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Looking for some advice on loading a full size motorcycle, about 500 pounds, into a full size Chevy Express van. I can do it easily from my driveway as the driveway is slanted and I get a straight and level run into the van with a short 5' ramp. Can get out the same way easily too by myself.
But on level ground that is a different story. The van floor is about 29" above the ground. Using a 7' ramp there is no way I can load it myself. And my wife can not help me much. We'd like to take the bike on a road trip in the van. Anyone tried rigging up a winch?
I'm not too keen on trying to have the bike running and in gear trying to feather the clutch up the ramp as I walk along side it. Have to do that while trying to step up on to the bumper and then into the van. Can't ride it in or I would decapitate myself.
Anyone use one of those 3' wide ramps that you can walk up with the bike? Might be more confident in walking it up that running and in gear.
Thanks for any ideas!
But on level ground that is a different story. The van floor is about 29" above the ground. Using a 7' ramp there is no way I can load it myself. And my wife can not help me much. We'd like to take the bike on a road trip in the van. Anyone tried rigging up a winch?
I'm not too keen on trying to have the bike running and in gear trying to feather the clutch up the ramp as I walk along side it. Have to do that while trying to step up on to the bumper and then into the van. Can't ride it in or I would decapitate myself.
Anyone use one of those 3' wide ramps that you can walk up with the bike? Might be more confident in walking it up that running and in gear.
Thanks for any ideas!