Harbor Freight Tri-Fold Aluminum ATV Ramp Modified for Solo Motorcycle Loading (90018)

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5 жыл бұрын

This videos shows modifications I made to the Harbor Freight Tri-Fold Haulmaster 1500lb Aluminum ATV Ramp so that I could safely load a street bike into my truck by myself. Harbor Freight SKU: 90018, 69595, 60334
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Truck used is a 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with the longer 73.2" bed. Motorcycle used is a 2009 Yamaha WR250X.
Other motorcycles of mine that this ramp works for - 2015 Honda CB500F, 2013 Triumph Street Triple R
Modifications made to the ramp (with links and cost)
- Cut 5mm plywood to fit across all 3 fold panels $16 (www.lowes.com/pd/RevolutionPl...)
- Added 3M 2" wide safety walk tape $13 (www.homedepot.com/p/3M-2-in-x...)
- Drilled holes in crossmembers and inserted #8 size pinhead screws and nuts. Screw length 1.75" $5 at any hardware store.
I say in the video the modifications are $20. It is more like $35, but it significantly increase the capability of a $99 ramp. I would gladly buy this ramp outfitted as I have it for $135.
As always, it is best if you have someone who can help you load a motorcycle. This video is intended to show that you can do it safely on your own if the situation arises where you need to.
Comment with any questions!

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@drheckle 4 жыл бұрын

Love this, just bought one tonight and doing the modification tomorrow, thank you!!!

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Heckle sweet! thanks for watching. Hope your build goes well.

@dfrye2698 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I'm doing this, because I load a 3-wheel motorcycle and this mod will make it much smoother to ride up it.

@reidflemming8458 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best one I’ve seen. Nice work sir!

@Nucking-Futz 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I just bought the ramp and will be modifying it like that. This will definitely make it safer and easier to load things. Thank you for sharing.

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

OMAR 5432 thanks! hope it works out for you

@wrenchrat 3 жыл бұрын

I followed your instructions exactly and it turned out excellent. Thank you so much for posting this, I may also make a video referencing you as my guide for this.

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

very cool. happy you were successful!

@BigDogChopperRider Жыл бұрын

I subscribed after watching this! So helpful! I have been using a single ramp and a stepstool forever, but as I get older (turning 67 soon), it gets sketchier every time. Your video helped me make a decision on not only where to buy the ramp, but showed how to modify it as well to make it even safer. Thank you!

@CHIBA280CRV 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the ramps and that’s one sweet bike..

@josephmoody9644 4 жыл бұрын

great video..would have never thought of this..saved me 400$ thanks a ton

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

joseph moody very cool thanks for the comment!

@MotoGPfan3987 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I had been thinking about doing this for years with my ramp and you got me to get off my butt and do it. I also used the 5mm plywood but instead of bolts I used self drilling screws to anchor the wood to the rungs on the ramp. That made it super quick.

@iZacReyes 2 жыл бұрын

Dude helped me out so much! with the assistance of some drive up car ramps under the harbor freight ramp I can now easily walk my Honda Rebel up the back of my truck! Total cost from home depot to get all the supplies is around $47 now July of 2021. I'll probably add more grip tape later but this saved me from buying a $800 motorcycle ramp.

@dblrightclick 2 жыл бұрын

happy to hear it helped you out!

@grahambj 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I just picked this ramp up and was wondering how I could modify it for safety and you nailed it. Thanks!

@txroper 3 жыл бұрын

Liven' tha Life!! Good for you !

@markbenyoun1476 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting those but wasn't sure but you have a decent set-up. So now I'm gonna invest in one now

@fivetengarage2867 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same ramp and the same bike. I riveted in aluminium plates on the left side to walk up. Pretty similar to your setup. Works great for a small truck.

@flyinpolack6633 3 жыл бұрын

great idea

@missinglinq Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need!

@stephenwyman1628 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet set up bikes bad ass ..

@robdedgar 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting mods, thanks! I am from Bradford Pa, I noticed your Clarion University sticker.

@douglas9607 Жыл бұрын

Great idea with the ply. thank you for the video. sub/Likie!

