| There is a lot more to motorcycle loading ramps than | | | | secure it in the cab or bed of the truck instead of |
| meets the eye, or at least there should be. Even | | | | leaving it leaning on the tailgate. |
| though ramps are a relatively simple product, there are | | | | Safety features are as important as ease of use in |
| a few features you may want to consider before you | | | | motorcycle loading ramps, maybe even more so. |
| make your purchase. Let's take a look at some of the | | | | Newer loading ramps have been developed with |
| features that are available. | | | | safety given prime importance. First off are the safety |
| Today's motorcycle loading ramps are superior to the | | | | straps which are used in two ways. |
| traditional ramps that were used in the past. Their | | | | The safety straps are designed to secure the loading |
| innovative design has led to ramps that are much | | | | ramp against your tailgate so it doesn't move while |
| easier to use. Safety concerns have been addressed. | | | | you are loading or unloading your motorcycle. You |
| And they are also much lighter. If you are looking for | | | | definitely don't want that ramp to start sliding while you |
| an easy to handle ramp, an aluminum loading ramp is | | | | are on it with your bike. |
| probably best. | | | | They are also used to hold the loading ramp together |
| Newer ramps can often be broken down into sections. | | | | while in transit. Again you don't want to be concerned |
| Sectional ramps often consist of three sections which | | | | about the ramp sliding around while your vehicle is in |
| are joined with a connection rod. This makes them | | | | motion. This can't happen if you use the safety straps |
| great for storage as well as being quick to set up or | | | | to secure the ramp. |
| tear down after use. | | | | Another worthwhile safety feature is one that is |
| On a sectional ramp, the platform may expand to | | | | especially appreciated by anyone who has to load or |
| around thirty eight inches across. This gives you lots of | | | | unload unassisted. Use the attaching lip to ensure the |
| room to load your bike into a truck. Once you've | | | | ramp does not slip or move while in use. It comes |
| unloaded your bike, fold the ramp in half or even take it | | | | complete with rubber pads so your tailgate is not |
| apart to store until the next time | | | | damaged during use. |
| Although you don't necessarily have to disassemble | | | | There are many motorcycle loading ramps on the |
| the ramp while you go for a ride, it does allow you to | | | | market today. Be sure to check out the features each |
| stow it away while you are gone. It does take some | | | | offers in order to get a ramp that is safe as well as |
| time to put it back together but at least you can | | | | being easy to use and store. |