[Noah930]

I would echo Tim's advice on loading up a bike into a pickup. 10-foot long 2x4 with a little metal lip to ease the transition into the bed. I'm sure you can get that little metal lip at most motorcycle supply stores, and bolt it onto the wood. Also rest the tail end of the "ramp" into a crack in the ground, so that it doesn't slide out from under you with the 400# bike on it. Have a spotter--I'm sure the seller won't mind helping. Put a stool or chair by the tailgate, so you can step from the ground to the tailgate smoothly while supporting the bike. Just turn on the motor and slip the clutch--let the bike do the work of getting up the ramp. If you can back the truck up to a loading dock/low wall/driveway, that'll make the job that much easier.

Unloading the bike, just roll it off (again, with a spotter), using the front brake to control the descent down the ramp. You can unload a bike off the back of a pickup without a ramp, but it'll entail enlisting the help of 3 others.

You can use motorcycle specific tiedowns (rachet type is preferred), or even just twine to secure the bike (obviously not as ideal, but I've done it before). Hang onto the front brakes and put your weight over the front end to compress the suspension, then have someone else tie down the front. If you do it right, you don't have to tie down the rear, though I'm sure if this is the first time you're doing so you'll probably feel more secure doing so. Kickstand up.