@paulgregory9990 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.. as a suggestion in case you get caught in rain,,paint or stain the wood so it’ll last longer.. I’m gonna modify mine too Thanks

@hernilsoriano4873 3 жыл бұрын

I luv the bike forget the ramp!!!you are a luck dude...cheers

@tivowillieb 3 жыл бұрын

If you angle the bike diagonally you should be able to close the tailgate. You have to try it out to see if your ramp still fits beside it though lol.

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

just adding a comment that this ramp works for some of the bikes I have had - may be helpful to know. 2015 Honda CB500F, 2009 Yamaha WR250X, 2013 Triumph Street Triple R

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

Truthful video my STR does not have a belly pan so i can’t comment on if it clears a bike with that or not

@bigal7561 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have that same ramp but don't use it because of the gaps in the ramp.

@anthonys9754 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same truck and bike. If you tie it down at an angle, you can actually close the tailgate too.

@jakeblanton6853 3 жыл бұрын

And as soon as your foot goes between the rungs on the original ramp, you're going to drop that bike... I have a ramp that looks very similar to that one, although I don't remember where I bought it -- maybe Northern Tools... Even walking up it with a 400 lb sport bike is a bit sketchy... I wish I had added the walking platform like you did... Since it is a 6 ft ramp, the angle between the tailgate and the ramp is too much, so the fairing on the sport bike scrapes, so I had to create an elevated platform for the end of the ramp and a ramp that got up to that platform. Backing down into a ditch also works quite well, but there never seems to be a ditch handy when you need one... :) One difference that I notice on my ramp vs the one that you are using is that instead of chains to attach the ramp to the truck, there are nylon / polyester straps underneath it that you must attach to the chain hooks by your trailer hitch and then cinch up the straps tight. Because this pulls down on the ramp, it is very sturdy, but it would definitely be easier the way yours is set up since it would mean that you don't need to crawl under the ramp to set it up.

@andyfaivre5460 2 жыл бұрын

I almost bought. Yutrax make same ramp, welded, with lips build on sides for plywood, higher weight rating for 130. At cabelas. HF was 125. I liked the extra 250 pounds on rating and welds.

@lenjames 4 жыл бұрын

I like the idea with that said I have motorcycle trailer with a very narrow ramp and I find it difficult to load my 870 lb Harley on the trailer. This ramp is longer and wider than the ramp that came with the trailer.The trailer is only 10 or so inches high at the back when hooked up to my truck so I'm thinking this would make my footing better and the longer ramp would also make it easier to load the bike. great vid thanks for sharing

@cmoran8195 4 жыл бұрын

Len James which harley are you loading?

@christinewoodruff255 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sneaky, I like it, 120 bucks total?

@jmaegm 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one too and with coupon came out to $80. I also want to modify it but my first thought was with a screen not plywood to avoid extra weight and slipping.

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

That’s why I used thin plywood. Regular thickness plywood would not allow for the ramp to fold up. Metal mesh would work too but I think if your shoes were wet it would be more slippery than plywood.

@conradhoyos3388 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea. Think this would work with a Honda africa twin? Possibly ride it up

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

yeah an Africa Twin would for sure clear. I would never ride a motorcycle up a ramp. If you're alone and you dump it, you're potentially mega-screwed.

@jamesfoote2022 3 жыл бұрын

just load your bike with the front tire to the right behind passenger and you can then slide the back tire to the left into the corner and the bed will close holding the tire there without the need for an additional tiedown on the back + your ramp wont slide out when you are going uphill on a bumpy road....Instead of bolts I would have used pop rivets, but good video.

@erwinerwin1245 2 ай бұрын

Will the 5 millimeter (1/4 of an inch plywood) not break if one stands on it or when the motorcycle runs on it? I am about to do this project and I just need to buy the plywood and that is why I am wondering about strength.

@cb-gz1vl 3 жыл бұрын

I was able to load a BMW rt1200 onto my truck using one. The steps actually help cause you nudge the bike then let the wheels catch in the rungs. That's what I think its made for. Helps to do this off a sloped driveway. I want to see about using one of these with a harbor freight electric winch in the base of the truck bed and slowly work the bike up, if the bike is not running.

