[Author Index] [Date Index] [Thread Index]
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]

Re: open tailgate.4x4 $$ solution



On Sat, 20 Jan 2001 abell06@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> >I want to get a F150-super crew, 4x4-off road. Getting a bike up
> >there will only happen for long distance trips. That is from dallas
> >to NC.
> 
> I had welded a mounting plate, for a removable electric powered winch in
> the back of my F-100 4x4.   I also installed a hard mounting point on
> the tailgate, so the ramp wouldn't walk itself around.
> 
> You could singlehandedly load anything up to 800 Lbs with no problems
> using a remote switch in the hand while guideing the bike by its
> handlebars. The winch cables' hook would engage a nylon hoop around the
> steering head. This was for a harley, but will work for our new
> Triumphs, and other toys.

That sounds like a lot of welding for a brand new 30k+ vehicle. :-)

Thom 


/**********************************************************
Thomas Emberson  <Thomas@xxxxxxx>        http://get.qnx.com
QNX Software Systems Inc.
5100 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 1000, Plano, TX, 75024
V: 214-495-5665  F: 214-495-5664
**********************************************************/


     *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
      The ST/RS Mailing list is sponsored by Jack Lilley Ltd.
          http://www.TriumphNet.com/st/lilley for more info
   http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST, RS and Mailing List info

=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=