Will a Medium size sport bike fit in the bed

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:12 am

Anyone actually done this, i was wanting to try to fit an 05 CBR600RR in the bed, the wheel base is 54.5 in. but thats axle to axle so maybe 72 inches total i'd imagine it would fit but i wanted some input from people that have done it, thanks for anyones help

malkavian · Post by **malkavian** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:04 pm

my 03 600rr fit with the tail gate down before i bought my trailer. measure from the front of the tire to the rear axle for future ref.. then measure your bed.

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 6:03 am

if an 03 fits i'm pretty sure an 05 would fit, the 04 had a .2 inch longer wheelbase, did you use a canyon dancer to tie it down, and if you dont mind, how did you load it and get it unloaded, did you just ride it down, or back up to something, did you also have to use a bed extender or was it all good?

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:17 pm

I don't see why not. I've measured it out one time, and my Harley would fit with the tailgate down, putting the rear tire on the tail gate.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:27 pm

hope those tailgate cables hold up, they have been known to snap

malkavian · Post by **malkavian** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:05 pm

yeah I use a canyon dancer. And dont use the regular cam type tie downs I had one snap on me and it was rated for 5000lbs. I had the dirt bike in the back then it only weighed around 250 lbs.. I bought a enclosed trailer for my bikes now. v nose 13 ft will hold 3 bikes .. I paid about 2800 for it.

malkavian · Post by **malkavian** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:07 pm

you in the military down there. i have a air force budy at warner robins. works in the c-130 sectoin.

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:10 am

malkavian wrote:you in the military down there. i have a air force budy at warner robins. works in the c-130 sectoin.

sure am, i work in the 135 unit, i'm active duty

malkavian · Post by **malkavian** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:01 am

ex military here.. c-130 cc.

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:36 am

4 and out, or did you retire? i am a engine troop by trade, btw how did you get your bike out of the bed? ramps and just kinda roll off with it?

malkavian · Post by **malkavian** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:53 pm

did 4 and out wish I had stayed though... I have a folding ramp thats almost as wide as the bed. It was for loading 4 wheelers. But its wide enough to ride it up into the truck. I would fold it up and lift the rear tire and slide it in underneath the bike. it can be done by yourself but easier with two people