1. The Line-X technician applied...
1. The Line-X technician applied the polyurethane bedliner in long, broad strokes, much like an auto painter. The difference is the Line-X comes out of the gun at 150 degrees with 25,000 psi of pressure, plus it dries in 3 to 5 seconds, so there is no time to dilly-dally.
2. When the liner was almost...
2. When the liner was almost complete, the technician stepped back and gave it a final dusting that laid down a texture that is part visual and part non-slip.
3. After about a minute, the...
3. After about a minute, the bedliner was completely dry, so the crew immediately began pulling the wire tape.
4. Because this stuff dries...
4. Because this stuff dries so fast, most Line-X facilities have two technicians ready for the de-masking process.
1a. After the bedliner was...
1a. After the bedliner was complete, we called Extang for an Extang Tonno RT tonneau cover. For a truck that is used to move motorcycles around, this tonneau cover is perfect
1b. The tonneau also uses...
1b. The tonneau also uses aggressive Velcro strips to keep it secure at speed
2. The tonneau clamps onto...
2. The tonneau clamps onto the bedrails with four clamps that also double as hooks. It requires no drilling or permanent attachment.
3. We also called the folks...
3. We also called the folks at EZ Chock who have a patent-pending new product that makes securing a motorcycle a whole lot easier. It is a portable wheel chock.
4. Place the wheel chock in...
4. Place the wheel chock in the bed where you want the front wheel to be. Run two straps to the rear hooks of the bed. Roll the bike in and strap the handlebars as you would normally do. You don't have to crank down on your bike shocks as much. The EZ Chock allows you to keep the wheel off of the front of the bed or position the front wheel where you want it.
The Final Word
The Extang tonneau cover works perfectly with the whole program. It rolls up out of the way when you are transporting a bike. When you are finished, the EZ Chock can be stowed out of the way, and the Extang piece rolls out to keep everything out of site and out of mind. The Line-X bed coating will protect the bed from anything thrown at it, especially the knobby tires of a dirt bike.