Anyone ever seen a pick-up truck bed cage that is made for hauling Monsters (or any other sportbikes)? Or a race-team support rack custom built for trackdays?
I need one. Also need a fast, safe and convenient ramp solution for loading my Monster into the back of my Raptor. Any ideas? Vendors?
This is about all I've seen:
http://www.discountramps.com/power-lift-motorcycle-ramp.htm (http://www.discountramps.com/power-lift-motorcycle-ramp.htm)
JM
Not sure of exactly what you're looking for.....
I used this rack for hauling up to two Monsters at a time, for *years*.
Bolts to the front of the bed.
I've not put 3 Monsters to it, center one backwards is what I'd do.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8336/8116984867_564f926267_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/8116984867/)
I'd gladly sell it for short money, as I no longer have a truck.
More info here: http://www.ccrsport.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=246 (http://www.ccrsport.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=246)
Those same folks also have a combo bed-extender/ramp:
http://www.ccrsport.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=285&zenid=ete7393ugqk53amqd49et5hbr3 (http://www.ccrsport.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=285&zenid=ete7393ugqk53amqd49et5hbr3)
Looks pretty damn slick to me.
(http://image.internetautoguide.com/f/auto-news/2009-toyota-ducati-tundra-sports-built-in-toolbox-bike-friendly-bed/26537200/2010-toyota-tundra-ducati-truck-with-toolbox-and-bike-bed.jpg)
The company I work for has a division of the business that sells and installs Knapheide equipment. Recently we've had a lot of interest in installing stuff into the new Ram ProMasters. The first time I saw one come through (was for an electrical contractor) I fantasized about making it a track-day hauler.
http://www.knapheide.com/article/717/products-for-all-new-ram-promaster (http://www.knapheide.com/article/717/products-for-all-new-ram-promaster)
As for your application with your raptor - if budget isn't too much of an issue, you could look into TommyGate lift-gates. That would change the back of your truck but could be REALLY slick for lifting bikes into the back.
This is pretty awesome:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOBvasLWmlA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOBvasLWmlA)
this is a nice rig too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ftq-WdBZpQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ftq-WdBZpQ)
frankly though I'd just buy one of these ramps http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/ramps/1200-lb-capacity-convertible-aluminum-loading-ramp-60333.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/ramps/1200-lb-capacity-convertible-aluminum-loading-ramp-60333.html) not sure if 72 inches is long enough for it not to bottom out while loading. I had this one and loaded my bikes into an F250 without problems...ramps now broke though (never let a friend borrow shit) :'( http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle_ramp_page.htm (http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle_ramp_page.htm)
I had the black widow and it worked great on my Yami Roadstar, Harley Electra Glide and a couple of Monsters - it can also be taken apart for easy transport
This may not be what you are looking for, but this works great for me. www.versahaul.com (//http://)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/20130722_201020_resized_zps072218d7.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/moore_clan/media/20130722_201020_resized_zps072218d7.jpg.html)
I think the raptor has a pretty high bed. It helps to back up to a slight hill so the ramp will be more in line with the bed to prevent high centering. FWIW A sport chock and tie downs works for me.
I have a Ram 2500 with a Tommy Lift for my balloons. I took a steel ramp and modified it to strap onto the lift. I can ride my bike straight onto the ramp, lift the gate straight into the truck. Works great!
I use the Versahaul 600Lb hitch carrier. It works great in my KingRanch F150.