Help with tie anchor placement
- Thread starter Snuffy
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Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
I have always been taught that all straps should pull down and foward towards the chock. I see a lot of rear straps that pull backwards but if a strap lets go in the front the rear will pull and twist the bike, if everything is pointed in the same direction the bike is much more likely to stay stable. a strap straight across the bike (seat area) to pull down is also a decent addition.
You want the tie down points to be forward enough so you can compress the shocks a little.
A scissor jack under the frame can stap the bike from bouncing at all when use with the cross starp over seat area (remove seat so as not to damage it)
When I first got my first bike I had it strapped down and moved it around a quite a bit with no problems -- these days I ride everywhere -- if my bike is ina trailer or flatbed -- things went wrong.
The other option is of course a bikerbar that is very easy to use and extremely stable.
Thanks but I need measurements as my bike isn’t here. I need to finish the trailer before I can go get it. How far back from the front wheel for the front and the rear also how far out from the center for the front and rear. I do understand your reasoning on how to place them and agree with you. I just wanted to know where to put the anchors because the bikes not here.
I like this setup that Shannon recommended the best. Make sure you have a good scissor jack though. Tanas broke and her ridgeback fell into her Harley. Thinking hers was harbor freight.
SKOGDOG
One of the old ones.
It has been my experience (happily no tragedies) that a scissor jack does indeed stabilize, but the bike is more apt to slide laterally.
chubs
Guru
I ran down the sides of my trailer anchored to the cross members every 24 inches apart, and one row down the middle also anchored to the cross members between the side tie downs. We have wooden blocks made to pull the bikes down against, (Too cheap to buy screw jacks) which work very well. there are usually 2 bikes side by side when we haul them, and knock on wood, so far no problems of any kind after 4 trips to Arkansas, 3 trips to Kansas, and all the trips to Tennessee. Just my opinion but, don't skimp on the ratchet straps because they're what is keeping that bike secure.
I agree. Use straps that are at least 3/4 inch wide. Preferably name brand or well made. I've seen too many cheap straps break. I also use wooden blocks under the frame. Straps should be at least a foot or more in front of the tire.
Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
Back when I was strapping my one bike down regularly, I'd actually use two sets of straps in the front -- JIC
SCC007
Active Member
Absolutely on the wheel chock! I have one set of straps just for strapping the bike to the chock, one from the bike forward, a scissor lift center, a strap over and down across the lift and one through the wheel pulling back (I usually go around the wheel and through so that when it is pulling it is also keeping it from going side to side. If it feels excessive you are in good shape and regardless of the cost, good straps are far cheaper than the damage and pain you will feel when it goes wrong. Next thing, regardless how much I like someone I am the only one that straps my bikes in…I will be the only person to blame if something happens.
