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where do I get a stair ramp?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:13 am
by jencallwa
Hi, I just got a 125cc buddy (orange!) and I need a ramp to get it up the 3 steps at the entrance of my building (too heavy for me).
I have no idea where to buy one in Seattle. Any ideas? I need it ASAP so I prefer to buy it directly at a store to avoid waiting for delivery.
Help!
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:49 pm
by Scootin_in_La
Try some medical supply stores - wheelchair ramps.
Jody
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:38 pm
by krylonics
Try an auto supply for a ramp. They sell ones that attach to pickup trucks that are especially nice since they fold in half for storage. Call a Pep Boys if you have them in your area. Or a few 2 by 4s and some plywood.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:10 pm
by Dave R
We carry bike loading ramps that would work perfect ! Give us a call we carry both a folding and a non folding... $109-$149..
http://www.oxlite.com/Motorcycles2.htm
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:09 pm
by Tbone
Dude, I must be ghetto or something. I'm thinking local hardware supply store, maybe $20 for some ply wood...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:53 pm
by ellen
Got to Home Depot, get a 1" X 12", they will cut it to size for you.
Probably cost around $8
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:29 am
by ryder1
Do you need the ramp to be portable to take with you?
Realize you want to buy locally but this might be an idea
http://www.portable-wheelchair-ramps.co ... _ramp.aspx
The dealer for my scoot has a ramp for scooters that folds in 1/2 the long way (about 12" wide) except it is long enough to use to load scooter on back of pickup truck. Maybe they make something like this but not as long.
http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.com/ ... YQodP0HOfg
This might give you some ideas to take with to your local stores and ask if they have anything similar available.
Did you check with the dealer you bought your Buddy from?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:55 am
by ScooterDave
Folding ramps stink. Hate 'em.
When I take a scooter to my downtown apartment, I bring it inside up 3 steps. I found a 4 foot x 8" plank. Works like a champ and cost me nothing.
Dave
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:55 pm
by cowgirl helmet
You might want to check your local Craigslist for a ramp that might work. I'm considering a few ramps that are posted on the DC area list. One of them is a wheelchair ramp that packs conveniently into a suitcase. Pretty amazing.
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:44 pm
by corey
Tbone wrote:Dude, I must be ghetto or something. I'm thinking local hardware supply store, maybe $20 for some ply wood...
that's what i went with! except it only cost me about $4 in wood...
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:06 pm
by un_designer
to those of you who are using a piece of wood as the ramp... what's holding the piece of wood in place so that it wouldn't just slip and fall down?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:45 pm
by ThisDude
I would think the weight of the buddy would hold it down nicely, or use some contact adhesive and glue a sheet of rubber on one side so it won't slip on the concrete.