The best way to tie a bike down?

[eldog]

Another vote for The Rope option then!

I never could tie a rope, but I did learn how to tie a rope with a particular knot which when pulled in the right spot would come undone easily. Remained steadfast otherwise. It was a knot used by merchant seamen, but I have forgotten.

used to see lots of knots years back on trucks etc, but very little now.

[eldog]

I know that my trials bike is 'just under' 250kg, but the tying down principle still applies.

As other have stated, securing the front wheel is key.

forgive my ignorance but is that one of those speedway bikes or the event rock climbing types.

ocassionally see the rock climbing(I don't know what to call it) on TV from Europe, found it quite enjoyable to watch

[husaberg]

Hello All,

I need to trailer my mint z1000. What is the prefered method for tying the bike down without rubbing etc from ties?.

Where is the best place to buy the ties?.

Thanks all..

Use motorbike tie downs they have a loop

also buy one of these

They are usually called seal savers.
less than $20 at torpedo 7 etc.

here you go $30 for both
https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/...-support-combo

[flashg]

Use motorbike tie downs they have a loop

also buy one of these

They are usually called seal savers.
less than $20 at torpedo 7 etc.

here you go $30 for both
https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/...-support-combo

Husaberg you're losing it mate, those fork braces are for dirt bikes only. They go between tyre and mud guard before you tighten the strops, the OP has a mint Z1000, no room for those on a road bike.

[husaberg]

Husaberg you're losing it mate, those fork braces are for dirt bikes only. They go between tyre and mud guard before you tighten the strops, the OP has a mint Z1000, no room for those on a road bike.

Youre right.
Why is it you would need to trailer these road bikes for.........
Do they not ride them on the road anymore.

[Swoop]

I never could tie a rope, but I did learn how to tie a rope with a particular knot which when pulled in the right spot would come undone easily. Remained steadfast otherwise. It was a knot used by merchant seamen, but I have forgotten.

used to see lots of knots years back on trucks etc, but very little now.

Yup. Anything with a ratchet tensioning system is essentially a "rope with an L-Plate".

[Gremlin]

will try and stand bike up, that's why I asked about paddock stand
so may get a overcentre clamp that I can put on the trailer, without any holes etc. it's a rental.

Here's a shot from the BMW in the van. BMW recommends tying above that triple clamp. It locks the front into place, but still allows the suspension to move and work. Pay attention in closed trailers and vans etc that you have clearance between the top of the screen and the roof as the bike will rise over crests etc.

For the rear, the subframe or such like. I compress the suspension some, to stop it moving, but it will still move over sharper bumps (damn I hate those elongated humps in busy areas, they make some excessively sharp). With straps looped etc they slacken and tighten with the bike still safe.

[98tls]

Fwiw on a 1/2 faired bike why not a rod/with nut down the hole in top triple with a loop at bottom to attach bungy hooks,no rubbing fairing at all.

[eldog]

I know that my trials bike is 'just under' 250kg, but the tying down principle still applies.

As other have stated, securing the front wheel is key.

TRIALs

must improve skim reading

thanks for info O1

yeah always something I liked to watch....

chock is the way way to go.

check out bike setup tomorrow. Trailer becomes available Wednesday latest I hope.

i usually take the road bike husa, but taking a bit too much crap on this one.
bike will do the 1500 k trip once I drop the weight off. Haven't done much riding of late due to work and crap weather etc. looking forward to getting trailer ready and setting off.

hope this trailer trip goes better than last one, must check spare tyre, lights, rego, wof, wheel nuts and retainer chain.

[old slider]

as pictured will be fine mateAttachment 248817Attachment 248816Attachment 248815

Lol, are those pics the typical roadside assist method?

I am looking at a getting decent wheel chock for transporting the Fat Bob, yes I know its a Harley, but the time will come , maybe in the next 40,000kms where it will come in handy.
Any recommendations on a decent chock (van or trailer use) for its 130/90 x 16 inch front wheel.

[FJRider]

I never could tie a rope, but I did learn how to tie a rope with a particular knot which when pulled in the right spot would come undone easily. Remained steadfast otherwise. It was a knot used by merchant seamen, but I have forgotten.

used to see lots of knots years back on trucks etc, but very little now.

The trucker's hitch is a good one to use ... simple as.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNWELuXo_bY

[old slider]

The trucker's hitch is a good one to use ... simple as.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNWELuXo_bY

Knots I am ok with, spent several decades commercial fishing, so have 1 or 2 that will do.

I really need a good sort of wheel chock that can be used in a van or on a trailer, adjustable to use on smaller wheels and wide enough for say a 130-140mm tyre.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Knots I am ok with, spent several decades commercial fishing, so have 1 or 2 that will do.

I really need a good sort of wheel chock that can be used in a van or on a trailer, adjustable to use on smaller wheels and wide enough for say a 130-140mm tyre.

https://www.dold.co.nz/Products/Vent...ke_Stands.aspx

I have one of those and it is brilliant in the workshop or on the trailer.

[old slider]

https://www.dold.co.nz/Products/Vent...ke_Stands.aspx

I have one of those and it is brilliant in the workshop or on the trailer.

Awesome, thanks for that info mate.

[Gremlin]

https://www.dold.co.nz/Products/Vent...ke_Stands.aspx

I have one of those and it is brilliant in the workshop or on the trailer.

Dunno if that's adjustable for the wheel diameter?

I have this one (yee gads, red, I got my 2 when they were grey): http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/Prod...ultifit/320957

Wait for a special though, I've bought when 40% off ish. These ones are more for mounting somewhere than sitting on the garage floor.