tailgate down no prob--only bike longer than mine is probably gmans chop....maybe. neverr had a tailgate problem, and it weighs more than any sportbike. i ususally tie a flag off the end of it, so whoevers behind u (u know, the same idiots who try to kill u when you're riding your bike) dont have brain fade and rearend your truck AND bike
i was thinkin of mountin that new pit bull deal on the the tailgate, cuz itd be totally out the way and wouldnt take up any space, then just snug some canyon dancers for the front just incase it fails
