trailering
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 744
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From: South of The ATL.
I have trailered a Wide Glide and now my Street Glide. I don't have a lot of experience and probably still have a lot to learn about it.
I bought a Harbor Freight chock. I adjusted it to where I liked it (3rd hole back I believe). I bought the chock because I did not want to attempt to balance the Street Glide as I did with my Wide Glide.
I worried about where to attach the straps on the front of the bike so as not to cause any damage to the paint or chrome. So I bought an adapter to mount on the bike to allow a tie-down point.
The Kiwi Tie Down Anchor is nearly invisible and for me, provides a solid spot to attach the straps to the bike.
I use two straps per side on the front of the bike. I have used one strap per side on the back of the bike and sometimes, on short hauls have not used straps on the back.
Best of luck and have a great trip!
I bought a Harbor Freight chock. I adjusted it to where I liked it (3rd hole back I believe). I bought the chock because I did not want to attempt to balance the Street Glide as I did with my Wide Glide.
I worried about where to attach the straps on the front of the bike so as not to cause any damage to the paint or chrome. So I bought an adapter to mount on the bike to allow a tie-down point.
The Kiwi Tie Down Anchor is nearly invisible and for me, provides a solid spot to attach the straps to the bike.
I use two straps per side on the front of the bike. I have used one strap per side on the back of the bike and sometimes, on short hauls have not used straps on the back.
Best of luck and have a great trip!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 974
Likes: 4
From: Utah
You will do fine with your HF chock and the 6 x 6. That is the method I've been using for years, different brand chock and I use a 4 x 4 with carpet...can't fit a 6 x 6 under mine.
Anyway, works great. I use a wheel wrap strap to keep the bike locked into the chock. This prevents any forward and backward movement. I then yank the seat, throw a cargo pad blanket over the frame under the seat area and throw a strap right across and tighten her down. The block underneath keeps the suspension from compressing and holds everything snug.
Anyway, works great. I use a wheel wrap strap to keep the bike locked into the chock. This prevents any forward and backward movement. I then yank the seat, throw a cargo pad blanket over the frame under the seat area and throw a strap right across and tighten her down. The block underneath keeps the suspension from compressing and holds everything snug.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
I have a Aluma MC 10 aluminum trailer..best single bike trailer I've owned.
I always use soft ties and feed them through the lower trees and ratchet straps...seen to many bikes fall over. I also have the HF wheel chock. I'm sure the wheel dock chock is a better one, but the HF works fine for me.
I do need to sell the Aluma MC 10 trailer and get a Aluma TK 1 for use for the wife's trike...I love the Aluma, the ramp hides under the trailer when not in use...only weights 390 pounds empty...pull with small truck or small SUV....
I'd take 1700.00 for the trailer with wheel chock...located in Kentucky. Only reason for sale is to buy another Aluma for the trike.
I always use soft ties and feed them through the lower trees and ratchet straps...seen to many bikes fall over. I also have the HF wheel chock. I'm sure the wheel dock chock is a better one, but the HF works fine for me.
I do need to sell the Aluma MC 10 trailer and get a Aluma TK 1 for use for the wife's trike...I love the Aluma, the ramp hides under the trailer when not in use...only weights 390 pounds empty...pull with small truck or small SUV....
I'd take 1700.00 for the trailer with wheel chock...located in Kentucky. Only reason for sale is to buy another Aluma for the trike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,163
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From: CT/FL
you'll probably be OK with only one bike but we towed three bikes from CT to Daytona. for that much weight a weight distributing hitch is a must! we didn't even feel the trailer going 75-80 up I-95.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 413
Likes: 16
From: Killeen, Tx
6 x 12 trailer. I can haul one or two bikes using the harbor freight wheel chalks. When not in use the wheel chalks can be removed very easily.
I also use E-Track so I can position my tie down anywhere depending on the load. This works good hauling regular cargo as well.
I run the straps around the lower forks so the shocks do not compress. Also run a large ratched strap over the seat.
I have trailered bikes from Tx to Fl and back with no issues.
I also use E-Track so I can position my tie down anywhere depending on the load. This works good hauling regular cargo as well.
I run the straps around the lower forks so the shocks do not compress. Also run a large ratched strap over the seat.
I have trailered bikes from Tx to Fl and back with no issues.
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 354
Likes: 8
From: N. Virginia
I may have missed it, but check on the tightness of the straps after a few hours as new ones tend to stretch. Good luck.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 215
Likes: 6
From: DFW, Texas
We used the conventional bike chock and 4 point ratchet strap method when we went to Sturgis, used soft ties around the front lowers and passenger footboards, lots of work and I couldn't keep from checking on it, when I bought my toy hauler I found the B&W Biker Bar, it works great, at first I added two "piece of mind" straps from the rider footboards to anchor points, figured out that they are not needed, load and go.
