HOW TO PROPERLY TIE DOWN A MOTORCYCLE
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I would have had to tell you tostop, I’m going with someone else.
One thing NOT to do is bottom out those front forks. They look compressed down so far that every bump you hit pounds them into submission. 🤷🏻♂️
I was thinking the same
That exactly correct you’re not supposed to compress down on the strut especially new struts
Watch the videos on tying down around the fork lowers where your NOT compressing the suspension.
I've been tying down my motorcycles for years. I haul whichever bike i've owned in a pick up truck. I make sure the front tire is up against the front of the bed and the bike leans on the kickstand. I do this because when I unstrap the bike, it is still leaning on the kickstand.
High noon my ass. Never strap a bike so that when you unstrap it, it's up. That runs a risk it could fall. Secure it on the kickstand so when you unstrap it, it is STILL leaning on the kickstand and cannot fall over. Some people are expert riders but novice strappers. This is mainly for those people.
To continue, I use the handlebars to secure each side and YES, I ratchet down and it compresses the forks but not too much, only enough that it's tight enough to secure the bike. Certainly not all the way so it compresses the forks all the way down. That's absurd.
Then I put a strap over the seat with a towel under it so no strap marks and tighten it up until front and back, no movement possible.
YEARS of doing this, the bike never moves, no issues, no damage, never a bike falling over. No damage to any fork.
Everyone has their way of doing things. First time a bike falls or there's damage from the straps or after straps are removed, that's when you learn how not to do it. BTW, my bikes have tended to weigh around 600 pounds. Obviously if your bike weighs 900 pounds, you'll need a couple of additional "just to make shit sure" straps. Good luck.
I agree that bike is not going anywhere in transportation, but will need new fork seals when it gets to its destination. Crazy amount of compression on the suspension.
I agree with others in the comments. Compressing the suspension with tie downs is a terrible idea. I've been transporting bikes and cars for 10 years. You also don't need to use 27 straps to secure a bike. Lmao
I just bought 2 Tank Straps designed by SRK Cycles. Looped around at lowest point on front wheel with endless strap. 2 straps and thats it. Bikes never moved and straps never stretch or loosen
I agree. Am I able to strap the bike down on the kickstand? I don't have those fancy brackets to hold the bike upright to strap it at 90 degrees like I see alot of folks doing
if you will stack some 2X4 or 2X6 blocks under the very front of the frame as high as they will fit with the bike standing upright.. you can then put tie-downs on it and pull them down and it will sit flat on those blocks.. this keeps you from squashing the suspension down and the bike will not rock from side to side AT ALL. this makes it rock solid for transport.. you can do this on any trailer as well and you don't need the wheel dock if you don't have one..
Correct! And I even secure the blocks to the floor of the trailer,, as I have had the blocks come loose on really rough roads. Piece of 6x6 under the bike at the front of the frame is the best way period.
That sounds like a good idea, I’ll give it a try next week when I head to OC.
I do something similar. Screw together two pieces of 2x4 about 12inches long into an upside down tee (like an I-beam without the top flange) Wrap carpeting around the top piece. Place this under the front of the mc frame tubing. Tighten straps enough to set the frame on the tee. Mc is now secure to the trailer or truck bed without over compressing the suspension.
@@tkady5775 Trailers have no suspension. Every bump and vibration will be transferred to your bike if you don't allow the suspension to absorb them. This would work fine in a truck however, but not on a trailer.
@BeemerCycle. I've never seen a trailer without suspension...
Never compress the suspension. Tie at the forks and rear wheel, allow the suspension to absorb sway and bounce during transportation.
??? (For dirt bike) I was told to chock under front guard and between tyre, tie it until tight. Isn't that compressing the suspension? (tyre ends up 'squashed') I was told to tie like this to save front fork seals...am I doing it wrong?
