[iamsickofitall]

the length you care about is the end of the front tire to just past the axle on the rear...that way you have the meat of the tire at least planted on the tailgate. who cares if the rest hangs off. I have done this numerous times, albeit with my buddy's dirtbike which weighs alot less.

having more than one person helping you lift the sucker is an absolute must as well. when we lift my cousin's bike into his truck, we pop one guy in the bed to hold it straight while the other two lift the front end in and then pop the rear up and in while the other guy walks the bike back into the bed. it's best not to get too brave and toss it in all at once.