Trying to mount my bike stand in my pickup.. questions :)

[Loun]

So I have a stand that I am trying to transfer from my trailer to my pickup truck. Spent all day getting some plates made up to go under the bed to secure it etc etc. Climbed under the truck (which I should have done first) and the cross braces for the bed are in the way. So I move the stand around a little bit remeasure and again they are in the way. So coincidently the holes to mount the stand and the braces on the truck are exactly in the wrong spots to mount this thing where it needs to go in order to get both tire contact patches in the bed of the pickup.

So here is my question, if the rear tire contact patch is on the tail gate, will that be an issue? Anyone have experience with this? Thanks in advance.

-Lou

[Pittenger5]

Have you ever stood on the tailgate? You weigh more than the rear of a bike (fatty).
People do it all the time, Ridgelines are ones I know of.

[butcher bergs]

Depending on the structure of the tailgate, you do risk caving it in over time or possibly instantly. A friend of mine has a Ranger and even loading and unloading his KX250 managed to dish the tailgate.

Not ideal, IMO.

[MysteriousR1]

Depending on the structure of the tailgate, you do risk caving it in over time or possibly instantly. A friend of mine has a Ranger and even loading and unloading his KX250 managed to dish the tailgate.

Not ideal, IMO.

Agreed. But, when you have to sit the bike on the tail gate, be sure to put it on a 2x10 or similar. Ya know, so the whole bike is on the 2x. Im sure a piece of plywood would also work to spread the weight.

[R7]

Why do you need the stand mounted in your pickup? I can somewhat see it on a trailer because most bounce around and ride like shit, but in the bed of your truck is a different ride for the bike. 2 tie downs up front and 2 in the rear and your bike isn't going anywhere...and the rear 2 will keep the front wheel pressure off the front of your truck bed so it doesn't dent

[Expat]

I have a Ridgeline and any full size bike will rest on the tailgate as the bed is so short. I have never had a problem doing this and have made some decent length trips! Only thought is that Honda may have designed it with hauling bikes in mind seeing as they make them also!!

[Loun]

Thanks guys, the reason for the mount in the bed is because its a strapless design and very convenient for 1 person loading. Just roll the bike in, it grabs the bike and step off. I mounted it up yesterday, I can take a pic tomorrow since the trucks getting a check up before a 14 hour drive to NC with the bike in the back I drive an 04 F150, the rear tire is just barely going to be on the tailgate (2-3 inches onto the gate) so there really should be a lot of force put on the gate since its right over the hinge anyhow.

Thanks again!

-Lou