@@alijalc9987 Dirt bikes are different because fastening at the forks is almost impossible. I suggest chocking and fastening straps as low as possible or fastening at the handle bars. Dirt bikes are not heavy and are made for rough riding. Beware of over tightening with straps.
100% correct
appreciate it , thank you
I would fired u at 1:03 lol. That is the wrong way of getting on & off a bike!
Great job thank you so much makes so much sense now I'm towing a bike on a pickup truck about 300 miles and have 8 straps that hold up to 40p pounds but I'm towing a Kawasaki ninja 250r which is only 400 pounds so I think having 3,200 pounds of strap power should be could enough using your method starting in the front and ending in the front what you think ?
Great Video. Thanks. I've seen some where they attach the straps to the forks. Is that going to damage the forks to have that pressure pulling out on the forks?
Seems way more complex then it should be. Have you ever heard of Lock n Load the motorcycle wheel chock system?
David Conklin Yes Sir, but there is around town and the only thing you haul. Than there is hauling all kinds of vehicles in one trailer that has to be diversified in a way to accommodate all kinds of vehicles.
I look at everything people send in thx...
I always just tied down using 2 straps on the lower forks, always seemed fine and the bike never moved. Then I thought what would happen if I was in an accident.....4 straps now. The extra straps give piece of mind that in an accident the bike may survive and not go bouncing off the inside of the trailer. The bike will be nice and solid with 2 but even a minor front end collision and the back of the bike may kick to the side and hit the trailer or the other bike in the trailer. Why take a chance?
no
Thank you so much
I find it easier to get on and off a motorcycle on the kickstand side. Did you hurt your left leg?
@@kingmanta7679 police do.
@@kingmanta7679 Chill the fuck out bro
Good suggestions with the kick stand but bike was leaning ' not good
@@kingmanta7679 Motorcycle cops do.
@@wolfman349They mount from the right for safety reasons. It keeps them away from the traffic side of the motorcycle when pulling people over on the highway.
Motorcycle cops also don't wear full face helmets or proper riding gear.
Good video, love the trailer.
This was AWESOME brother! I'm headed up to Detroit tomorrow, and this is my first bike and trailer. I feel more than confident that my Honda Shadow will make it to its destination in one piece! God bless you for sharing this. Major thumbs up and you definiately get a 'like' and a 'subscribe' from me! :)
Great video and comments. I’m looking to transport a 2003 Harley sportster home for restoration and need to secure it in a small U-haul
This was very helpful.
Wow. Way to compress the hell out of that front end
Large wheel chocks are great. I use wheel pro. They are great you don’t have too go so much on the fron.T but great information on the down points thanks
1st strap was good. Tie the wheel to the trailer.
From then on things went pear shaped in my opinion.
By strapping to the bike frame, you have the suspension under pressure for extended time.
I ALWAYS tie down the wheels. Let the body bounce on its own suspension.
Front) soft wrap-straps around those lugs on the bottom fork tubes, then pull down, out & forward.
Back) soft wrap-straps around the bottom of rear shocks/axle/swingarm, then tie down, out & back.
That keeps the wheels solid, Bike just rides on its suspension like any day out.
Same deal with trailering cars/trucks etc. Always tie down the axles and wheels, let the body bounce.
You can buy bike kits with 4/6 ratchets straps and 4/6 soft wrap straps.
Soft wraps are the same materials, 12/18 inch with a loop on each end.
Wrap strap around your point, then 1end through the loop, attach ratchet hook to the other end loop.
perfect for the job.
Stay safe out there folks . Happy riding.👍🤙
The thing that my colleague fails to do here is upright the bike to 90* angle and e- track is definitely different than the way the dealership taught us. Even daily riders approached me and showed me to level out my bike to 12:00 o’clock position!
Any suggestions on tying down on a ferry with no front tire tie down location?
Thank you for sharing to help everyone but be careful about the pressure on the forks, its easy to create a oil leak. As long as the wheels cant move then you only need to stop the frame falling over by strapping more sideways than downwards.
