How to Tie down your Motorcycle (the right Way) Tank Straps
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I transported my bike across the country with no problems at all. I am amazed at how secure and centered the bike is by only strapping it down using only the two points of the fork. Thank you!
I just ordered the 4-pack and need them for a move this weekend. I'm hauling a Harley Dyna and this video sold me on using the best straps available. Thanks
This works great! Did this process precisely as you described, '93 Fatboy into a floor bolted chock, inside a Haulmark 5x8 trailer, from San Diego to San Antonio...the bike n e v e r moved, stayed locked in. I popped the doors and inspected at each fuel stop. There's no need to compress the forks folks!
The way Ben wraps the straps is the way I have always used. I hauled heavy equipment for over 15 years. Dealt with the scale and the D.O.T officers. Never had an issue.
I just bought 2 off Amazon! They worked great! Trailered my 2021 Street Glide home with no issues! Thank you for all the help and information!!!!
I have never considered strapping the lower tubes before. I was always concerned about damaging the paint on the fender. Your method seems real solid. I bought a couple sets of straps to try on my bikes. Thanks bearded dudes.
No one should consider strapping by the lower tube. Its not good for them. Use the handlebars, fork tube between the clamps or add some tie down loops to the bike. The middle of the fork is a terrible idea. On the bike in the video the light bar (if its not just cosmetically strong) or even the forward part of the frame would be better.
@@Clickmaster5k hahahaha
Those are overkill straps! They are the toughest out there. When transporting a bike of this size, weight, and accessories “overkill” is just what you need! I also knew you looked to knowledgeable to not secure the back as it could slide around allowing for it to fall if slid sideways far enough. “Back Pressure” is plenty as opposed to tight ratchet downward. Listen to this man folks, transporting bikes of this magnitude is no joke. Job Well Done!
Brought an 08 Street Bob back from Corpus Christi to San Antonio and I do not regret getting these tank straps. Bike did not move nor did the straps loosen. Very happy with the straps! Will be using next time I haul a motorcycle on a trailer!
How far can the D-rings be from the forks? I am worried of putting wierd stress pulling the forks outward.
I bought the straps, rented a uhaul motorcycle trailer and transported a Valkyrie about 100 miles using your setup. The bike stayed rock steady even through some nasty roads. Thanks for great advice!
I strapped my big Harley Electraglide this way and used 2 more at the back under the tour pack brackets. When I got to Childress TX. I noticed my bike had shifted about 4 inches from the front of the trailer but it didn't tip over. I think this happened because I was making the rear straps way too tight. So I just focused on the front ones. I stopped frequently for leg stretches and load strap checks. But from Austin Tx. all the way up to Minot ND. then across to Williston ND. not any major issues. Over 1600 miles.
You can buy decent straps at most big truck stops, in case you're looking
This video is by far the most sane and practical “how to strap down” your motorcycle video on UA-cam. I’ve watched dozens of videos on the subject. Some of them are levels of insane.
My only request is that you do a how to strap down your Moto video for enterprise cargo vans.
Why enterprise? Because they are the cheapest cargo van. If you have a motorcycle and want to do a track day you have a variety of options. But for those of us that don’t own a truck (can’t tow) the most practical option is a van, a rental van that you cannot modify.
Can this technique he used with floor d rings in a van? Do rental vans have a front barricade to brace the wheel with? Do rental cargo vans have front d rings?
Portable ramps are a given equipment requirement, but other videos on the internet actually suggest using a pillow against the bars to secure the motorcycle. Some mount the pitbull TRS system. Can that be secured in a rental?
As the only legitimate motorcycle hauling advice on the internet I hope you can provide some advice on how to move a motorcycle in a rental cargo van for track days or trips out of state.
Thanks for existing.
Add this video to the list of videos I wish I would have seen before I built something the way I had seen things done a million times.
So much more cost effective and with the benefits of not overloading suspensions by compression
Bought a set of these a few years ago. Today, I am trailering my nephews Harley to a shop. This will be the maiden voyage for these straps
Man strapped my dirt bike down pulled the forks right down by the bars, solid full length strapped down, bike came back forks sagging 3 inches, had just had new bushes seals and valves a few months ago.
