How to Use a Ramp Properly

How to Use a Ramp Properly for Your Motorcycle

A video introduction to ramps and foldup trailers from Yammie Noob

By HardRider Motorcycle Ramps are an essential tool for transporting a motorcycle in a truck or van. They provide a safe and secure way to load and unload your bike without causing any damage or injury. However, it is important to use the ramp properly to ensure maximum safety and efficiency. In this article, we will discuss how to use a ramp properly for your motorcycle into a truck or van.

Step 1: Choose the Right Ramp

The first step is to choose the right ramp for your motorcycle. There are many different types of ramps available on the market, and each one is designed to handle a specific weight capacity and angle. Before you buy a ramp, you need to consider the weight of your motorcycle and the height of your truck or van. A ramp with a weight capacity of 1,000 pounds or more is usually sufficient for most motorcycles.

Step 2: Position the Truck or Van

Once you have the right ramp, you need to position your truck or van properly. Ideally, you should park your vehicle on a flat surface to ensure stability. If your truck or van has a sloping driveway or uneven ground, use wheel chocks or blocks to keep the vehicle in place.

Step 3: Secure the Ramp

The next step is to secure the ramp to your truck or van. Most ramps come with hooks or straps that attach to the vehicle's tailgate or bed. Make sure that the ramp is securely attached before you begin loading your motorcycle.

Step 4: Prepare Your Motorcycle

Before you start loading your motorcycle onto the ramp, you need to prepare it properly. This involves removing any loose items such as mirrors, saddlebags, or windshields that could be damaged during the loading process. You should also make sure that your motorcycle is in neutral and that the engine is turned off.

Step 5: Line up Your Motorcycle with the Ramp

Now it's time to line up your motorcycle with the ramp. Place the ramp on the ground and make sure it is properly aligned with your truck or van. You should also make sure that the ramp is at a safe angle for loading your motorcycle.

Step 6: Begin Loading Your Motorcycle

Once your motorcycle is in position, you can begin loading it onto the ramp. Start by placing the front wheel of your motorcycle onto the ramp and use the foot brake to keep it in place. You can then walk the bike up the ramp while holding onto the handlebars. Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground and use your legs to lift the bike up the ramp.

Step 7: Secure Your Motorcycle

Once your motorcycle is on the truck or van, you need to secure it properly to prevent any movement during transport. Use tie-down straps or bungee cords to secure the front and rear of your motorcycle to the vehicle's bed or frame. Make sure that the straps are tight and that your motorcycle is securely fastened.

Step 8: Test Your Setup

Before you hit the road, it's essential to test your setup to ensure that everything is secure. Gently push and pull your motorcycle to check that it is stable and that the tie-downs are tight. If everything is secure, you're ready to go.

Step 9: Unloading Your Motorcycle

When you arrive at your destination, it's time to unload your motorcycle. Begin by removing the tie-down straps and any other securing devices. You can then slowly walk your motorcycle down the ramp while keeping it upright. Make sure that you have a spotter to help you unload your motorcycle safely.

Step 10: Store the Ramp

Finally, once you have unloaded your motorcycle, you need to store the ramp properly. Make sure that the ramp is clean and dry before storing it. You should also keep it in a dry and secure place to prevent any damage.

For a Fast Motorcycle, a QuickShifter is a Must

One of the most popular motorcycle upgrades for track racing riders has been the motorcycle quick shifter. This add-on completely changes the overall rider performance and experience by going faster and making it a little easier to change gears. This must-have upgrade has reached the streets as more and more street riders are adding quick shifter to their motorcycles. Let’s take a closer look at what quick shifters are and why you need one for your motorcycle.

The quick shifter is able to unload the transmission by manipulating the ignition spark. When you lift up the lever to go up a gear, the quick shifter reduces the load on the drive train by temporarily stopping the ignition or cutting the fuel in the engine just enough for the new gear to slip into place.

In order to change up the gear when riding your motorcycle, many riders roll off the throttle, pull in the clutch, click up a gear, release the clutch, and then roll the throttle back on again. Although you get the hang of this after some time of riding, it does take time. With a quick shifter, the rider will not have to touch the clutch or throttle at all. All you have to do is click up with your foot and the quick shifter will handle everything else for you. Since there are fewer steps for you to do, the bike is quicker and has better performance.

The quick shifter is able to unload the transmission by manipulating the ignition spark. When you lift up the lever to go up a gear, the quick shifter reduces the load on the drive train by temporarily stopping the ignition or cutting the fuel in the engine just enough for the new gear to slip into place. The quick shifter allows the rider to keep the throttle pinned while you change gears.

Having a quick shifter installed on your motorcycle is known to be safer than a motorcycle without one. Having a quick shifter eliminates the need to adjust the clutch or throttle before or after a gearshift. Since the quick shifter makes changing gears so much easier by requiring fewer steps, the rider is able to stay focused on the road and have overall better performance and control.

There are 2 different types of quick shifters you can choose from: push and pull quick shifters. The one you choose will depend on whether or not your shift lever needs to be pushed up or down when changing gears. The type of quick shifter you get will depend on the motorcycle model you have. Some popular quick shifter brands are Dynojet, HM, and Bazzaz.

Quick shifters are known to be used on the track for the purpose of getting faster lap times in their races. Riders need to be able to change gears quickly and efficiently and quick shifters allow them to shift faster without compromising any power loss. However, quick shifters have become quite common among street motorcycles because it provides a clutchless transmission. Although a motorcycle does not need a quick shifter, many motorcycle riders enjoy having one because the fast and smooth upshifts are so satisfying.

If you are riding a motorcycle without a quick shifter, the gearbox performance will depend on how you shift gears. If you shift smoothly then your gearbox will last you a long time. However, it has been known that quick shifters can damage your motorcycle’s gearbox. Quick shifters should not cause any damage to the gearbox because it cut the fuel and/or spark during the shift time which makes the shifting easier on the transmission with no loading during that split second shift change. Many riders state that a quick shifter is actually less harmful to the gearbox than regular shifting.

Quick shifters were known to only be added to track racing motorcycles, but many riders have been adding the upgrade to their street motorcycles as well. Motorcycle riders want to have that performance boost and speed a quick shifter provides. Many quick shifters can be fitted into pretty much any bikes while others can be model specific.

With so many types of quick shifters in the market today, riders are able to pick the one that fits best for their motorcycle. If you are a rider that enjoys racing fast both on the track and the streets, then a quick shifter is the perfect upgrade for you.

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