the feet down to balance the bike.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yeah that’s a *terrible* idea! I’ve seen many fail videos where people do that, lol

[@951SPIKY]

A buddy of mine had a mean fall and had no way to ride it home. So me and 2 buddies had to carry it onto a truck😭 wish we had ramps lol

[@seneormoneybags]

got it on, now do a video on how to get it off 😂😂

[@fatkidproductions1739]

Where did the bed extender go when it didn’t fit? Back seat?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yup! Back seat 👍🏼

[@tbraun513]

What size bed is that in the truck?

[@user-hi5qf8zu9w]

Front shock Seels?

[@BiGMERf]

considering buying a rebel ( looks to be the same length as your bike ) thats 1100 miles from me... would you consider this type of setup to be a safe enough ? i would imagine the bed in a full size pickup is about the same

[@georgesanchez9971]

Nice bike. Several mistakes at the straping point. Also, You tailgate could get "taco" if you do not reinforce the support. Please, get a stronger center ramp. Three ramps is a must for a heavier bike like yours.

[@ifGarage]

What kind of wheels you got on your Tacoma?

[@johnathanswartzentruber7708]

Those tires though

[@reycardoza7768]

what are those straps called the ones you put on the hand grips? where did you get em from?

[@jonathans6476]

Nice taco sir.

[@lesliebikerbee434]

Were you on the bike or just beside it going up the ramp? I have a set of Titan ramps but mine are three wide.

[@hs7382]

Is the back "small closing door" of the truck bed strong enough to hold the weight of the motorcycle ?? Or did you tied something to that "small door" to make it stronger ?

[@WhackBytch256]

The tailgate? < 300 lbs - no problem 👍

[@jasonnewton1461]

What kind of Harley is that, just started riding, so I'm not real knowledgable on bikes

[@gaetawars]

Can you Tacoma's bed fit a dyna?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yup! Put a Dyna Low Rider S in the back of it once for the Season 04 giveaway bike

[@OfficialMouaStar]

How long us your truck bed? Is it the 5ft or 6ft?

[@never2be07]

Don’t tacomas have composite beds

[@UltimiteShooter]

Hey, Block is your Taco a 5ft bed? I got an iron 1200 and idk if it would fit

[@NoXQc]

How long is that bed ? Looking to buy a truck but not sure what length to look for to carry my sporty

[@BlockheadMoto]

5ft bed 👍🏼

[@NoXQc]

@@BlockheadMoto cheers !

[@e.j.2578]

... how do you unload it?

[@ironmovegaming]

maybe he mentioned it but what bike is this?

[@hmroa3056]

Any concerns with the weight being put on the tailgate?

[@t77snapshot]

Most tailgates are plenty strong

[@sfzx54]

Heavy bike on a TAILGATE! DG MANUFACTURING TAILGATE SUPPORTS if they fail it ain't gonna be purtty

[@JosephLamb1989]

How small is that truck bed lol