I have move my EG in the back of my pick up. Any suggestions.

 

Should not be a problem, just be sure to strap it down. I brought my SG home from Pueblo, Co. to Meridian, Id. about 1000 miles. In the back of my GMC 3/4 ton short bed truck. Just remember to check the straps ever so often to make sure they stay tight.

 

If your question is how to get it in the truck, find a berm or low loading dock. There used to be a small hill at the park down the street from me. I would back up to the hill and drive straight in the bed with the bike.

Good luck.

 

Do I need wheel chocks. How do you keep the bike from moving around. Do I have to compress the front shocks?

 

Keep it in 1st gear, compress front shocks the best you can, cinch it down really good at all four corners and you should be just fine... And yes check your straps frequently along the way!

 

Harbor Freight has an inexpensive wheel chock. About $ 30.00 It was one of the rocker type, where you ride onto it and get off the bike. A friend bought one the other day and I tried it out with my Ultra. If you bolted it to a 2x8 setting across the bed of the truck it would hold the front wheel as well as give a hand when loading and unloading it by yourself. Myself, I have a piece of 2x6, I put under the jiffy stand when I want to strap it down. The bike sets up straighter, making it easier for me. Dan

 

Toughest part for me is getting bike on off by myself. I can back up to a hill at my home but never know what to expect at the other end. I have a ramp approx. 8" wide thank hooks together and two ramps on either side so I can use my feet to get off and on truck.

 

Just make sure that your cargo hooks or whatever are really solidly mounted. Use at least 4 tie-down straps. I make sure I line the front wheel up so it's straight on when I look at it in the mirror when I'm driving...if the bike tilts even a tiny bit I can see it instantly. I just use a piece of 2x4 for a wheel chock.

 

Be sure you are ON the bike when you finally release the front tiedowns (after releasing the back tiedowns). When you release the one, the remaining one may try to pull the bike over... ask me how I know... :-(

 

gonzo topic. i would really check with him on the do's and don't's