where do I get a stair ramp?

jencallwa · Post by **jencallwa** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 11:13 am

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!

Scootin_in_La · Post by **Scootin_in_La** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:49 pm

Try some medical supply stores - wheelchair ramps.

Jody

krylonics · Post by **krylonics** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:38 pm

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.

Dave R · Post by **Dave R** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:10 pm

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

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:09 pm

Dude, I must be ghetto or something. I'm thinking local hardware supply store, maybe $20 for some ply wood...

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:53 pm

Got to Home Depot, get a 1" X 12", they will cut it to size for you.
Probably cost around $8

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:29 am

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?

ScooterDave · Post by **ScooterDave** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:55 am

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

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:55 pm

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.

corey · Post by **corey** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:44 pm

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...

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:06 pm

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?

ThisDude · Post by **ThisDude** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:45 pm

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.