Unload Bike from "RAMPAGE" Lift/ Did Not End Well/ Watch to the End. Part II.

How I do it
www.rampagelift.com

[@IRDeezlSmoke]

Thank you for being honest and sharing your mistake with us to help others avoid making this honest mistake. I am so glad you and the HD are ok. I've been looking at various brands of bike loaders and haulers, and Rampage seems to be very popular. Your video details are helping me lean more toward the Rampage now.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching my video. I just subscribed to your channel. I highly recommend this bike loader. We have hauled that bike all across the Western US. The big deciding factor that made me buy this lift, is that I found a distributor and installer about 250 miles from where I live. He was in Wichita Falls TX. I bought directly from him and had him install the wiring and the mounting hardware. The installation was additional, but it was a wash because I saved at least that much on freight. That video was the one and only time that I had a screw up with it. Thanks again for your comment and for watching.

[@marksterling4029]

Thank you for showing the bike tipping, I hope I remember the kick stand .

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Mark, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I take it you also have a Rampage? I know that Ill remember that kickstand from now on. LOL.

[@robertaccorsini4663]

Hope the bike’s OK. Appreciate your honesty.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Robert. Thanks for watching my video. The bike was fine. It landed on a foot peg that was in the crash bar, so only thing that was hurt, was my pride. Thanks for your comment.

[@joepeeps7511]

Just found your video. Thanks for showing the mistake at the end. It was a learning experience for me. Thanks again.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Joe, thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. It was a learning experience for me too. I learned to pay attention to what Im doing, instead of trying to film everything. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kenster007]

Hard to criticize cuz we've all had an episode that we wish we could get a do-over on. Thanks for sharing, ride safe.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Kenster, Thanks for watching my video. "stuff" happens. Just goes to show you that I needed to pay more attention to what Im doing. Thanks for watching.

[@Buddycoop1]

Thanks for showing. I was cursed with straps breaking, even good ones for a while.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Buddy, thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. I take it that you also have a "Rampage". Ive never had a strap to break, hopefully I never will. Are you talking about the straps that tie it to the moving wheel cup? My lift has been great, once I got used to it. Take care.

[@m.f.m.67]

"Brings her to the ground!" Understatement of the day! A little too Rube Goldburg for me. Especially considering what one of these costs. I'll stick with my Aluma trailer, although they have their own headaches (like parking, mostly).

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey MFM. Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. Yea I did under estimate that "bring er to the ground" statement. I had to google that "Rube Goldberg" statement, but I do get your point. This video was made some time ago an I had very little experience with the device. Now that I am more experienced with it loading and unloading is a piece of cake. I chose this lift because I did not want to pull a trailer. It is working out fine for me. Thanks for your comment.

[@warrenlingg6034]

Looks like a pain in the ass. Wouldn't a motorcycle trailer be easier. I'll bet that lift costs more and how inconvenient is it to put it in and out of pickup and all the wiring crap. Or you could just work on it yourself!

[@billcarolstravelproject]

@@warrenlingg6034 Hey Warren, thanks for watching my video, and leaving a comment. You are right about it being easier, and faster to haul the bike in a trailer. I had an enclosed trailer prior to buying this. My dilemma was how to travel in my RV and take my bike, and also have a vehicle. This was the solution for my needs. Even though it is a little more trouble, i have actually got better at loading and unloading the bike. Removing, or installing the lift takes me about 20 minutes and I only have to deal with 1 plug in, since the wiring is permanently in place. While traveling for months on end the lift just stays in the truck.

[@scottpircey5690]

Used mine hundreds of times. No problem. Full time Rver. Leave the side stand down. Brain farts happen.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Scott. Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. Yea those brain farts are the worse. Good idea about just leaving the kickstand down. I will experiment with that on my next trip.

[@jimh2061]

That is a pretty cool lift and beautiful bike. As with anything involving bikes you always have to pay attention and be alert. Glad the bike and you are OK!

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Jim. Thanks for watching my video. Thanks for the compliment on the bike. I am proud of it. That lift enables us to bring the bike as we travel in our camper. You are exactly right about paying attention to what your doing. Thanks for your comment.