Just curious, why not use the triple trees for strapping down?
The fender struts are not made for that kind of strain.
I have hauled many a bike, and never blew a fork tube
Hahahaha
In my experience it is better to strap to the triple trees than the fork tubes. While this method is tight I would be concerned about damage to the forks from the pressure sideways. On the triples it is downward like when braking . A good wheel chock would make it solid like a rock - Adding a couple of straps to the back end on the rear crash bars or passenger grab handles or the frame will also lend support. Compress the suspension with the strength of the ratchet movement. My 2¢ .
Agree with you. Additionally, a broader stance to tie down points, triangulation, is important to me.
His point about damaging suspension by compressing it says to me, if you have a problem, you already had suspension problems.
I’ve been trailering motorcycles since 1970, his product may be viable, but intuitively it makes me uncomfortable.
To each his own.
I have some RHINO USA Ratchet Straps Tie Downs, can I use the same method to tie down my bike?
Good work and good explanations why each step you're doing is a good idea. One thing I'd add (since some people might not be familiar with this type of strap) is that to get a good, secure lock, the user must get at least one loop of strap around the center spindle of the ratchet as the strap is pulled in before it "bottoms out" tight. Also, when you have the correct tension, the handle must be pushed back all the way until it clicks up against the ratchet frame - in the direction opposite as it's pulled to tighten it.
I know most people experienced with motorcycles know this, but since it can be a "fatal error" if someone gets it wrong, I thought it might be helpful for it to be mentioned.
BEST VIDEO I WATCHED about how to correctly and safely transport a bike…😎👍👍👍
Bought these a couple months back and they are awesome
Awesome straps. I had 6 tank straps and just added another 4 to my collection. Can’t have enough quality straps. Thx
Very informative & practical! Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom!
Thank you for this vid and the straps they are awesome.
Today is my 1st time using them. They are amazing. God Bless.
The straps you buy elsewhere are 2 piece. These are one piece. The ratchet clasp is permanently attached, and the other end is available to feed through the load and bring back through the same ratchet clasp. This makes them stronger and easier. These are wide and thick. They feel heavier duty than the store-bought ones. I just strapped my big bike down for the first time with these and was pleasantly surprised. Before I was having to compress the forks almost fully down to the point of bottoming out. This can’t be good for them. These are not pulling the bike down, they are securing the front wheel. I weigh 300 lbs and I sat on the bike and rocked side to side. Only the trailer moved. Not a gimmick. Not a joke. Just try a set. It’s not gonna break the bank!
Here is some expert advise..go get sheep skin seat belt sholder covers.Slip it between the fender & fork.You can leave impressions on the fork tubes w/the strap..Been transporting bikes since the early 70S
I’ve never even thought of that but what a great idea. Thanks
I've been strapping to the bottom triple tree for 30 yrs and never had a problem. I have to admit I'll probably change my procedure afyer seeing this. Well played.
+Alley Oop that's awesome glad we could help. Stay tuned for more videos explaining the process and doing comparison videos also
because you like rebuilding forks?
So where's the link to buy the trailer? Video would have been more useful if shown with a common trailer.
The only downside is that you might hit the paint on the front fender, tying up the end of strap...fold it and use a zip tie
would these straps be enough to hold down a deluxe inside a 5x8 Uhaul trailer with the rings at the front of the trailer? Moving in a few weeks and wondering if i need anything else.
How would you tie down a kawasaki versys 650 ? Show a demonstration of that,there front forks are different
How would you strap down a sport bike with the inverted forks?
Dude, you put your camera down just when we needed it most. We missed the most important part in the beginning.
Just got mine today. Strapping her down Thursday for our trip.
