Indian Scout motorcycle loaded and hauled with no issues

[Criss944]

What do big dogs and motorcycles have in common?

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[Old Ranchero]

what kind of ramp was used for loading? any issues with bottoming when cresting over the top of ramp into the bed?

 

[Nw_adventure]

I’ve noticed in video reviews that the tailgate seems to not sit flush even with no load.
I think the Maverick tailgate always looks a little busted as a result.

Seems like the stock tailgate cables can be a touch too long allowing for it to "sag" a bit below the bedline-

 

[Nathan]

What do big dogs and motorcycles have in common?

I love a good riddle, but I'm drawing a blank on this one.. umm... They both piss off your neighbors?

I had an HD FXLR with straight pipes and no baffles for a season, and the people across the street were glad to see it go! My Indian's stock exhaust is pretty quiet. Love the color scheme on the Scout

 

[TK421]

Glad to see this! I've been wondering how my sportster would fit back there, looks like I won't be having any problems!

 

[Rodeoman74]

Definitely puts things into perspective how compact the Maverick really is.

By itself, the Maverick is so well proportioned that a photo taken in the right setting could make one think it isn’t much smaller than an F150.
Adding the motorcycle in frame changes that illusion quickly.

Great pic, question…. Do you worry about the securing with the finder included? It looks like you might be able to use the tire only to relieve pressure on the painted fender.

great looking photo…..congratulations

 

[Bodageta]

I have always thought the tailgate sag looked weird but my guess is that it’s that way on purpose. Having the sag prevents the likelihood that something flat extending out of the bed will carry the bulk of the load by the tailgate. It should make it more likely that the bed itself carries the load. Now that wouldn’t quite work that way in this situation with a motorcycle. Someone should load test the cables or bed to failure for a good YouTube video. Expensive one though to repair what you break.

 

[Mikknj]

Definitely puts things into perspective how compact the Maverick really is.

By itself, the Maverick is so well proportioned that a photo taken in the right setting could make one think it isn’t much smaller than an F150.
Adding the motorcycle in frame changes that illusion quickly.

It's just that the F150 is stupid huge. It's really not a great echo friendly way to transport a single person around - what a waste. The Maverick is really a great size.

 

[Delzona]

Glad to see this! I've been wondering how my sportster would fit back there, looks like I won't be having any problems!

I was just thinking the same thing! I'll need to check out the measurements of the Indian to get an idea of how it measures up to my Sportster 72.

 

[Delzona]

I was comparing the specs on your Scout to my Road King Special and they are nearly the same length and weight!! This really opens up possibilities I didn't think was possible!! I figured that my Sportster would fit back there, but I figured that my RKS would be too heavy and possibly to long. Thanks for the post!!

 

[kw86er]

Coming from a ram 1500 with 5 bikes in the garage this makes me a happy man.

 

[blackie]

Love the truck what color is that? Hoping it is Cactus Grey

it is cactus gray. love the color with lots of compliments on it

 

[Peps]

Nice picture. I can only imagine how hard it was to put it there. 3 people and lifted? No ramp?

 

[OldSoulNewMaverick]

absolutely not. I don't know why so many are freaked out about the tailgate.

I understand the tailgate is rated to 500 ilbs. I don't know what portion of the bike weight is over the tailgate alone, it's probably (?) under the limit. The concern is going over any bumps.....the increased force of the bike on the downward trajectory would increase the amount of perceived weight. That's what I'd be worried about.

 

[mrchips0401]

That not gonna hurt the tailgate?

here’s another even smaller trucklet I saw in Mexico last week….VW ‘Pepper’ model hauling a sport bike.

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