Will a GSX-R600 fit in the bed

[DAngelo Harrison]

I'm looking to get a motorcycle. Will a motorcycle fit in a Sporttrac Bed with an extender. If nt is there anything I can buy to make this work?

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

The GSX-R600 will fit in the bed but you won't be able to use the bed extender. My CBR1000RR fits in the bed with the tailgate down but the rear tire will not fit within the bed extender. You don't need the bed extender, all you need is 4 good tie down straps and you're set.

 

[DAngelo Harrison]

What is the best way to tie it down? Do you have any pictures?

 

[Jacob Dryer]

With my SV I use a canyon dancer on the clipons and then a ratchet strap to each tie down in the front. Then I run one through the passenger pegs to each of the rear tie down points.

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

Use 2 straps (one on each side) from the handle bars to the hooks at the bottom front of the bed. I use a device called a Canyon Dancer on the handlebars. It's a special straps that keeps you from having to place the hooks directly on the handle bars so you don't scratch them up. Use the other 2 straps from the rear foot peg mount (or sub frame) to the hooks at bottom rear of the bed.



I also use a device called a Sport Chock that will hold your bike straight up while you strap it down. They are a bitexpensive but well worth the investment if you will be hauling your bike around a lot. Check out the link, they actually use a GSX-R600 to demonstrate how it works.

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

:lol: I see JD uses the same thing....Canyon Dancer.

 

[Jacob Dryer]

I don't use a chock and I haven't had any issues. It's definatly safer to use the chock, but like Lil Red said they are expensive..

 

[DAngelo Harrison]

Thanks everyone! AAll the info was very helpful.

 

[Chris Kulbaba]

I use 2 tie downs... 4 is probably better however.



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