I have a 6 x 10 utility trailer with a wood deck. I also have a front wheel motorcycle chock to install. Never trailered a bike before so I never paid much attention how the bike was secured other than 4 tie down straps.

Do I tie off at the handlebars, bike frame, engine quards?

Should I use the jiffy stand and secure a block underneath?

Do you leave room for the shocks to move?
Thanks in advance.

 

Tie off the frame on the front. I use the frame above the crash bars.

I use the passenger pegs for the rear.

Compress slightly, but enough to hold. Don't blow out the front seals.

I don't use a block and have never had an issue. Kickstand up, bike in neutral. Get good quality ratchet straps, not friction straps.

 

I also have not used a block on the front. In fact I've only ever tied down the front. to where things are tight. The back was just to keep it in place and wasn't really tight. Kick stand up, I left mine in gear - not sure if that helped or hurt - never an issue however.

 

neutral, front frame above crash with soft straps, in the rear i use the saddle bag guards