I know right! My buddy said to not compress the front fork because the bike has no suspension travel at that point and it will actually move as you hit bumps because its so rigid ... I just got a harley and have been checking to see how to trailer it properly. This makes it easy
Great video! The only thing I would add is make sure you get at least one full wrap around the strap drum (where the strap rolls up when you’re tightening it) or the strap can pull loose. I learned this the hard way. One of my straps wasn’t wrapped all the way around the drum and the bike came loose. Luckily it didn’t fall, the left hand grip and mirror were banging up against the wall of the trailer and just did some cosmetic damage. Could have been worse but glad it wasn’t.
Wow! What a simple and effective method of tie downs! I’ve actually blown fork seals multiple times due to over loaded shocks leaving no travel. Thank you, I’m driving from Sydney to Byron Bay and back tomorrow to pick my bikes up to bring back down and this potentially saved me a lot of money once again 🙏🏽 Mad respect mate 👊🏽✌🏽☺️
I also heard that when you strap the front forks down it doesnt allow any suspension travel and the bike will wander over one way or another.... from the trailer movement.
Thank you for this video. I watched other videos yesterday in advance of trailering my bike in for service and some tie-down tactics vids are so painfully over-engineered
Yeah one problem is the bike can skip to one side on a bump from the back and you lose tension from all straps. It did happen to me with my BMW You should strP bith sides of the back besides that really good vid. Most beds are pretty slippery and can slide either way.
@@b27rampage And if you are using a Condor, which is awesome, and you have the option to bolt mount it to the trailer surface, your bike is not jumping anywhere
I trailer my Cvo limited for long trips by securing it the same way in video using front forks in the wheel chock and strapping the rear tire by looping the around the rim closest to the deck to corner anchors points. Let the bikes suspension do it own thing. Double the front straps if using cheaper straps.
Never strap your bike down using the front works or wheel assembly as anchor points, this will likely cause damage if done often. Always use the front frame down tubes as your anchor points. Ensure brake lines, cables and electrical wiring harness is clear of ratchet straps before synching down…
Depends on the geometry of the trailer. You mainly want the weight to be over the axles so the trailer is level. In the case, those are more rearward. If you put too much in front, the front of the trailer will drop and the front of the towing vehicule will lift and be more likely to cause sway at high speed.
Joseph Blaha look into a system called the biker bar. Look it up on you tube. I bought this set up for my Road King. No straps at all. Cost around $360 worth the investment
I agree with strapping the unsprung weight but do not agree with sending a strap around the fork. Instead, like auto transporters, run your strap over the front tire, under the fender from one side to the other. This will strap the tire down into the chock preventing it from coming out.
Whoa, Please Stop: When You put the second strap on the bike and proceeded to pull the bike "back". Think about that for a second. Yes, You had a excellent point on the bike; but put the rear strap, pulling to the front, as you did on the front. When you tighten that second strap, as You have it. You are pulling the bike out of the Chock. That is not the best way to do that. So Position the rear strap to pull ahead, Also. Thus, pulling the bike into the chock, also. Think about that for a second. For instance if, by chance that front strap should fail; the rear strap is still pulling the bike into the chock. The way You have it; in that scenario the rear strap would pull the bike backwards. We were Wholesalers, mostly 90% harley; and we loaded and unloaded scores or big bikes daily. Keep that bike in the chock and all will be well. Don't try to pull it out with the rear straps.
@@mtp04987 Negative: When he tightened the rear strap the strap was pulling backward " to the rear". Thus he was putting stress on the rear strap to pull Rear-Ward. It is so easy to see that. Why are you covering for him. It is Not personal he just made a mistake. Don't show that method to anyone. It is Wrong Your straps are pulling against each other.
The wheel chock shouldn’t take the load, that’s why he tied it down pulling forward, then backward. The straps and d-rings are taking the load. This is the proper way. That wheel chock is likely just bolted to the plywood floor, which is fine for it’s intended purpose.
you must pull the bike forward always even the rear straps... and i would put a strap on the fork brackets so bike will not bounce going and put presser on holding straps. think about for one min. bouncing bike on trailer ??? or no bouncing bike on trailer ??? bounce and pull... bounce and pull... get it now ??? a bouncing anything is a problem about to happen. sure you can get away with it sometimes... just pull down on the rear or wrap around the rim of wheel and pull it tight on side to the other side....
I've read that the best way of fixing ANYTHING is from the highest part of the object (so just under the handelbars) to the nearest lower platform (so exactly where you fix it on trailer). on the other hand you need to compress the suspensions and tight it down so it won't go up and down during transport. It means I disagree with ur way of strapping down the bike and it's against the physics laws!!
This one tickled us this morning. Thanks for the comment. We haven't ever had someone cite "the law of physics" on how we strap bikes down. Sounds like you have the world figured out on this. If you already had it all figured out based on physics, why watch our video on "How to Strap a Bike Down?"
@@WilkinsHD because I was curious and thought you might have a better and more secure way. Then I saw the mistakes you've made and I thought warning people not to make the same mistakes wouldn't be a bad idea. I see you like the new ideas so let me tell you that the back straps are wrong too. They shouldn't pull the bike backward but pushing it forward to the front side of trailer. This way is the bike not between two opposit forces but two forces both working on same direction ;-) you're welcome sir!
