Using Auto Ramps

[hddocfl]

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-16000-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock-67722.html

With limited room in my garage I was thinking these would work well to raise my Tri of the ground. Has anyone used these or similar ? Thanks Doc

 

[1dn5up]

I have a old pair of steel ramps. There 12" rise.

Same difference, just different height and material.

Works fine to me :clapping:

 

[hddocfl]

I can only find 8 3/4 " rise.

 

[rhino 2]

I can only find 8 3/4 " rise.

I'm thinking thats not enough... The bottom edge of your fenders might/will hit when you back up the ramp...:Shrug:

 

[mirider]

I have a set of RhinoRamps I got at Pep Boys......worked well for installing rear bumper and hitch. Only get about 6.5" additional height out of them but made it easier to access the work underneath. ThumbUp

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Looks like some type of composite material, not metal. No thanks!

 

[Lucky]

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-16000-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock-67722.html

With limited room in my garage I was thinking these would work well to raise my Tri of the ground. Has anyone used these or similar ? Thanks Doc

I use that same set with my 08Wing/Roadsmith. Works great for me. Especially cleaning and waxing wheels.

 

[hddocfl]

Looks like some type of composite material, not metal. No thanks!

No Rust on these and they break down for storage. Thanks Doc

 

[hddocfl]

I'm thinking thats not enough... The bottom edge of your fenders might/will hit when you back up the ramp...:Shrug:

Thinking I could drive up on them. Thanks Doc

 

[rhino 2]

Thinking I could drive up on them. Thanks Doc

Its the angle of attack thats going to be the problem..

 

[David357]

Thinking I could drive up on them. Thanks Doc

I use a pair of 9" rise Rhino Ramps on the rear wheels only. The front wheel is blocked under a 2 x 6.

Make sure you are riding up the ramp, not backing up the ramp. The trick with these lightweight ramps is to make sure the starting points of the ramps are firmly tucked under the front of the rear wheels. Otherwise, the ramps may start to slide as you ascend.

I also raise the trike suspension to its highest setting. (If your trike setup has this capability).

The lower front part of the fenders will just barely clear the ramp during the ascent, so keep this in mind.

I have not tried to ride up using three ramps on the trike yet.

 

[hddocfl]

I use a pair of 9" rise Rhino Ramps on the rear wheels only. The front wheel is blocked under a 2 x 6.

Make sure you are riding up the ramp, not backing up the ramp. The trick with these lightweight ramps is to make sure the starting points of the ramps are firmly tucked under the front of the rear wheels. Otherwise, the ramps may start to slide as you ascend.

I also raise the trike suspension to its highest setting. (If your trike setup has this capability).

The lower front part of the fenders will just barely clear the ramp during the ascent, so keep this in mind.

I have not tried to ride up using three ramps on the trike yet.

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I think I can use my M/C lift to raise the front, Thanks for the Tips. Doc

 

[David357]

I use a pair of 9" rise Rhino Ramps on the rear wheels only. The front wheel is blocked under a 2 x 6.

Make sure you are riding up the ramp, not backing up the ramp. The trick with these lightweight ramps is to make sure the starting points of the ramps are firmly tucked under the front of the rear wheels. Otherwise, the ramps may start to slide as you ascend.

I also raise the trike suspension to its highest setting. (If your trike setup has this capability).

The lower front part of the fenders will just barely clear the ramp during the ascent, so keep this in mind.

I have not tried to ride up using three ramps on the trike yet.

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I think I can use my M/C lift to raise the front, Thanks for the Tips. Doc

That will work! I have done that when I need to work on the front end of the trike.

Just be sure to chock the rear wheels real good.ThumbUp

 

[arcticatv]

I use rhino ramps and they work fine. No clearance problems, although its a little cramped under there.

 

[BillR]

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnum-16000-auto-ramp-set-with-built-in-safety-chock-67722.html

With limited room in my garage I was thinking these would work well to raise my Tri of the ground. Has anyone used these or similar ? Thanks Doc

I have this set. They work well for me. I use a floor jack to raise the rear end and put the ramps under the wheels.

When finished, I put it in neutral and give it a little push back and walk back with my hand feathering the front brake (trike off).

 

[desertclassic]

Thinking I could drive up on them. Thanks Doc

I drove my trike up on the same type of ramps. I also used a metal ramp for the front wheel. I drove it up all 3 and I will not do that again. It sure made it easy to get under the trike. Jim

 

[bikerbillone]

I use that same set with my 08Wing/Roadsmith. Works great for me. Especially cleaning and waxing wheels.

Ditto that on my 2005 GW/2012 RS.

 

[hddocfl]

Thanks All, I will get a set. Doc

 

[BillR]

Thanks All, I will get a set. Doc

:wave4: Don't forget to use the 20% off coupon. :clapping:

 

[67wizard]

I drove my trike up on the same type of ramps. I also used a metal ramp for the front wheel. I drove it up all 3 and I will not do that again. It sure made it easy to get under the trike. Jim

Why not drive up on all three again?

You said it made it easier to get under the trike.

 

[Bill G]

I have used ramps when needed. I have used jack stands when needed. I also use a J&S Jacks trike lift a lot. Depends on the task or cleaning project at hand.

Ride Safe,

Bill G

 

[hddocfl]

Thanks Bill G, I love pictures and you have taken a lot. Do you have the jack stands in this picture above on the Axle ? Thanks Doc

 

[Bill G]

Thanks Bill G, I love pictures and you have taken a lot. Do you have the jack stands in this picture above on the Axle ? Thanks Doc

No the jack stands are on the frames front cross member under the trunk. The trike was lifted with floor jacks under the tie down rings on each side of the axle then the jack stands were set in place. I wanted the rear axle to hang freely not supporting the trikes weight. I was installing rear trike lift brackets and needed the full movement of the axle up and down for the install.

Ride Safe,

Bill G

 

[hddocfl]

Thanks Bill G Like I always say a picture is worth a thousand words. I did notice not on the axle, Had no idea the Tri could be held up with the cross braces. Again Thanks Doc