Yes, The last time the Army moved my 2007 Dyna they blew out one of my fork seals. I will move my own bikes from now on using one of those wheel chalks and avoid strapping the frame down hard.
@@jasonbarker5955 strap the front around those lugs on bottom fork tubes. Puts no extra pressure on the forks.
Same at rear. Strap around bottom of rear shock/ swingarm close to the axle. again, no pressure on the shocks.
@@colb9916 I just moved my 2 bikes on a purpose-built trailer and strapped them down as you just described. I took them halfway across the country and they were rock solid. This is definitely the way to go to avoid damage and loosening straps.
@@jasonbarker5955 Definitely the best method ive used.
Trailered my bike's across Auzzie over a dozen trips, havn't had any come loose.
Ran over a Wombat 1 trip (built like a 18inch high X 3 foot long tank ) bounced the car and trailer a couple feet in the air, up on 2 wheels both sides.
Thought the trailer was going over, but the bikes never moved. 🥵😰.
Happy travels mate .
Wait -you compressed the forks over 4 ". if it has air ride you blew the seals. your noosing the wheels and if they are chrome or aftermarket its highly possible to distort the rim out of round or teardrop the contact area. I would have gone forward at least 12" and ran strap across from one side thru the forward most open area in the rim and anchored on the other side of the deck. That would give you your forward pull with out pinching on the rim and tire and the same on the back creating your static line of force.
shop rags will scratch powder coat and chrome finishes.
blocking the frame up is safer and it would not matter what suspension the bike had. they make loops for the risers just anchor them to the deck, that's your static line for the side movement.
I tow nationwide. I haul World of Wheels bikes yearly.( 27 yrs. of experience never been to court over work.) if your video is for profit I would revise it. if your argument is going to be that forks are made to be compressed. they are but not held down they are oil filled chambers and normal compressing should be around 2-2.5 inches. it take at least 600 lbs. of down force to hold the bike that low. The capacity is rated no higher than 450 for any bike I have ever seen.
I was told never leave kick stand down while towing because it could get damaged
I always put a 6X6 under the frame so when its tied down it can't bounce around and make the forks work up and down front wheel in the chalk and motorcycle short strap extensions and a strap around the rear wheel with a towel under it it's never worked loose with 3 straps try the 6X6 its painless on the front suspension.
I would never haul a bike that way. For 27 years I always went up and over where the fender is bolted to the shock mounts.
This prevent shock seal blow outs and paint pull on the frame. The rear is done in similar fashion. You never pull from the bars either!
Dudes going to screw up someone’s bike!!! Strap the forks not the bike!! NEVER compress forks like that!!!
I’m loading in transporting my motorcycle for the very first time today I watch this video I’m glad that I checked other videos and listen to people that actually know what the hell they’re doing
How do you strap an ultra with full upper and lower fairings?
LOL I worked at a Honda Dealership and one of my jobs was to deliver bikes and pick up bikes. 90% of the bikes I would pick up were gold wings. I used 2 straps. Never more. I always used a trailer that was tiny, barely big enough for Gold wing and never had a issue. Flat tires, wrecked bikes, small bikes or big bikes, it’s always the same…. 2 straps.
Maybe it’s different for a big rig with suspension on the trailer?!
No way I would strap my bike down like that. Put the straps around the bottom of the fork where the fender bolts up. Solid as a rock with no suspension compressed..
What is the size of your trailer? How many bikes can you fit ? For big bikes
The way the dealership at said to do it is to criss cross the straps around the wheels carefully not to break the spokes. Level out the bike to 0* degrees or 12:00 noon position with the straps. We’re on UShip and have good reviews and never went wrong.
