pimped out pickup addiction - nklr

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I spent about $65 on two ramp ends and two 2x6's, I believe 10 footers. Attach the ramp ends to the boards per instructions, and trim to fit at a comfortable angle. I had an F150 ext cab, regular bed as well. I cut the boards to 8ft so they fit just right in the bed of the truck with the tail gate down. I could not close the tailgate with the KLR in the back unless it was sitting at an angle. I was not comfortable with it at an angle, so I always left tailgate down, which accomodated my ramps. I also drilled a hole on each end of the board which coincided with my tie downs in the bed of the truck. I ran some light weight rope through the holes and used this to secure the ramps while in the truck, and for storage in the garage when not in use... many ways to skin a cat... Paul Frisco, Tx A13 "Arden Kysely" wrote:

>Get a ramp or two, the longer the better to decrease the slope, >especially if your truck sits up high. I park my T100 at the end of >my driveway to take advantage of the elevation difference between the >street and curb. Then just push the bike up the ramp. Use the front >brake to control things. I used to ride them in, when bikes were >smaller and I was younger. Two ramps let you walk on one while the >bike goes up the other, and prevents having to take that giant step >up to the tailgate. If you're new at this, get some help the first >few times. > >Getting the bike out is just the reverse, only you need to use the >front brake more and make sure the bike tracks straight going down >the ramp. It will tend to turn because it is leaned over a little. >You may also need to have someone keep the ramp from separating from >the truck. > >Arden Kysely >A11 "Mr. K" > > >--- In DSN_klr650@y..., johnsilv@e... wrote: >> I recently purchased a Ford F-150 (super cab, regular bed)and I >have >> been thinking about how to load the KLR onto the bed in case of >> emergency. I am new to pick-up truckin' so I don't know anything >> about after market products or best practices. A lot of listers >seem >> to regularly truck their bikes around so I'm hoping someone can >tell >> me the best way to get the KLR on and off the truck. >> >> John in T.O. A11 > > >Checkout Dual Sport News at >http://www.dualsportnews.com >Be part of the Adventure! > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > >Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com >Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com >List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Richard Ohnstad]

Mike, And what would be the indication that they are "shot"? Richard in Tucson 94 KLR650 86 VFR750

> In a message dated 8/28/01 2:50:18 AM EST, dahlheim@... writes: > >

some

> after a rain. they loosen up >> > > And dont forget to order a new set of fork springs, The ones

compressed

> for 4 to 8 hours are shot, Unless you used a anti compressed think on the > wheel. >

[Swede]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., guymanbro@e... wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Dan Oaks wrote: > > on 8/28/01 9:28 PM, Duvall Ed at klxmoto@y... wrote: > > > > > > > But I don't want the wimpy extended cab, I need the Crew Cab.

I'm

> > > thinking the F250 Crew Cab long bed should do it. Now if I can > just > > > round up the 30 large or so I'll be all set. :^) > > > > > > Ed > > > Duvall, WA > > > > Down here in the south we refer to that as a "chain gang" cab. > > > > -- > > bierdo > > I thought those were Texas limos? > > dat brooklyn bum

That's if you stttrrrreeeetttccchhh 'em and put a hot tub in the bed. "Swede"