How to strap down a motorcycle?
Hello Everyone,
I am leaving in the morning to hopefully pick up a "new to me" used motorcycle. Traveling 215 miles. My question to all is I am using a 6' x 10' open trailer with rails that come up about 1 foot on both sides and the front. A drop down gate on the back end. Any suggestions, helpful hints, warnings/ etc. on how to strap the motorcycle down securely? I have 4 very nice rachet straps. Thanks in advance for the help. Jerry
Earlier, a thought I had, "all on my own."
Thank you guys. Knowledge is power. One thing I was thinking about before I posted this question was to have the bike with the kickstand down. If the bike was secured against the front rail, the way you guys stated with straps basically going to the 4 corners/sides, wouldn't 3 points of contact with the ground be better than two? I know you guys have bunches of knowledge and I"ll eat up every bit of it you want to dish out but this was a thought I had, "all on my own." :D What are your thoughts on that idea?