[@OZ-HOG-RON]

Just ran across your video. I'm glad your bike wasn't hurt and everything turned out all right. I think the lift is a nice concept, but there are too many clips and things to remember to do when you're loading and unloading for this old biker to remember. Think Ill stick to a trailer and ramp for my hauling, although I can see where this would be nice since you wouldn't have to pull a trailer around. Thanks a lot for showing it to us. If they could revamp it in a way that you didn't have so many clips and procedures to remember to do, than might possibly reconsider. 😄

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Yea its a process but it becomes repetitious after a while unless your trying to film yourself doing it. LOL. It works for us. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.

[@stanwerner7484]

Sorry for you brother---hope you did not have much damage on your bike

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Stan, thanks for watching my video. No damage. It fell over onto the highway peg on the crash bar. Thanks for your comment.

[@juanmaza8575]

Wow!

[@billcarolstravelproject]

I know. LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@ginoasci2876]

You could have just showed the last part and saved us 11 minutes. 😂😂😂 Hope your bike wasn’t damaged.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Gino, thanks for watching my video. Thats 11 minutes you will never get back. The bike was not hurt at all. It rested on the highway peg that was on the crashbar. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@bobtoner9820]

I have the same lift. I would suggest double straping (4 straps on the front) I had a strap break but since I had 4 it was OK. Also if you want to unload on gravel or dirt you have to drive forward to fully deploy or use boards

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Bob, thanks for watching that video and leaving a comment. I never thought about double strapping the front of the motorcycle to the lift. Your giving me something to think about there. Yes I do carry some boards just in case I have to unload on rough ground. Take care

[@malachy9400]

Sorry you dropped your bike man but it's hard to remember everything

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Malachy, thanks for watching my video. Yes I had a brain fart as I was concentrating more on making a video, than I was on operating that lift. I have a little more experience with it now and through repetition, it has all become second nature to me. Thanks for your comment.

[@jamesclee1722]

Just found your video and was wondering if you are still using the lift and how it’s holding up

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey James. Thanks for watching my video. Yes I still use it when we travel. It is holding up well. We have been at home for a few months, but it wont be long and Ill be back to using it.

[@paulgarcia8902]

Hello from Las Cruces man it hurt me to see your bike go down!

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Paul. I know its been awhile, but congratulations on yalls retirement. It was very fun running into your grand daughter yesterday. Yea that bike drop wasn't my most graceful move. Felt pretty dumb when I did that. I was just standing there with my remote control in one hand and the camera in the other. Ill remember that next time I do it. Great to hear from you.

[@time4dirt]

Yikes Bill. Glad alls ok.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Yea it was ok. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@datkinso30]

2014 FLHTK & 2015 FLHRI After watching a few times that will be a Hard NOPE for me ! If it was user error, that would be me as well, don't read instructions well... I'll stick with my covered trailer - which I've never used personally, but all my friends say works Great! Bought it a few years ago to do a Mexico/Central America trip, but the world went into the $H!Ter in late 2019 & have no desire to be in that part of the planet for the foreseeable future. For now, I'll stick to riding wherever I go 👍

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching the video, and commenting. I have ridden motorcycles all across the U.S., into Canada, and into Mexico. Then one day my butt got old. LOL. We retired and like to travel in our RV but I still want to take the bike and ride in different places as we travel. The "Rampage" was the tool that enabled us to do that. So other than that drop (which of course I got on video) it has worked flawlessly for us. Ride as long as you can and thanks again for your comment.

[@xltranger98]

I’ll stick to a trailer thank you

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey XLT, thanks for watching my video. I did the enclosed trailer scene for a long time, and it was great. After retiring and traveling in an rv for extended periods, the enclosed trailer was no longer the best way for me to take the bike, AND to have a cage vehicle as well. The Rampage was the answer. Yea I showed where I screwed up and let it drop over, there was no damage, but I do pay better attention now when I operate the lift. Thanks for your comment.

[@chriskuczmarski3448]

I have this lift it is to sketchy for me Should always have hand on the bike even if you got your kick stand down just our luck it probably would of fell the other direction. There wheel chock should be designed differently so that when you put the front wheel in it that the bike stays standing straight up no matter what just like a bike stand you can purchase for the garage floor or trailer. Look into the neo-dyne ultimate bike lift I’m going that route myself much better system I just got one bout to install it on my semi

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Yea you definitely need to be paying attention while using this. That was the problem because I was concentrating more on filming it than I was landing it. Other than this it has worked great. Thanks again for your comment.

