is it safe to carry on truck

[digger58]

I have a 06 chev 1/2 ton 4wd crew cab truck,the box is about 5'8".
I want to know if the truck can safely carry my 05 ultra?

Heavy bike to be loading in the back of a truck,,if you must haul it,I would consider a trailer with a ramp door.

[shovelmike]

The truck can handle the weight. The big concern is making sure the bike is 100 percent secured and will not work loose when you hit bumps. If possible get a good chock for the front wheel, preferably a locking one. Also get good quality hold down straps and be careful where you hook them. Hauling is a last resort with me. I see bikes ridden many thousands of miles without a scratch, then damaged in an attempt to haul it. Damage from falling over or simply from the straps abrading with every bump. Use great care and think over everything as you secure it. I hope this helps. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

[humpbackbob]

My concern is the length.Ya got a 98" bike fitting on a 68" bed. Putting it in at an angle will not be easy, or very secure.IMO

[shovelmike]

Good point Bob. You caught me napping on that one.

[frisco-rigid]

3 good points but I would not hesitate for a moment..
I loaded and hauled many sickles over the years kitty-corner in short beds with even with the tail-gate down with no probs..
As mike said the secure tying is most important and totally up to you, it will be as good as you make it..
When I must do it, it just feels right butting the front wheel into the left front corner, rear wheel over in the right rear area, kick-stand down and lean it over normal, in first gear, and tie down as you wish..
Common sense, easy going and don't forget it's back there..

I recommend that you use good quality ratcheting tie downs. I use Fat Daddy brand with the 2" wide strap with lobster claw hooks on the anchor end.
Tie downs that use the friction buckles WILL come loose!
I also recommend the use heavy duty soft tyes around the bike's frame tubes to hook the tie down straps to. That way the buckle is away from the paint and chrome and the soft tyes save the frame's finish from damage caused by the strap hook. They are also alot easier to fish through ackward areas on the bike to get the best strap angle.

[94flhtcu]

Anyone see that west coast choppers tv show where thay were haulin a75,000 dollar chop in the back of a 75 dollar truck? I got a kick out of that.

I think I'd find a trailer. The thing about pick ups and electraglides...that's a LONG way off the ground. Bad things can happen with height and weight of the bike if it falls. Not like haulin superglides and sportsters. Just be careful, whatever you do.

[digger58]

Thanks for all the in put.I just dont like trailers .I dont have room to store something Ill use 1 or 2 times a year .last winter I used a friends trailer to go to bike week and blew 2 tires on the trailer,they arent cheep.
thats my excuse and Im sticking to it.

Thanks for your concerns and info.

I agree that the truck will haul the bike. Getting it on and off the truck is the difficult part. Make sure you have good sturdy set of ramps that are not too short. Short ones make for a steep incline. I line wide ramps as well.