Why aren't you riding your bike instead of hauling it somewhere to ride
My two cents: I like the idea, but there are few caviats. First you are relying solely on the bolts that supporting the fender. I don't know you, but relying my entire bike weight on those four bolts is not for me. Plus not all bikes can be towed like that. I agree is a great addition but if I'm tying down the wheel one better use the actual rim which has more structural integrity. Again just my two cents.
And I transport big motorcycles on a regular basis.
no he's not. It's the formed bracket for the bolts but nothing close to what you said.
Saying this method is solely relying on the bolts for the fender is not true. Just taking advantage of the shape of the fork at that point. the stress is being put on where the fork connects to the wheel/rest of the bike.
Not a bad idea, but will still be strapping down by the handle bars, been doing it on big bikes for many years never a problem
Leaving the flaps hanging like that can cause decent damage to your paint.
I myself install a strap around the tire and rim at front of the trailer to keep wheel from slipping from one side or the other.
Plan to order a set of these right away. What do you do with a bobber that has no front fender and completely smooth front shock tubes?
love your videos and i still believe in this method but i just did this for a 60 mile tow with my 15 dyna and about 30 miles after unloading it my fork seal blew. The front wheel did turn a little bit so i wonder if the added pressure was too much on that side while the suspension worked down the road. I was pulling down at about 60 deg angle and have seen you do it with more side pull than i had so my only explanation is that the bike shifted and i should have secured the wheel better.
It's like you do this for a living or something! Such a pro! lol Great tip, I gotta go get my dads old bike and clean it up to sell it this weekend. I will be using this tip!
+Anthony's West Texas Rides lol I ve had a little time to figure it out. Haha
We have 2 tri-glides and we haul them 2500 miles in a trailer. We have tried several different ways to tie the rear wheels. And always have some sort of issue. Is there anything anyone can recommend to tie the rear wheels down. Is there such an item as a rear wheel chock. Thank you
Ok so I ordered the straps last night. Gonna be here tomorrow it says. Anyhow, I’ve got a Streetglide with front and rear air ride and and MRI electric center stand. How would I strap it down? Thanks
I realize this is 2 years old, and you may not have the bike still or may have your own way to do it by. Ow but with my air ride, I built a 2x4 brace (3 2x4s stacked and screwed together the with of my bike frame). Pulled the bike up on the trailer, slid the 2x4s under the bike toward the front, dropped the air ride so the bike lays frame on the 2x4s.... then strap down like this guy explains. This way there is zero down pressure on your suspension and with the bike strapped down to the 2x4s it's as sturdy as the trailer itself. I've hauled my street glide like this with no wheel chalk and itdodntmove an inch
whats to stop rear from bouncing around when you hit a bump?
I always strap a motorcycle down or a car for that matter so that if I lose any two straps it’s still not going to be a disaster. If some of your E track pulls out you are. going to have a total write off. Better safe than sorry.
I did a 1000 Miles with them straps my bike didn’t budge! Only had two on the forks. For the hell of it I put Basic straps on the back of the bike those broke off three hours into the trip. I would recommend tank straps to anybody.
What about on an inverted fork like a VFR1200? This method does not seem right.
What can i strap to if i have inverted (upside down) forks
Try canyon dancers
You backed the bike off the trailer without commentary except, just before, you said something about making a mistake "just once". This sequence confused me (not hard). Are you somehow using the straps to back the bike off the trailer? Were you braking by running the motor and slipping the clutch, or just applying the front brake? Thanks!
You don't have to run the motor to use the clutch as a brake and if its not running the clutch can then stop the rear tire when the bike is going forward or backward. Its helpful for any time you have to push a bike and you want have easy access to the rear brake (like a slippery wet trailer ramp).
would this method work on my trailer that is 50 inches wide and the 2 anchor points are in each corner? at that distance
Strapped my bike down with a 2x4 between the wheel and triple clamp to save the fork seals, but my tire is now out of round. I'll try this next time
where did you get that ramp?
Dose it matter what kind of trailer your using? I have a dirt bike trailer 3 rail crosscountry heavy-duty im getting a 2007 fz6 strap it the same way? 😯
Jaboom Blue they have a “fast rail” type system, it’s what they use in commercial trailers, as long as you have 2 anchor points by the front tire and a possibility of 2 at the back you should be good.