[@robertvilliard3402]

Spray some silicone on the rails, it'll make easier to pull out.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Robert. Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. I do that every time I mount the lift in my truck. However, since dirt tended to stick to it, i usually wipe it off with a soft cloth after spraying it. Sometimes as we travel that lift will be working, on and off for about 4 months at a time. But sounds like you must have had more positive results from doing that. I will take your advice and lightly lube that thing more often. Thanks for your comment. Do you have one of these?

[@TheOldWhiteGuy]

The kick stand would have prevented this incident. What if you had put the kick stand down and it tipped the other direction? Think as you are lowering you should have your hand on the left grip assuring the bike tips to the left.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Doug, thanks for watching the video and leaving a helpful comment. You are absolutely right. That is the normal procedure. To guide the bike onto the kickstand when lowering it. Very observant. My mind was concentrating more on making a video than it was on the actual task. Thanks again for your comment.

[@cameronbartley6139]

I noticed the jiffy wasn't down .

[@billcarolstravelproject]

I wished I would have noticed it. But I haven't forgotten that since then. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gregsanford3848]

seems to me alot of pulling pins lining up holes,there are other types available

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching my video. You are right about pin placements, but its not that bad once you figure out what your doing, unless of course you try to film yourself and forget to put down your kickstand down. Thanks for your comment.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

I should add the main thing that sold me on this lift. I did explore other options and paying the freight to have these things delivered was outrageous, so I decided that I would select one that I could go there and have it installed for less money than I could gave it shipped to me. The distributer for the Rampage was about 230 miles from me while the others were further and installation got complicated. I bought mine from AviMoto Distributors, in Wichita Falls, TX. Russ Melvin was the owner/installer. I just drove there and he installed the lift in the bed if my truck. We loaded his Harley a few times to show me how to operate the lift.

[@daygersden]

That thing seems like a big pain in the ass. Pull this out, Take this pin out, that pin in. Thanks I'll keep my covered trailer.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Dayger, thanks for watching my video. Your not the first to say that. Yea it is a little more intense than driving it into a trailer, but it definitely is the way to go for my needs. Since we travel a lot in our rv, it allows me to take the bike in my truck and I can tow the truck. It was the answer for including my bike when we travel. Thanks for your comment.

[@MediaBrainwashDOTcom]

I pretty much agree with you, but theft is a bigger problem with the trailer. It's pretty easy to do a snatch and grab of a trailer compared to having that tank up in the box.

[@matthorn8496]

How much for the entire system?

[@billcarolstravelproject]

I bought this a couple of years ago, and to the best of my memory it cost me $3200 installed. A guy named Russ Melvin from Wichita Falls Texas installed it for me. He is a " Rampage" dealer. We really get a lot of use out of that thing.

[@matthorn8496]

Are you able to put your tailgate up with the system in place?

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Matt, I cannot put the tailgate up on this truck because it has a 5 1/2' bed. You could put it up if you had a truck with an 8' bed.

[@alexanderrobinson7499]

…….. Just NO. Let’s do the math.. you have to modify your truck bed, load the heavy lift into the bed.. while in place your truck can’t have the gate put up meaning it’s not legal to drive unless the bike is in it or you remove the ridiculous lift…. You have to follow a billion steps putting pins in here and there, trust none of the cables or brackets get bent or broken.. Dude just be cool enough to have friends, or find a little hill and buy a 2x8. For years and years I loaded my shovel into my pick up by myself every weekend to go to the drag strip, never dropped it, usually did it myself. Why in the world would I take on all this inconvenience and expense to render my truck un-drivable until I STILL found a friend to help me load or un-load the lift itself.. coulda just had the friend help me load or unload the bike.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Alex. LOL congratulations on doing the math. Like I have said to others, its not for everyone, but let me clear up a couple of things. The only modification to my truck bed was that I had to drill 3 holes and insert expandable anchors. The truck is perfectly legal to drive with the tailgate down. There are only about 6 steps to operating the lift as you saw in the video, I DID miss one step, but will forever remember that step now. I have loaded and unloaded bikes on ramps and that is the very reason that I bought this lift. I can unbolt and remove the lift by myself in about 20 min. Same for putting it back in. This lift works for me. Thanks for watching the video, and leaving a comment.

