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Nov 8, 2016 | 09:20 AM

jlalanas

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Roll top bed covers

Hi All, I know that there has been several threads discussing rolltop covers but wanted to know if anyone has a rolltop and regularly transports dirt bikes in the bed. I'm a little concerned about the durability of the canisters and if they can withstand the front wheel of a motorcycle up against it and having the front of the bike tied down. Similar to this set up:

Nov 8, 2016 | 10:34 AM

AK_SuperDuty

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It looks like you are getting a man sized bed with that F450. It shouldn't be an issue with a dirt bike. If you had a "soccer-mom" sized bed on a SRW, it might be an issue, but with the 8' bed you are GTG.

Nov 8, 2016 | 10:42 AM

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Sounds like an opportunity to fabricate a rack for the front of the bed to shield the roll up canister and weld a slot with tie downs for the front of the bike. Any opportunity to fire up a TIG welder and fab stainless is a good opportunity.

Nov 8, 2016 | 10:45 AM

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Nov 8, 2016 | 11:00 AM

jlalanas

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haha, i just grabbed that pic off the interweb as an example, not mine.

Nov 8, 2016 | 01:03 PM

Skipdaddie

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I have used an Extang Express rollup cover and do not have a problem hauling my dirt bikes and motorcycles. The difference is this type of covers rolls up, rather than into a canister. I think the canister style will pose a problem.

Nov 8, 2016 | 03:48 PM

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Agreed, I had an access rolltop cover that I've used and hauled bikes with no issues, would like to try and somehow make the hard rolltop work on the new truck though.