Anyone loaded and transport a motorcycle in the bed?

[SentinelOne]

Thanks. Yeah, my plan is to use my Baxley Sport chok.

I maybe also put some plywood underneath it like PhilTMonster did with his Harley

Good news is you have some time...not exactly riding season in MA! . Lived in Dracut, MA from 2013-2016...not that Colorado is much better in winter (way better in summer - eg mountains) - my bikes are up for the season!!

Happy Ape'ing

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[koolio]

Good news is you have some time...not exactly riding season in MA! . Lived in Dracut, MA from 2013-2016...not that Colorado is much better in winter (way better in summer - eg mountains) - my bikes are up for the season!!

Happy Ape'ing

You lived in MA, nice! Dracut isn't far from me.

Awesome to see a fellow Aprilia owner! The Tuono V4 is a great bike.

I'm excited to not have to do this when trailoring my bike to the track

 

[Jager]

Have yet to transport any of my bikes in the CT, but have done countless road trips in my other trucks, hauling bikes to various tracks. I'm not seeing anything on the CT which will be any different.

I use a Baxley LA Chock (slightly bigger than your Sport Chock). I don't tie down the chock. It simply rests against the front of the bed, and captures the front wheel, of course. I then tie down the bike to the truck itself. Most important is having the tie-downs pull into the chock, so the bike can't move backward.

The chock isn't strictly necessary. But I've seen poorly rigged bikes have their front wheel pop loose (turning either left or right) if the truck hits a sharp bump. The chock prevents that, in addition to simply making loading and unloading the bike by yourself a bit easier.

I also recommend minimizing how much the forks are compressed during transport. Using the chock, along with good rigging (soft ties are your friend), and you don't need much fork compression.

Hardest part is unloading by yourself...

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[koolio]

Have yet to transport any of my bikes in the CT, but have done countless road trips in my other trucks, hauling bikes to various tracks. I'm not seeing anything on the CT which will be any different.

I use a Baxley LA Chock (slightly bigger than your Sport Chock). I don't tie down the chock. It simply rests against the front of the bed, and captures the front wheel, of course. I then tie down the bike to the truck itself. Most important is having the tie-downs pull into the chock, so the bike can't move backward.

The chock isn't strictly necessary. But I've seen poorly rigged bikes have their front wheel pop loose (turning either left or right) if the truck hits a sharp bump. The chock prevents that, in addition to simply making loading and unloading the bike by yourself a bit easier.

I also recommend minimizing how much the forks are compressed during transport. Using the chock, along with good rigging (soft ties are your friend), and you don't need much fork compression.

Hardest part is unloading by yourself...

https://www.amazon.com/Razors-Edge-...frdf794LjVMyJ-ct8buvYg&qid=1732874474&sr=8-27

Thanks for mentioning the Baxley chock. I was wondering if I could use it without bolting down the chock (of course with the straps pulling the bike forwards). I haven’t looked in detail yet but hope using the front tie down anchors in the bed has enough of an angle to pull the front wheel forwards.

 

[Crissa]

I use a Baxley LA Chock (slightly bigger than your Sport Chock). I don't tie down the chock. It simply rests against the front of the bed, and captures the front wheel, of course. I then tie down the bike to the truck itself. Most important is having the tie-downs pull into the chock, so the bike can't move backward.

I'd been looking for a good suggestion of a wheel chock! Does the Baxley fit under the slant in the Cybertruck? The pictures show it as setting the wheel back further than the front feet of the chock.

-Crissa

 

[Jager]

I'd been looking for a good suggestion of a wheel chock! Does the Baxley fit under the slant in the Cybertruck? The pictures show it as setting the wheel back further than the front feet of the chock.

-Crissa

When I eyeballed it after first getting my CT, the Baxley looked like it would work okay. But you're right, @Crissa, that's kind of a critical point, being able to fit up under the slant.

Here in Northern Virginia we've still got serious snow hanging around and the shed where I keep the Baxley (and my bikes) is across a hundred feet of snowy grass. Whenever it thaws I'll pull the Baxley out and check for sure.

 

[Crissa]

When I eyeballed it after first getting my CT, the Baxley looked like it would work okay. But you're right, @Crissa, that's kind of a critical point, being able to fit up under the slant.

Here in Northern Virginia we've still got serious snow hanging around and the shed where I keep the Baxley (and my bikes) is across a hundred feet of snowy grass. Whenever it thaws I'll pull the Baxley out and check for sure.

Enough snow will protect the ground from the truck!

Geez, that's beautiful.

On the other hand, I'm getting new tires and have an excuse to ride across the pass in the sun six days in a row this week.

-Crissa

 

[koolio]

I'd been looking for a good suggestion of a wheel chock! Does the Baxley fit under the slant in the Cybertruck? The pictures show it as setting the wheel back further than the front feet of the chock.

-Crissa

Hmm, that’s a good question. I’ll have to double check that. If not, I’ll need to use a block of wood or something to fill the gap

 

[Jager]

On the other hand, I'm getting new tires and have an excuse to ride across the pass in the sun six days in a row this week.

-Crissa

Two wheels or four?

I did a solo bike trip across the continent back in 1997. One of my most memorable rides. I spent a week in Cali. Just loved it. Tip of the hat to you boys and girls who live out there. And thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the fires. Such a tragedy, that.

 

[Crissa]

Two wheels or four?

Two, of course. I'm a late bloomer when it comes to motorcycles - but I have always bicycled.

My spouse has ridden for over thirty years, and when we were looking for new bikes - an e-bike for me and a new motorcycle for her - she got a 0 down 0 percent deal and decided her saved up cash was burning a hole in her pocket, and bought me a used motorcycle instead of a bicycle "because at least you'd be wearing armor" and sent me to class to learn.

That was back in 2019 and now I ride it everywhere in range ^-^

-Crissa

 

[Jager]

Two, of course. I'm a late bloomer when it comes to motorcycles - but I have always bicycled.

My spouse has ridden for over thirty years, and when we were looking for new bikes - an e-bike for me and a new motorcycle for her - she got a 0 down 0 percent deal and decided her saved up cash was burning a hole in her pocket, and bought me a used motorcycle instead of a bicycle "because at least you'd be wearing armor" and sent me to class to learn.

That was back in 2019 and now I ride it everywhere in range ^-^

-Crissa

Now that's what you call a good wife! Congrats on finding someone that special!

 

[STUPAPI]

Hauled my road glide.. easy , 750lbs plus me rode on and the tailgate didn’t flinch.. 900+lbs had chains just in case but removed them for the drive. Ended up using a small motorcycle jack to take the weight off the back wheel and transfer it to the bed by jacking just aft of the center of the bike and then strapping down to the four tie down points .. bike didn’t move for the 950 miles from DC to Florida

What brand jack did you use, could you post a pic of the jack? Did you consider bolting the motorcycle stand to the truck? Is there an actual area that's recommended for bolting the stand?

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