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Monster chase rack for pick-up truck?

Started by showerfan, December 29, 2013, 06:41:13 AM

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showerfan

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?
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Speeddog

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.



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

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
Looks pretty damn slick to me.
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ChrisK

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

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.
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muskrat

#6
this is a nice rig too 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  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
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
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dark_duc

This may not be what you are looking for, but this works great for me.  www.versahaul.com


Bill in OKC

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.
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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!
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