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Originally Posted by Deznutjob
With the size of my lift I now keep a 1 ton floor jack in the back of my rig. One thing I need to watch out for is the cracking tailgate, it hasn't happened yet but when I load up my bikes I "RIDE" up the ramp!  Imagine if the tailgate snapped while I'm doin that! 07 WR450F and 05 YZ250 2smoke with tricked out rhino in tow! I'll post a pick next time I'm loaded up, I just never think about taking one at the time. |
LOL... that is too funny man. btw, when the hydro seal blew on the jack i was in full "torque" mode on the jackhandle. the result was me slipping, falling headfirst into the corner of the truck cutting my forehead open. i was pissed! well we were in BFE and no cell signal. i unloaded my 520SX and rode it down I20 till i found a gas station, called DPS and they brought me a jack. my mechanic was with me at the time, he stayed behind with the other bike, but for my birthday later that year he bought me a 1ton jack. still have it!
i ride up the ramp too. i'm too short to make that leap of faith. i'd almost rather buy a new tailgate then smash my shin, again. in all seriousness, i dont question the integrity of the tailgate. i gave my Tacoma the same treatment and it was more fragile than the Tundra's. No doubt some people have had issue but i just dont see it happening from mx bikes.