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Thanks guys, you really know how to freak a guy out.
Hell, I'm freaked out for you. I hope it arrives as expected. That loop on the near lower side is where the hook should have been located then ratchet tight. Also don't see a means as a stabilizer on the rear. Makes me nervous for you. Let us know how it goes.
Last edited by CrimSonami; Apr 28, 2022 at 03:58 PM.
Thanks guys, you really know how to freak a guy out.
No need to panic....
As learning points;
1.) In the future, there are several really good transports that handle motorcycles, and do it well... They really are not that expensive... and they don't strap them onto a car carrier... the transport would be the easiest part of the purchase had you used one of them.
2.) You also learned that just because someone owned a motorcycle, it doesn't mean they know anything about them.. I'm talking about the prior owner. He obviously doesn't know how to transport a motorcycle, or just because he sold it, he just didn't care...
3.) With something as important as transporting your motorcycle, take charge of the process/decisions to make sure it's done well... don't leave it to someone you really don't know (like the prior owner)...
Yes, there are numerous red flags on your bike transport pics... but I've been riding Harleys since 1978, and dirt bikes since 1970.... I have first hand knowledge that many clueless people have been transporting many motorcycles for many years. Most of those motorcycles, in spite of being transported by the clueless, made it to their destination, with little or no damage....
While many of us would have done this differently, that doesn't mean this will end badly...
Just make sure to give the bike a real good inspection on arrival, before signing for it... It's out of your hands for now... enjoy the new bike when it gets there...
Or should I say "if it gets there".... Sorry, I couldn't help myself....
Last edited by hattitude; Apr 28, 2022 at 09:02 PM.
don't like seeing that bike positioned directly behind the rear wheels of the truck, mud flaps or not!! there is allot of small road debris that comes off the tires!! and if he hits any rain along the way that poor bike is going to be a real mess!!
when we haul any of our equipment we always cover the glass because the road grime will sand scratch the windows real bad and it don't take long either!!
and as already mentioned that strap job is laughable!! if one of them comes loose that bike is going over!! those trailers ride real low and often drag the ground a bit and this driver runs the strap under the frame of the trailer!! Big No No!! even with chains!!
who ever loaded that bike is in some real need of some advice on how to secure a load!!
OP I really hope your bike shows up unscathed!! nothing would **** me off more than throwing out the cash for a nice clean machine and have some knuckle head screw it up before I even got my hands on it!! be sure to look it over real close when it arrives!!
Good Luck! fingers crossed for you!
Last edited by Mallard Slayer; Apr 29, 2022 at 07:23 AM.
Also, it appears there's nothing holding the rear wheel down. I wouldn't be surprised if it bounces to the side. I've got a strap system in my trailer so can I haul two bike. Chocks for the front, soft straps around the lower legs, and I run a strap through the rear rim at the bottom to a D Ring in the floor. Without anything on the rear they will hop.
Got that right the bouncing will kick that tire out and that won't be pretty
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Sorry, I couldn't help myself.... 