Police style dismount is left hand on right handlebar, right hand on right front highway foot peg... this may seem awkward at first but when you have a duty belt with equipment it puts you in a much easier position to dismount without feeling like you have to lift your leg as far... think head down, left leg up and over the seat.. I do this a lot even without a duty belt because it feels much more ergonomic and less stress on the hip and leg... right side dismount far superior to left! I never see people do it though... “once you go right, left side don’t seem... right.” Credit to the Motorman Jerry Palladino Ride like a pro TH-cam channel...
also might I suggest some trailer yoga to help you crawl around on the floor of your trailer... credit to Lord Siva😂
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Always get on & off your bike from the left side, just like a horse. Also a good wheel chock works better at keeping your bike upright.
Yes absolutely I quick notice that as well lol
You don't always get on and off your motor from the left side. Those that know how to ride (police) always get on from the high side.
I always mount my bike from the left and my horse and women from the right.
@@skyshark55jm28 police do it primarily so that they are not dismounting into to traffic
What a very special person
Yours "special" too
Special ed
Compressing the suspension could cause blown seals in shocks or on a good bounce the hook could unhook from the mount causing thousands of dollars in damage 💸💵 💸 💵
Condor motorcycle chock and two big straps around the lowers. Done.
Just how many riders do you think have a truck like that with all those possible securing holes?
usernamemykel I think he is trying to sell his service.......
He is a business. He hauls more than motorcycles. Put as many tiedowns as you need for your trailer.
what is that strap on the front wheel (2:34) ? Doe not look like the standard ratchet strap
Be replacing fork seals sooner than later with compressing fork seals. But he is obviously comfortable with his choice!
he needs to get in shape, to much huffing and puffing
I think you need some more E Track, WTF?
much obliged
Push down on the front and it will move because of the shocks
Good parody video!
John Pavlic right on the head! Just what not to do!!!!
He is risking damages to the shock seals by not blocking the bottom of the frame. If he straps the front below the shock movement then he doesn't have to block the frame.
So my Harley road glide has lower fairings that are painted. Right where your straps are going. Any suggestions for my 1000 miles trip to Sturgis?
Get micro film cloth, tape it in place where the strap is going to go. Or go to Walmart they have a soft sheepskin pad for your seatbelt, run your strap through that which makes it very soft on the paint
On the Internet they sell a thing called soft tie, I’m not very fond of them But lots of guys like them
Front straps around the front forks just above the fender so that the forks aren’t compressed and acts as it’s meant to - shock absorbers!
ride it there!
Tie up is intersting
Heey can anyone pls help me what’s the name of the tie down that he uses on the floor the little latch thing
DON’T DO WHAT THIS GUY DOES!!!!!
im sure those front shock seals will be leaking by the time he gets to his destination. 🤦🏻♂️
Never tie down the the foot peg always go to the swing arm foot peg mounts always come loose on any Harley from Vibration!!! I’ve always got two straps in the front and then I made a block for the rear tire that’s screwed into the deck of my trailer so the rear dose not sway!!!
You compressed the front forks so much the batwing is cranked down right on top of the front wheel. Thats just not necessary and is bad for the forks and seals
Were are you located for shipping a bike
Alan Ostaff , We are located in Texas but we ship all over the United States. Also shipping overseas. If you’re interested in a quote please call 254-542-7804 and talk to Missy.
Bedst strapping video i have seen. Thanks 👍🏻🇩🇰
Will microfiber towels work to protect painted surfaces?
Hog bars are the best. No straps needed
I just bought that set up the biker bar. It's awesome.
they can bend
Great video
Thank you.. Great job... Dad always said Treat your Scooter Good... and you're scooter treat you Good.... thank you for being there.. ....thank you
As soon as I saw you get on and off the bike the way you did...I knew then not to listen to you...lol
I just tie from the frame back at the back and from the frame at the front forward, works for me and no incidents in the last 5 years. Good point on keeping the kickstand down though. Cheers
NO do NOT leave the kick stand down. The up and down motion of the trailer continuously jars the kick stand while traveling. 🙂
Use tank straps specifically designed for bikes and never collapse the forks.. 2 straps all you need
Wheel Dock chock, 3 straps, and I'm good to go.
