Soft ties.



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The reason people don't tie down on the bars is one, the bar can bend during transport if you tie off at the end of the bar (most people understand that).
But most importantly you could ruin the handlebar bushings..... Which leads to more vibration in the hands etc etc.

lp

 

Do you have any photos of the trailer?? Inside and out??

Bob

 

Ok Tinman, I purchased 2 10 ft. pieces of E track. for $56 Horizontal [ slots runacross the strip.] and 4 of the latches that clips into the track for $32 they have a ring on them { I had some straps already,} I purchased them from Company called Fleetpride. They have a shop in Huntsville Al. where I,m at now. They sell a lot of trailer/ motorhome/camper repair parts brakes/springs/lights/bearings. etc. and a friend told me that all wheelchair systems is the same and sure enough I found some out of date for the asking.I went to a repairshop for wheelchair acessable busses. they were dirty till I washed them. But regular ratchet straps will work fine. The same straps you use in a big truck is the same... There is only one size if E track. If you need more info just email me.

 

Although I completely understand the theory of not using the handlebars (close to the clamps) as a point of anchorage due to bushings and such, I have to admit I never thought of that. I've hauled my bike a bunch. I have quite a few (Harbor Freight) flatbeds at several family members homes. I travel quite a bit to go visit them. All over the east coast. I have always tied to that part of the handlebars without a single problem. I may have been lucky. Just sayin..?

 

HD RENEGADE , Sorry no pictures at this time. Look at Haulmarktrailers.com it is a DX series. In black with aluminum fenders, top and diamond plate in front and rear. it has brakes it has side door and wheel chock. be SURE to order it with the E track system. it has an extra piece of metal under the floor { 3/4 plywood }It is 8 in wide and welded to the frame to make it stronger. any more questions call me 812 371 1679

 

That just sounds like on heck of a deal? I am sort of looking for options on what to do for a bike trailer. I already have a 5X8 open utility trailer, and a 101 wide 10 foot long covered snowmobile trailer. I would like to maybe find an enclosed bike trailer for 2 bikes.

Bob

 

Had this in my files:


Motorcycle Tie-down Procedure
A proper motorcycle tie-down system has these major components:
[ul][*]A means of securing the front wheel from moving forward or turning sideways.[*]The means to attach the strap to the bike in a secure location without damaging the bike.[*]A means of attaching the strap to the trailer.[/ul]

Motorcycle Rails and Wheel Chocks
For any motorcycle tie-down system to be safe and secure there must be a way of insuring that the motorcycle once tied down, will not move. The best means of accomplishing this is by preventing forward motion, preventing the front wheel from turning and by using tie-down straps to pull the bike down on the suspension and forward against the chock.

Motorcycle Tie-down Straps
SportUtilityTrailers.com offers 1" wide straps rated at 4000 lbs. test at 1000 lbs. working load and 1-1/2" wide straps rated at 5000 lbs. test at 1250 lbs. working load. Straps come with or without soft ties which are loops sewn into the straps for preserving paint and chrome. They also come with either ratchet or cam buckles. Ratchet tie-downs let you increase the tension on the motorcycles suspension, which in turn will reduce shock loading the straps when the trailer hits a bump. Shock loading occurs when the motorcycle's suspension compresses to absorb the shock. The tie-down straps go slack and then are snapped tight as the suspension expands. To eliminate shock loading without requiring extreme compression of the front shock absorbers, a fork support is recommended.

[font="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"]We recommend that you tie-down the motorcycle by either the frame or a part solidly mounted to the frame of the bike. Two front and two on the side is adequate for most dirt bikes and small street motorcycles. The use of six ratchet tie-downs per bike, four at the front and two at the back will give you the maximum amount of safety for a large motorcycle. On most touring and sport bikes we recommend using two sets of ratchet straps with soft loops to surround the triple tree. One set pulling the front tire directly into the chock and the second pulling forward and out to the side. On Harley Davidson motorcycles the reversed forks require a different technique. Move to the front of the engine where the frame meets the crash bars (if so equipped, or where it would meet the crash bars if not) and repeat the four strap tie-down mentioned above. At the back of the bike we recommend that you tie a soft loop around the passenger handgrips, the passenger foot pegs, or the rear frame of the bike itself. This will require a little bit of experimentation as your bike may have pipes or other parts that could interfere with the strap's run. Things to watch out for would include dull as well as sharp corners as chafe is a major cause of strap failure and hot pipes or anything that might be damaged if a metal portion of the ratchet contacts a chromed part of the bike. Sometimes interference or contact can be avoided by reversing the strap, which would move where the ratchet sits in relation to the bike.[/fo

 

I assume that your trailer is a standard type equipment / car hauler. Why not tie down the bike then build a solid crate around it? Hinge the top and back so the bike can be removed w/o disassembly.

 

I dont cover mine when I have to use my trailer, I would rather use an enclosed trailer if I had one