@dean1949 2 жыл бұрын

Cb750 Hey did you ever use that electric winch? I was thinking the same thing ,and using the winch on my motorcycle if broke down with. No assistance.

@cb-gz1vl 2 жыл бұрын

@@dean1949 Not yet. But I've seen others rig it up that way.

@dean1949 2 жыл бұрын

@@cb-gz1vl Thank you for your response and information . Have great day !

@Gixxr11 10 ай бұрын

Might of been answered. But how heavy is it ?

@tacomaclouds8013 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Will that wood hold up in rain and you think itd be slippery if a dirt bike had muddy tires? Grip tire is a good idea also.

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

Tacoma Clouds honestly the grip tape is the savior there. I used the ramp to load an appliance into my truck a few weeks ago and the wood was slippery with the shoes I happened to have on. More grip tape is the trick to resolve that. It is pricey but worth it. I plan to paint the wood to protect it a bit in rain.

@tacomaclouds8013 4 жыл бұрын

@@dblrightclick nice I just bought mine today planning on doing the same with the would and grip tape. Thanks for the reply

@richardstevens5961 4 жыл бұрын

dblrightclick Paint it with sand paint..

@aaronr7389 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice man, did you extend the chains that hook onto the truck that hold the ramp in place. I have the same ramp but my chains won't reach to hook onto my truck. About 1-7/8 away from being able to attach on my hook in the bed lol.

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

Aaron R no I’m just using the chains as they came with it. Newer full size trucks seem super wide, so that may be the problem. As far as new truck sizing, Tacoma’s are on the narrow side.

@aaronr7389 4 жыл бұрын

@@dblrightclick Nice thanks for the reply, yea for sure the problem I have a 2016 gmc sierra. Just went to the hardware store and got what I needed to extend the chain. $10 fix no big deal. Excellent video man thumbs up, thanks!

@drheckle 4 жыл бұрын

My avalanche had the same issue but going to add chain while modifying..

@notary9 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just order this ramp do you recall what size ply would you purchased? I think you said 5 mil. Not sure what the dimensions are for a five mil. Also what was the width and length of your cuts to fit into the slots?

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

Craig Pooler expand the original video description that I posted. Everything you need materials-wise for doing this is there. You’ll have some leftover plywood. I responded to someone else’s comment about the actual width.

@cmoran8195 4 жыл бұрын

How wide are the wood planks you used to attach to your ramp?

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

cmoran8195 roughly 11”. I cut the pieces of plywood to fit.

@alfredoalvarez3426 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for the ramp? And how would I ask for it if I go to the store?

@chrisdizzle313 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same ramp and I’m always worried I’m gonna fall through

@KG-gf2jo 3 жыл бұрын

I know you’re using it for a bike. Do you think this would be useful for a snowmobile?

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

weight would not be an issue as much as the angle. I haven’t been around a snowmobile in years so I’m not sure how much clearance they need or angle they max at. Mock it up with some wood cut to length to take a guess.

@christophersmith5712 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 road guide special approximately 950lbs I want to load it on to a 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 diesel with a 2 inch level kit on the truck think it would work with this setup I already made the ramp.

@dblrightclick 2 жыл бұрын

LOL if this isn’t sarcastic then .. hard no unless you want to risk severe injury

@erwinerwin1245 2 ай бұрын

Nice modification. Did you not have to drill holes into the ramp to attach the plywood?:

@catfish24 Ай бұрын

DUH Yes he did how do you think the plywood is staying on there.

@erwinerwin1245 Ай бұрын

@@catfish24 Sometimes one does not have to pre-drill. I copied his idea and bought screws that do not need pre-drilling. Just screw them in and they pre drill themselves.

@catfish24 7 күн бұрын

@@erwinerwin1245 oh I am sorry I see what you mean now I thought you meant the plywood was just sitting on there without any screws .My Bad

@erwinerwin1245 7 күн бұрын

@@catfish24 LOL. I did not think that the plywood would just sit there. I copied his method and also bought the 80 grip paper and it makes an amazing difference and loading my motorcycle is now a piece of cake.

