Your thoughts on using the hitch as a tie down??

[p3fe]

Thoughts on using trailer hitch on RT for straps just to keep rear from moving instead of strapping thru wheel, thanks, heading to florida in a week.

 

[MNF3]

I would not trust the hitch on a Spyder for a tie point. Best is to strap around the wheels, like the car haulers.

 

[Mikey]

The hitch is directly attached to the axle and using it to tight down the bike would be the same as tying down the tire, I would use it!!!

 

[Joel The Biker]

I would definitely use the hitch. It is very sturdy and makes a great tie-down point.

 

[OldAge]

If the hitch isn't a safe tie down point, it sure isn't safe for pulling a trailer.!!

 

[guzzihack]

I use a soft tie around the passenger floorboards, then of course add regular tie downs. They are sturdy and pull it down and forward into the chocks.

 

[larryd]

That's how I always tie the rear of mine down...I have two stainless steel Clevis's I attach to the safety chain eyes on the hitch and run my 2" strap thru them...larryd