{"id":12560,"date":"2024-02-14T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12560"},"modified":"2024-02-13T14:08:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T21:08:46","slug":"how-to-strap-a-motorcycle-to-a-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-strap-a-motorcycle-to-a-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure Your Ride: How to Strap a Motorcycle to a Trailer for Safe Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There’s no feeling like driving your motorcycle onto the open road. However, certain situations may arise where you’ll need to transport your motorcycle without driving it–whether to reduce your mileage or purely out of convenience<\/em>. If you’re moving, going on an extended road trip, or buying a motorcycle out-of-state, you’ll likely need to strap your bike down on a trailer for safe transport.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to transport your bike on a trailer, it’s essential that you tie it down and secure it properly. Otherwise, there’s a good chance that you’ll either damage the bike or lose it altogether while in transit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the Right Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you need to do if you want to safely tow your motorcycle<\/a> on a trailer is choose the right equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratchet Straps vs. Cam Buckle Straps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your first order of business is to decide if you want to use ratchet straps or cam buckle straps to secure your bike. Ratchet straps are the more heavy-duty option and are stronger than cam buckle straps<\/strong>. However, you must be careful when using ratchet straps, as over-tightening them can damage your bike’s suspension<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that ratchet straps<\/a> are also more difficult to use for beginners <\/strong>because of how they’re designed. They are the better option for heavier bikes<\/strong>, but either option will get the job done as long as you use them correctly. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheel Chocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second crucial player in safely transporting your motorcycle is the right wheelchock<\/a>. You only need a wheel chock for the front wheel<\/strong>, and it must be compatible with either ratchet straps, soft ties, loop straps, or soft straps. More on that later, though! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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