Ramping it up!

[manuel32]

Pine wood will rot in a year.

[DanielT]

A winch! Remote controlled preferably

[Bitfik]

Don't know how to post links, but if you look up "20 idiots on motorcycles" on utube, some of the clips are of people using ramps to TRY to load bikes on trailers.


Not sure I fancy it tbh.


Could you do something like putting a ramp on the steps and store the bike with the front wheel only as far up the steps as to allow the gate to close. Change to a solid wooden gate so ppl can't see your pride and joy, then anchor chain it there?

[rustyrider]

Don't know how to post links, but if you look up "20 idiots on motorcycles" on utube, some of the clips are of people using ramps to TRY to load bikes on trailers.

All of them made the fatal mistake, they shut the throttle too soon.  Once you decide you are going to go for it, you go for it, you don't bottle it halfway or you will end up under the bike.

[Bitfik]

Agree with rusty, prob best option is to move the steps closer to the house if you have room. Expensive tho, and as you are intending to move in no way practical sadly

[philshaq]

Cheers guys, I've been having a think about your different suggestions - was tempted to go and ride it up the steps without a ramp but then I realised I didn't want to kill myself!!


I think im going to go for the 2.5meter ramp, with two lengths of wood the same length to put my feet down on either side so I can walk it up the ramp.


I think i'd have toyed with the idea of moving the steps if we were staying but you're right Bitfik its too costly...


Plus there is the advantage of it being up some steps without an easy way down if I use a removable ramp so no-one can swipe it if they fancy cutting through the lock/ground anchor and disc lock that will be on it. Plus the chain around the gate at the bottom.


If I manage it and can do it half decently I'll post a video!


What's the worst that can happen...

[chris.biker]

I notice with the 20 idiots they all seemed to be Americans or  German trying to be an American. It brings to mind the phrase ''learning to walk before you run, so first learn to hold a bike up right , then progress to taking a bike into a corner going around it and then out of a simple corner and maybe then progressing to going up a ramp.

[manuel32]

Make very sure the ramp is fixed top or bottom as the bike will eject it out the back.  :lol

[philshaq]

good point Manuel! I've planned on fixing it at the bottom by securing a piece of wood into the ground for it to but up against when in place. I was also thinking of some retaining straps at the half way point.


So whats the betting on me managing it, or does everyone think I'm going to end up trapped under the bike on the steps until I die of starvation or blood loss?!! now that will be something to watch on youtube...

[Bitfik]

Hope it all goes well m8. Please tell us!

[dickturpin]

Did you not like the winch idea? Maybe someone local could let you try before you buy?

[rustyrider]

Make sure the ramp has a decent non-slip surface, otherwise even with the slightest damp the bike will go sideways.

[philshaq]

My second idea is to buy a crane dickturpin... that should sort it out!

None slip is a must, I'll either make sure it's got it on or put it on after with glue and sharp sand.

Cheers guys, I'll let you all know.

Phil

[red98]

i would make a concrete ramp from top step to gate,sit astride the bike with feet on the floor and ease up using throttle and clutch.....if your using the bike every day i would also remove the hand rail.........good luck 

[manuel32]

My bike got picked up yesterday by the seller, dealers, a slight misfire at low speed,just turn the throttle a bit it splutters and then goes well,,haha too well,,anyway the had a marvelous set of steel galvanised ramps to get the bikes in the transit van.


Then on the site i am working at they have steel scaffold planks with grip cutouts,raised holes for grip,,a couple of them in a line would be perfect,better than wood,,perhaps

[red98]

My bike got picked up yesterday by the seller, dealers, a slight misfire at low speed,just turn the throttle a bit it splutters and then goes well,,haha too well,,anyway the had a marvelous set of steel galvanised ramps to get the bikes in the transit van.


Then on the site i am working at they have steel scaffold planks with grip cutouts,raised holes for grip,,a couple of them in a line would be perfect,better than wood,,perhaps

yes....much better than wood....wood outside is never going to last 

[JZS 600]

Why not build up slowly with a couple of ramps and some oil drums, get your confidence up over some obstacles before attempting the steps

  :lol

Kickstart here we come!

[DanielT]

Like this you mean?
http://youtu.be/AP4yJDGHZBc?t=40s

[GringoRojo]

"wood outside is never going to last " 

trees seem to manage fine.

[philshaq]

Trees do seem to do fine, but I wouldn't want to ride a bike up one...


THanks for the suggestions as always, I may try going for smaller heights to start with... Its only 28inch high though so not too bad!


I've bought a 7.5foot 18inch wide ramp, that should sort it out, just need two pieces of wood the same length to put down for my feet as I'm going to take it up nice and slow with my feet down on the planks on either side... then I've just go to get it back down!!!hahahaha...