@@stanw6775 ok thanks
how do you strap the bike on the truck’s bed with out the hook
I like the way you tie this down, but I have a Aprilia Mana and I'm not sure that strap will not hit the plastic on the front fork.
we use this method for sport bikes all of the time. we have transported lots of Ducatis and Aprilias. i just looked up a picture to see what your front fender looks like and its should slide between the fender and the lower fork tubes only a few inches higher than the center of the wheel. i know it seems like a low strapping point, but it should feel rock solid. We are not asking anyone to trust us. you should feel the difference for yourself.
Thanks for answering!
I've always used made-for-motorcycle tie downs with the hook on both ends and hooked over the handlebars, compressing the front forks. Is there something technically wrong with this technique?
You don't really get the forks compressed enough to take out all the slack (at least it's very difficult - and if you do you'd be putting all the stress on the internal dampener components inside the fork slider mechanism) and that leaves the motorcycle free to bounce around. If one strap breaks, becomes dislodged, or fails in any way (not likely but if you're looking at your bike upside down in a ditch, saying "that's not likely" won't make you feel a lot better), the other one is just loose at the end of a big long heavy thing flopping around.
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With this system, even if one strap fails or comes loose (much more unlikely since it's not dealing with a long, bouncy, springy tie down point), the front wheel is held by the chock and the other solid strap. I wouldn't run it 100 miles with only one strap like that but you have a good chance of getting off to the side of the road to make emergency repairs or adjustment before your motorcycle goes in the ditch.
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I always do an intermediate side tie down as he shows on the side crash bar but that's just an added safety point. The real work is done by the front two tie downs.
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Compressing the front suspension just isn't the best way to go, for the reasons he shows here.
The ramp should have a hook in feature so that you dont have to strap it too. Doesnt seem like a hard or expensive thing to implement.
Ordered mine today for a Sat. bike pickup.
+Matthew Procopio that's awesome what kind of bike are you getting ?
Srkcycles 2012 Shadow Spirit with 951 miles ON it. I made this decision before I was familiar with you guys other wise would have taken a ride to SRK
so how do you keep the back end from bouncing around?..I have a 2013 hd breakout ant it will get crazy sideways without straps on the back..i do get on some rough roads..
you can throw a strap on the rear tire pulling it back and with tension on both side, like a triangle. or use two strap and make sure you grab something metal to pull on. if you cant find anything you can use the drivers or passenger peg mounts.
2:48
The kickstand isn’t going to dig in or bend?
Ron - No the bike is held too solidly for the motorcycle to move that much.
Always put the kickstand up!
Richard Miller why?
@@pgo2372 because it can break while in transit.
I saw a pic of a kickstand that broke and went through the engine.
@@Trailerwalker so sorry bro.how did the bike fall, did the straps come undone? is she overly damaged?
What’s the link for the straps
Kewell! I put a set in my shopping cart and will get them the next time I submit the next order. :-)
thanks thats awesome, you will love them.
Love that Motorcycle .... is it for sale and how many CC’s and what year ?
+boone7075 it is for sale v4 1300. 2009 yamaha royal star deluxe
Does this setup stress the fender mount?
Looks very secure but it looked like you ratcheted the forks down fairly tight which could blow the seals.
HELP!!!!
I am 6'3 around 400lbs. I have my safty class to get my licence FRIDAY ! I have watch MANY of your videos and am going to take a trip to your shop next week. I want to know, what bike should I get ? I want something big enough for me but not intimidating for my 1st bike. Been looking at your V Star and the Boulevards. PLEASE HELP !!!
+James R both are great options and we currently have both
Get a Dyna Superglide
How do you stop the straps rubbing on paint?
Liberty4All I did! Towed the bike from El Paso to Detroit in June. Worked out beautifully
My only comment... After transporting dozens of bikes..... Big ones...