@roverttumbles 4 жыл бұрын

Will this work with a cruiser? Ground clearance on mine is 5.5"

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

probably not. my standard Honda CB500F barely clears it. I used to have a VStar 950 and there is no way I would even attempt it with this ramp not only due to the weight rating, but you would not really be able to walk alongside it as easily as a standard, sport bike, dual sport, etc.

@roverttumbles 4 жыл бұрын

@@dblrightclick Thank you!

@seanoleary1979 3 жыл бұрын

Same as my Goldwing. You have to find a 'dip" like the one you probably have in your driveway to lessen the bed to ground angle a bit with only a 6' ramp. Just put the rear wheels of the truck into the dip and load up!

@pacobordok6666 4 жыл бұрын

Will that work for a zero turn mower? 54 dexk

@dblrightclick 4 жыл бұрын

Paco Bordok probably not unless you removed the deck to clear. You probably need to get a trailer.

@EaStxVaNxiNc Жыл бұрын

Like your foots not gonna go threw that thin thin wall paper type wood

@randymagnum143 3 жыл бұрын

Good information! I clicked because i was gonna make fun of horrible fright ramp, but after watching, it seems to work for you! What bothers me is all the harley 💩🥔🥔 fudds in the comments who are driving their pigs around in their truck. Dirt bikes yea, i get it, but your 1/2 ton boomermobiles? 😂 do they crank up the radio and make everyone listen to bonjovi and journey while it's up their, like they do while out fudding around? 💩🙉😆

@tommyhammer4301 2 жыл бұрын

what do you ride? Crotch rocket soy boy with your a$$ up in the air? You must like that. You probably listen to rap music too. 😂

@randymagnum143 2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyhammer4301 you're the guy making all the noise on your 750lb rolling cod piece?

@6262nate Жыл бұрын

And if you turned your bike front wheel you close your tailgate

@catfish24 Ай бұрын

They are way to short they need to be at least 12 inches longer to make the incline less. Great job though.

@seanoleary1979 3 жыл бұрын

...but will it hold a Goldwing on the way up?

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

Van's Best Friend I’m strongly leaning toward no

@joelewis3245 3 жыл бұрын

You know you can angle that bike and close the tailgate.

@scottwall4669 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to film with a screaming lawnmower. Can you wait 4 minutes for Jose or Hose B to turn off mower??????

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

sorry .. I’ll be sure to film in my private studio next time.

@delmar2169 3 жыл бұрын

There's always a karen to comment.

@TKO-NY 3 жыл бұрын

Put bike in corner to corner, close gate. Problem solved.

@ducatil-twin3379 4 жыл бұрын

Only a bitter dummy would give this a thumbs down.

@jondoough Жыл бұрын

$20 lol

@albundy8052 3 жыл бұрын

Use a WINCH.

@randymagnum143 3 жыл бұрын

Wtf, really?

@JB-bb1zw 3 жыл бұрын

While that ramp is fine for a 300lb dirt bike Id never run my 900lb $30k harlwy up it. And for the record thats not how you atrap a bike down with a bolt on front fender, stop being a cheap F%&k and buy a piece of 2" sched 40 and wedge it between the tire and fender/triple tree bolts , then crank her down, strapping off like this guy will only blow out your fork seals...

@dblrightclick 3 жыл бұрын

okay bud calm down. Been tying bikes like that for a decade and traveled thousands of miles never blew a fork seal. I upgraded to a trailer with a wheel chock so you and your Harley that cost more than the truck and bike in this video combined can rest easy.

@rozd618 3 жыл бұрын

That's probly cuz you're a pansy ass. I have the same ramp but I'm not a pussy so I load all 3 of my Harleys with it any time I need to with no problem. Let the man load his bike how he wants to.

@randymagnum143 3 жыл бұрын

Know how harleys are like german shepherds? They both like to ride in the back of pickup trucks!