[@larrywilson7933]

You couldn’t give me one of those cheap pieces of junk! That cable will fail at some point, wait and see….

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Larry, well thanks for watching that video and leaving a comment. I suppose its not for everybody. I have talked to the manufacturer and there is not been one incident of cable failure. There are other options for you out there, perhaps its just not this. But I like it and it has worked well for me.

[@xltranger98]

Well at some point a cable would have to be changed out. Fatigue is real

[@waltsisco]

What size bed is that.? 5.5?

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching my video. Yes it is a 5.5' bed.

[@waltsisco]

I have a kendon and F150 with the short bed too. I like this concept. Thanks

[@billcarolstravelproject]

@@waltsisco I had to Google what a Kendon is. Its a small motorcycle trailer? Ive never heard of it.

[@waltsisco]

Yes it's very small and can fit anywhere by standing it up. Still Rampage looks easier to use.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

I really like the "Rampage". You can check it out by going to www.rampagelift.com. If you havent already.

[@jareddahlseid551]

No way.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Jared. Thanks for watching my video. As you can tell from my other comments it is not for everyone. I guess you could say that this video was a part of the learning curve. It has been working great for me, except for this one screw up. Thanks for your comment.

[@thomaspegenau9092]

Seems like there’s gotta be a better way at too much shit going on for me !

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Thomas, thanks for watching my video and commenting. I just subscribed to your channel. At first it does seem like a lot going on, but after doing this for quite a while I find it not complicated and simple. This lift was the only way that I could travel with my RV, Harley, and truck. The only other way that I could do that is with portable ramps that have to be tied down to load and unload and then stowed and secured to carry them. I find the Rampage much easier and safer to use. So if you do find a better way, let me know.

[@thomaspegenau9092]

Completely understand

[@gabbyhayes4561]

In tirelessly to much work.😢

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Gabby, thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. It sort of seems complicated at first, but there are only 4 pins that need to be placed, and through repetition, it becomes less complicated. I think it is less work than carrying ramps and riding it up in the bed. That is my opinion. We are traveling now and I am loading and unloading this thing about every week.

[@gabbyhayes4561]

@@billcarolstravelproject Yre welcome.I like seeing what's out there. I'm sure once ya use it a couple times, it could be easy. I use a single low boy that's a tilt ride on. No p/u anymore,.. just a Taho. Right safe.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Just ride the fkn thing.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Your obviously not watching all of my videos to see the riding videos. Thanks for watching this one though.

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@billcarolstravelproject Nope, never seen another video. Enjoy!!!

[@scottmcaninch6255]

Don't want one

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Scott, i guess they are not for everybody, but I like mine. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@horstd.engart9362]

Too complicated.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Thanks for watching my video. Yea it seemed a little complicated to me too at first, but now its old hat. I like this lift. Thanks for your comment.

[@BurntDirtGarage]

Would have had the bike loaded and unloaded 12 times without wasting time or effort with that contraption. Buy proper ramps and make your life easier. Plus ramps are lighter and easier to unload when not in use. Lastly, that un-American flag in your garage is disappointing. That’s contradictory to everything we fight for and offensive to those that lost their life fighting for our freedom. Do better.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

BurntDirt, thanks for watching my video, and for leaving a comment. I did not need to load nor unload 12 times. I just need to load and unload as I see fit. I suppose this lift is not for everyone, but I like it. It is a safety measure. Also use it too rescue other bikers whos bikes have a breakdown issues. I'd like to see you load and unload a bike that will not run with your ramps. Im just guessing that the "un American flag that your talking about is my "Rebel" flag. Because my stars and stripes hang proudly in the front of my shop. You Are surely referring to the "Stars & Bars". If the Confederate Battle flag offends you, I suggest you do not come to my shop. Anyway thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@BurntDirtGarage]

@@billcarolstravelproject that’s the great thing about this country I guess. We can agree to disagree and you have the freedom to fly whatever flag you want. Cheers. I load non running bikes easily with my ramps by using by bed mounted winch. It’s a great little contraption that I find makes life super easy and convenient.

