If you own a bike, you need a truck. Occasionally you'll need to haul it somewhere, whether it's to get a flat fixed or a turbo installed. If you're thinking that the trailer you tow behind your Honda Accord is fine, you're crazy. Yeah, trailers are OK for hauling but they're awkward to park and need to be stored. Nothing beats throwin' a bike in the back of the truck and mobbing out to a track day, bike show or stunt spot.
Getting your ride safely loaded can be pretty daunting if you don't have the proper equipment though. Using a flimsy piece of wood as a ramp is nonsense, and trying to muscle it up is also asking for trouble. Once loaded you want to make sure it's secured properly or it will end up on its side (or falling out), and there are specific products to make your life easier and give you some piece of mind.
Protecting your truck's bed is a must since scratches and knicks on an unprotected surface could eventually cause rust. Besides, scratches are plain ugly. Once you get where you're headed, there are a host of items that will prevent a hot or wet day from ruining the event. Most importantly, your truck needs to look as good as the bike it's hauling.
Wheel Dock
No need to compress your front suspension
Uses gas cylinder technology to hold front tire secure
Flat surface for easy roll in and out
SSB Says: The flat surface eliminates the need to do the herky-jerky to remove the bike, and the gas-charged stop means a single person can load by themselves.
$259.95
wheeldock.com