Once you go TANK.... YOU WON'T GO BACK
Drill ya two holes on each end of that ramp and into the back of the trailer. Drop in two bolts long enough so they won't bounce out if it pops in transfer. That's what I've got in the tailgate of my PU for my ramps. Never move
Thanks for the video!
cant wait to get mine
isn't the strap adjusting mechanism touching the right fork?
I dont think it was and it should not be
sorry to bang on about this, your method may work but it's not the most secure. look at 3:35 when you push the bars the whole bike wobbles. Your method leaves everything above your loops around the slider acting as a lever. You want it truly secure anchor across the top of the forks. Sure you have to watch out for scuffing but this is the most secure method. Still big enough to say ERK is a great site.
Looks like the straps scared your forks a little. I would cover them with rags before strapping it down.
Worked very well for me. thank you!
+T C awesome thanks for buying them
@@Srkcycles Hey man. What brand of E-Track do you use? Those on your trailer look very sturdy and the gray paint looks great
Do you leave the bike on first gear so it doesn't roll backwards?
i do leave the bike in 1st gear but there no chance of it rolling backwards unless you were to tie it down on an incline. but while its fully strapped it wont roll anywhere.
Ifs its rolling backward you did not strap it correctly.
Sold! fantastic detail and you are right...can't find straps like this very easy. Thanks for the link.
Just trailered my old RD 100 miles using this method and it didn’t move an inch. Ok yeah it doesn’t work for every bike but it’s definitely a good way 👍
I would run a strap from one side to the other over the Main Motorcycle seat . Put a towel on the seat if you think the seat may get damaged from the strap. My straps are the very wide yellow cargo type straps. Their twice as wide as what is used in this video. ( Better safe than sorry ). This will keep the Motorcycle from flipping up and over if the Tow Vehicle hits something real hard. Also make sure you lock your Motorcycle steering with the front wheel straight. This will also help keep the bike from scissoring and falling over.
Seems like alot of torque on fender bolts
No wheel chok needed?
no sir. once its secure the bike has nowhere to go, the straps dont move or flex.
Nice Lamar trailer
Now that ive bought a motorcycle theres so much more random stuff i notice now.
Those chains though lol. I always put a strap on the rear tire to hold it in place. By DOT Law you have to 2 straps on every item on the front or rear item of a load. Or 1 strap every 10' feet. If you where to get into an accident without a strap on the rear you are gonna get sued eazy peazy lemon squezy.
i was actually rear ended before and the bike never moved, but a strap on the back is a fine idea. especially for lighter bikes
Yes that's the best tie down location , but you need a wheel chock just in case your front wheel kicks over.
I use a wheel chock for my bike, but I have many friends that do not and have had no problems.
A larger trailer would really help.
Just depends on the bike,,,
Just put a order in
Not worried about that ass end kicking out sideways i would be using 4 straps
Steve Flewelling 2:48
too much strap left dangling.......it will ruin ur paint......if you haul that bike down the hiway for 1000 miles it surely will..........4 blocks......no worry
Embarrassing
Problem Slayer why is embarrassing?
lol...def not "the right way" to tie down a bike.
srk is a fraud, and sponsored by gorrila I assume. any straps will work, and there are much better instructional videos out there. this is pathetic.
You made an all new one of these how to wrongly load a motorcycle videos? ua-cam.com/video/Vh5zO1__oNc/v-deo.html
The middle of the forks probable the worst place to ratchet strap too. Forks are not designed to have constant pull forward and outward. Pulling there makes the bush inside push hard on the tube as the bikes suspension moves around during the town it will wear out the fork much faster than normal riding. Plus you left the kick stand down, again its not designed for the dynamic load of the entire bike it just meant to prop up some of the weight. If you want a floppy wobbly fucked up kickstand this is the fastest way to it.
You done 10k or 4.4k staps to hold a bike DOWN. You need ones that are easy to use correctly that protect your bike and speed up loading. Iv never seen anyone do something like this with a bike that needs to perform go to a track and see what people do to transport race bikes. Dirt or street they are not putting car tiedowns around the middle of the forks.