WHAT FRICKIN SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND PROFESSOR?? IT MAKES MUCH MORE SENSE TO DO IT THE "CORRECT WAY" LIKE HE SHOWS IN THIS VIDEO SO LET ME TAKE YOU BACK TO SCHOOL FOR A MOMENT.. YOUR WAY IS AN INVITE TO HAVE A BLOWN OUT FORK SEAL AND A GUARANTEED WAY OF BLOWING THE BIKE CLEAR OUT OF THE CHOCK, OFF THE STRAPS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER. YOU'RE PUTTING STUPID AMOUNTS OF STRESS / PRESSURE ON THE SUSPENSION / SEALS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AND YOURE SETTING IT UP TO BE A ROCKET IF A STRAP WERE TO BREAK, RATCHET MALFUNCTION, ETC DOING IT YOUR WAY.. SETTING IT UP THE WAY THE HD TECH DID MEANS YOU STAND A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF LESS DAMAGE AND HOPEFULLY STILL UPRIGHT IF IT WERE TO COME UNSTRAPPED AND I GUARANTEE HES NOT SWUNG THAT DOOR OPEN AND FOUND A BLOWN FORK SEAL EVER! PLEASE LEARN FROM THIS VIDEO AND STRAP THE BIKE THE CORRECT WAY SIR.
Best video of em all… quick and concise. Fascinating how many videos show the person compressing the front forks…
I know right! My buddy said to not compress the front fork because the bike has no suspension travel at that point and it will actually move as you hit bumps because its so rigid ... I just got a harley and have been checking to see how to trailer it properly. This makes it easy
Great video! The only thing I would add is make sure you get at least one full wrap around the strap drum (where the strap rolls up when you’re tightening it) or the strap can pull loose. I learned this the hard way. One of my straps wasn’t wrapped all the way around the drum and the bike came loose. Luckily it didn’t fall, the left hand grip and mirror were banging up against the wall of the trailer and just did some cosmetic damage. Could have been worse but glad it wasn’t.
Better video than the rest. Seems like everyone compresses their forks. I like this method best.
Most newer bikes u cant “acces down forks so therfore u have to tie on handlebar but aslong undont tie down hard its perfectly safe
First bike week in seven years and this definitely helped. Thank you.
Hands down the best and quickest video on the net regarding strapping down motorcycles
No doubt.
I don't have a Harley yet, I did just get a sweet 6x12 cargo trailer so im ready to join the brotherhood! lol
You are always welcome at Wilkins Harley-Davidson.
@@johnlyon2411 Thanks!
Use same setup except straps I use are "lock 'n load bk-202"
that absorb bumps or "Tank" straps thru floor e-track rings.
Wow! What a simple and effective method of tie downs!
I’ve actually blown fork seals multiple times due to over loaded shocks leaving no travel.
Thank you, I’m driving from Sydney to Byron Bay and back tomorrow to pick my bikes up to bring back down and this potentially saved me a lot of money once again 🙏🏽
Mad respect mate 👊🏽✌🏽☺️
I also heard that when you strap the front forks down it doesnt allow any suspension travel and the bike will wander over one way or another.... from the trailer movement.
Thank you for this video. I watched other videos yesterday in advance of trailering my bike in for service and some tie-down tactics vids are so painfully over-engineered
Good video short to the point. The only thing is I made my own wheel chock with tie down loops welded to it. Ride safe
Do you suggest mounting the chock to the trailer ? Or pulling both forward and backwards should be fine
Great video--thank you!
Just what I wanted to know. Thx
Sweet!
Are you hard mounting the wheel chock you use or the straps at 4 corners will hold it down enough?
I have qustion sir from where can i get the strip and how long? Thank u for your video 😘😍😘
How about the strapping down a Triglide in a 7x14 inclosed trailer? I have to install both the stand andD-rings.
How did you determine where to place the stands so you have 10-15 % Tongue weight?
Great Video! Where can I get the same straps your using?
What's the minimum rating on the strap that should be used 500lbs, 1000, 1500? Thanks.
What if I can’t get to my swing arm because of my bags?
Nice video,
Best way to Do it
Yeah one problem is the bike can skip to one side on a bump from the back and you lose tension from all straps. It did happen to me with my BMW You should strP bith sides of the back besides that really good vid. Most beds are pretty slippery and can slide either way.
he said strap both sides
@@b27rampage And if you are using a Condor, which is awesome, and you have the option to bolt mount it to the trailer surface, your bike is not jumping anywhere
How do you strap down an ultra with full upper and lower fairings?
I trailer my Cvo limited for long trips by securing it the same way in video using front forks in the wheel chock and strapping the rear tire by looping the around the rim closest to the deck to corner anchors points. Let the bikes suspension do it own thing. Double the front straps if using cheaper straps.
Would you mind telling who makes the rails tied down system?