Nice 👍 good to no 🙌🙌🙌
Also don’t use the rags it looks dopey. Cut the ends off of thick winter socks. Slide them over the strap. Plus you can get them to look decorative lately with all the crazy designs on socks now a days.
I see something I don't like. That's compressing those front forks.
As others have mentioned, you’re doing it wrong! There’s no need to compress the suspension and, in fact, it can cause damage. Use the front fork, just above the fender mounts. Once the front is tied down, just use 2 straps from the guards in front of the saddlebags. I’ve trailered dozens of bikes for over 4 decades and have learned the correct way to get the bike from place to place with ZERO damage!
Pulling down the whole frame is not the only good way. It's a bit haughty to say it's the only good way. Pulling down so hard it can't move will always compress suspension to long down with too much pressure. It is known to cause leaks with some bikes. Always pull down half the suspension travel. This way hooks never come loose and suspension is at ease. Other good method is securing the front forks or use wheel harnesses. That's in my opinion a better way.
Ime looking to ship.a bike from a dealer in Pennsylvania to me in Massachusetts.
Step one. Buy a $15,000 cargo trailer, with 10 rail attachments.
Step two. Attach many ratchet straps.
the only thing i see that your doing wrong is your compressing the front shocks the tie down point should be between where the fender is bolted to the fork with a softie so the shocks are not compressed over long distances which puts pressure on the fork seals
In gear or not????
Invest in a wheel chock, to start.
Thank you Bryan Cranston!
I would never ever haul a bike that way. Never strap a bike down where it compresses the suspension
Put the bike in neutral or in gear?
Compress forks or no ?
NEVER! Maybe slightly. You should strap the forks down that way you don’t have to compress them at all!
sup Heisenberg how is Jessie
I understand what he’s doing but if you have a full dress and the fairings are on there there is no way you can strap it where he is I do mine we’re the fork and fender meets.
I didn't know Keith Fenner liked motorcycles 🤣
Yup, compressing the suspension is not a good idea.
Why did you put the bike in gear.
So it cant roll forward or backward. Extra security
Never haul a bike in gear
Shawn RGS ...why? Do you park your bike in gear? I personally don’t unless I’m on a grade, but I know many people who do park in gear? What is your reasoning for not leaving the bike in gear when hauling? I always leave the bike in gear when hauling in my trailer. I’m not saying you are wrong or I am wrong, just wondering your thinking on it. Maybe you know something I was never taught.
No don’t like the strapes on the front frame thus depressing shocks and perhaps a blow out of same....???????????
The kickstand should always be up
Very Impressive!
I'm sorry that's not the "I do it. Thank you. I'm doing it myself
Now show how to tie down on a flatbed tow truck by your self?
They sell a tray that you secure the bike on it then the tray is designed to be hooked on the flatbed using chains ⛓
th-cam.com/video/bZomIt8muQs/w-d-xo.html
What if you don't have crash bars smart guy?
dude ! you do this for a living??? 1st thing is that is not the frame that is the highway bars! 2nd thing is do NOT compress the front suspension like that!
Everyone is an expert, but I wouldn't do it like this.
I didn’t know Walter White had a towing company
Don't listen to anything this guy says. Use a wheel chock in front, and NEVER place the straps where they will compress the suspension when cinched.
Never put a load on your front shocks, sorry wrong way
Compressing suspension is never a good idea. Even in car hauling we don't do it.
When getting off bike never get off where you couldn’t grap it he got off bike in the beginning wrong
Motorcycles sit there and do nothing when straps wrap forks at fender level
Well for starters, you always get on and off from the left side of the bike.
Most people won’t have e track
How many fork seals have you blown out by pulling down that front end so tight? No thanks, I'm going with someone else.