I’m loading up my Honda VT750DC on a Uhaul 5×10 flatbed next weekend. I’ve loaded up bikes on motorcycle trailers before that have rails and a way to secure the front wheel so it doesn’t turn, so tying down a motorcycle isn’t that new to me. I just need some tips on how to secure the front wheel such as this on the Uhaul flatbed, or is it even necessary?
Thanks Kiffin, I don’t know why I didn’t think about just strapping the front tire directly to the trailer. Now that you mention it, I actually do remember watching somebody do that once. I can’t believe I forgot about it. Thanks for helping me remember!!
Even though you didn’t answer my question xjr1300 thanks for telling me how to strap it down. Maybe I just didn’t word my question very well. I know how to strap down a bike well, but before I read Kiffin’s response, I was unsure of how to secure the front tire from turning and keep it in place.
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Buy a chain and pass it through the front wheel and fasten it to any upright post or suitable location on the trailer. Fasten it with a lock and you’ll also minimize theft if you stop for food or something along the way.
Good luck.
use straps with ratchet mechanisms on them, one over each side of the handlebars, attach them to the corners of the flatbed, winch them down till your forks take the load . Attach another one to the back right hand corner of the truck/trailer, pass it through the back wheel to the left side and winch it tight. The bike cant move in any direction and the straps dont damage chrome or paint on the handlebars or back wheel. My mistake………. By using ratchet straps on both sides of handlebars the wheel can not turn left or right as downward and forward pressure will not allow this, if your worried about the wheel rotating tie a cable tie around the brake lever
This link has several wheel chocks/lock downs:
http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?LID=67F5173C-E318-4027-B350-085FBC0E1175