Questions on Trailer set-up

[DOGESTYLE]

Hey Guys, setting up my new enclosed trailer and going to install E-Track but want to know where to attach, to the floor or walls????? If the floor, how far out from center of bike??? The trailer is 6 ft x 10 ft...thanks

 

[pknowles]

Put them on the floor on either side for one bike. If two bikes are gong in there(tight) you might want to put a strip in the middle or you will be strapping under the bikes.

 

[Mickeetwo]

I would put the E-tracks on the floor. If your going to haul 2 bikes at any time just put one close to each wall and one down the center. If your using a Condor chock just set them up so that the pull is forward. If not using a Condor chock you will need to have E-track at the rear also. I would put E-tracks on the wall also. Never know when your going to hall something that needs to be straped or have pull to the wall. :zz2cents:

 

[liferider]

here is my set up. I use the track and I use the D rings with the under plates.

 

[liferider]

Matter of fact. Here is my trailer loaded last year going to Sturgis. Big Dog front right, HD Ultra Classic on rear left and 25 gallons of 100 octaine racing fuel on rear right.

 

[BadBrad]

Take into consideration that Jonathan's trailer is much larger than a 6' x 10'. I have a 6' x 10' and when hauling mine and Rocky's bikes, one is pulled in forward and the second bike is backed in to allow room for both sets of handlebars so they don't bump each other. If you know you're only going to haul one bike, then tracks down each side on the floor should be good, but as soon as you do that, a buddy will want you to haul his/hers too. A center strip on the floor might be handy one day.

 

[king scott]

ANybody recommend anything other than the Condor Chock or does just about any of them work ok?

 

[07bigdog]

They all work good, but the Condor has a chopper chock that won't hit your front fender on the K9.

 

[king scott]

Good info. My Bulldog fender rides pretty low too.
Thanks

 

[pknowles]

[/URL][/IMG]I put mine on the side and thinking about adding a strip in the middle. It's a pain having to run straps under each bike.

 

[Moespeeds]

Keep in mind that you gotta get the E-track as far outboard as possible. Also, with a motorcycle and chock, all four straps should be pulling forward. If you set the rear straps pulling back, and you lose a front strap, the bike is likely to fall. The chock prevents any forward motion of the bike, no need to pull to the rear!

 

[liferider]

I use the roll up chocks. They support the back of the tire, and you have the inserts you bolt in so it will hold the 21" tire. You can litterally ride your bike into the chocks and step off the bike not touch it while you get your soft straps and start wratcheting down your bike. These chocks can be removed by removing a 11/16 nut and pull the chock up. The brand I use are called Bike Pro. I have them in my 2 bike trailer and my 4 bike trailer. Also on my bike lift when I work on my bikes.

The other slip in style chock that is in the last picture. I had that kind till I had to make an emergency stop and my wife's 1200 HD Sportster broke the pot metal floor mount allowing the bike to go crashing into the front of my trailer causing a couple thousand dollars in damage. I can not state firmly enough that these s style duel stud slide in chocks are cheap and dangerous to bikes. Spend the extra money and get a quality product you can trust.