[@HD24680]

How funny. Triggered by someone’s decorative flag in a shop he has nothing to do with, so he has to come here and trash the equipment the man is using. 😂😂😂

[@lbpltd34]

i agree that we can all agree to disagree but not when it comes to symbolism as free speech. one can like the chiefs and one can like the cowboys and each is allowed to fly his flag. but what you are clearly failing to realize is that some symbols are in fact symbols of hate and oppression. in your warped mind, you may feel entitled to fly your flag and attempt to call it something other than the hate symbol that it is but others see through your charade and will call you out in it. like telling the teacher “fuck you,” you will be called out on it and soon you will not use those words with teachers; you may continue to feel that and think that and even use those words in other ways with other people but here we are talking about civil society and decorum. bottom line is we must responsibly use words and symbols regardless of what we “think” the first amendment provides, and i am sure the first amendment does not guarantee the right of one to offend over the rights of others to not be offended by others’ symbols and speech. it may be equal to but it is not superior to the rights of others. it is why you are not free to walk around without clothes. it may feel like your normal right but others have the right to be protected from your self expression. and it’s why you can’t yell “fire” other such in a crowded theater or use some words i’m sure you use to describe people of color. people have the right to not be confronted by hateful speech and imagery. you can say this or that and try to defend your “right” to fly your confederate flag and clearly you can and do, but your responsibility is to what the constitution is and what it requires to be upheld and maintained, not to your self-serving “rebel” heritage. clearly you can do that, but as the other comment says you do so only to demonstrate your right to be an idiot who interprets the constitution to be justification to do whatever he wants over and above the rights of others to not be exposed to hate speech and hate symbolism. it can be argued that many have died for your “right” to hate speech but the court has ruled on hate speech and it is not acceptable. you can think it in your own mind and in your home, but civilized society requires some cooperation and tolerance. and you should become informed of the fact that we do have a society that is founded on cooperation and tolerance. that is the american way. you are entitled, in your mind, to be racist and intolerant, and you are, but that is not the american way. sure, say what you will and flip the bird at me and others who disagree but we can all agree that the confederate flag is a symbol of failure and defeat and in fact represents a tradition that was defeated by american soldiers and people over a century ago. it is because those people live by standards and principle that those who “rebel” are tolerated. rather than hold exhausted and tired symbols of hate as your main source of identity, grow up or demand better of yourself. that’s what the writer suggests. growth is good. stagnation is bad. ignorance is worse. using hate symbols to exert your rights is one way of using your rights, it is, unfortunately, sometimes the only way ignorant people choose to express themselves and an indication that some simply choose to remain ignorant and intolerant because they enjoy the attention it brings. who uses free speech to hide behind outdated hate symbols? people who are just too lazy to think and instead choose to embarrass themselves and others while demonstrating same. others would kill for or rights, and many have died for them. but them “rebels”… they just “rebel.” we’d buy you the books but you’d just eat the pages. they’ve given you the rights and freedoms, you use them to gravitate toward losers and celebrate hate and intolerance rejected long ago while pretending to love america.

[@barryk8969]

That lift needs a redesign. Badly. It’s a great idea. But this one seems to be a first prototype.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Barry. Thanks for watching my video and leaving a comment. As far as I know this one is not a prototype. Just because I let the bike fall due to my own negligence doesn't make this a bad design. However I found out that it is not idiot proof. Once you learn how to properly operate the lift, and pay attention (which I allowed myself to become distracted) it works great.

[@warrenlingg6034]

Who in the hell would pay that much to load their bike! I guess people that don't work on their own bikes! Too bad 👎

[@billcarolstravelproject]

@@warrenlingg6034 Hey Warren. A lot of people pay this much for the convenience of being able to include their bike when they travel. People buy trailers that are more expensive than this. Not sure what this lift has to do with people who work on their own bike, but if you watch more of my videos you will see that I do work on mine and friends bikes. I like this lift. Works well for me.

[@MediaBrainwashDOTcom]

Bikes were made for riding. That thing is a piece of trash..... and it doesn't belong under a bike that nice.

[@billcarolstravelproject]

Hey Brainwash, Thanks for watching my video. Im going to bet your one of those young whippersnappers. LOL I remember talking smack about folks who hauled their bikes. Ive ridden to all four corners of the USA into Canada, and into Mexico, back when I was working I only had 2 weeks to complete each trip. Conditions are different now. Ive paid my dues and after retiring I like to travel extensively in my RV but cannot give up riding my bike. This lift allows me to keep riding in my new lifestyle. Thanks for your comment.