Any trailer place will have them there's a few kinds I like the e track best
Never strap your bike down using the front works or wheel assembly as anchor points, this will likely cause damage if done often. Always use the front frame down tubes as your anchor points. Ensure brake lines, cables and electrical wiring harness is clear of ratchet straps before synching down…
WRONG
Is the bike left in Gear or neutral ?
Wilkins leaves them in gear.
Shouldn't your chock be way more in the front of the trailer to ensure proper load balancing?
Depends on the geometry of the trailer. You mainly want the weight to be over the axles so the trailer is level. In the case, those are more rearward. If you put too much in front, the front of the trailer will drop and the front of the towing vehicule will lift and be more likely to cause sway at high speed.
What if you have a Harley touring bike with bags
Joseph Blaha look into a system called the biker bar. Look it up on you tube. I bought this set up for my Road King. No straps at all. Cost around $360 worth the investment
Check out a product called the biker bar. Look it up on you tube. I bought one. No straps needed. Around $360 well worth the investment
Same process. We transport all over using this same method.
Strap the rear to the passenger foot pegs or floor boards
I agree with strapping the unsprung weight but do not agree with sending a strap around the fork. Instead, like auto transporters, run your strap over the front tire, under the fender from one side to the other. This will strap the tire down into the chock preventing it from coming out.
No worries. You don't need to do it our way. It is one way to do it.
How does running the strap around the fork let it come out of the chock ?
Why do t u like using the fork you think u can hurt it?
@@daviddunn7817 don't even need a chock when strapping g this way.
Why are the likes/dislikes hidden?
Whoa, Please Stop:
When You put the second strap on the bike and proceeded to pull the bike "back". Think about that for a second.
Yes, You had a excellent point on the bike; but put the rear strap, pulling to the front, as you did on the front.
When you tighten that second strap, as You have it. You are pulling the bike out of the Chock. That is not the best way to do that.
So Position the rear strap to pull ahead, Also. Thus, pulling the bike into the chock, also. Think about that for a second.
For instance if, by chance that front strap should fail; the rear strap is still pulling the bike into the chock. The way You have it; in that scenario the rear strap would pull the bike backwards.
We were Wholesalers, mostly 90% harley; and we loaded and unloaded scores or big bikes daily. Keep that bike in the chock and all will be well. Don't try to pull it out with the rear straps.
correct pull the unit forward always
absolutely you are correct. This video is incorrect.
When he said back he meant toward the chock. Watch again. His back was toward the chock.
@@mtp04987 Negative: When he tightened the rear strap the strap was pulling backward " to the rear". Thus he was putting stress on the rear strap to pull Rear-Ward.
It is so easy to see that. Why are you covering for him. It is Not personal he just made a mistake. Don't show that method to anyone. It is Wrong Your straps are pulling against each other.
The wheel chock shouldn’t take the load, that’s why he tied it down pulling forward, then backward. The straps and d-rings are taking the load. This is the proper way. That wheel chock is likely just bolted to the plywood floor, which is fine for it’s intended purpose.
you must pull the bike forward always even the rear straps... and i would put a strap on the fork brackets so bike will not bounce going and put presser on holding straps. think about for one min. bouncing bike on trailer ??? or no bouncing bike on trailer ??? bounce and pull... bounce and pull... get it now ??? a bouncing anything is a problem about to happen. sure you can get away with it sometimes... just pull down on the rear or wrap around the rim of wheel and pull it tight on side to the other side....
Funny how they choose easiest bike with exposed forks to tie 🙄
Works on any bike. Moved hundreds of bikes like this without chocks
Total overkill.
praise the lord for keyboard warriors like you.
I've read that the best way of fixing ANYTHING is from the highest part of the object (so just under the handelbars) to the nearest lower platform (so exactly where you fix it on trailer). on the other hand you need to compress the suspensions and tight it down so it won't go up and down during transport. It means I disagree with ur way of strapping down the bike and it's against the physics laws!!
This one tickled us this morning. Thanks for the comment. We haven't ever had someone cite "the law of physics" on how we strap bikes down. Sounds like you have the world figured out on this. If you already had it all figured out based on physics, why watch our video on "How to Strap a Bike Down?"
@@WilkinsHD because I was curious and thought you might have a better and more secure way. Then I saw the mistakes you've made and I thought warning people not to make the same mistakes wouldn't be a bad idea. I see you like the new ideas so let me tell you that the back straps are wrong too. They shouldn't pull the bike backward but pushing it forward to the front side of trailer. This way is the bike not between two opposit forces but two forces both working on same direction ;-) you're welcome sir!
@@f.anvary7783 thank you Professor.
WHAT FRICKIN SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND PROFESSOR?? IT MAKES MUCH MORE SENSE TO DO IT THE "CORRECT WAY" LIKE HE SHOWS IN THIS VIDEO SO LET ME TAKE YOU BACK TO SCHOOL FOR A MOMENT.. YOUR WAY IS AN INVITE TO HAVE A BLOWN OUT FORK SEAL AND A GUARANTEED WAY OF BLOWING THE BIKE CLEAR OUT OF THE CHOCK, OFF THE STRAPS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER. YOU'RE PUTTING STUPID AMOUNTS OF STRESS / PRESSURE ON THE SUSPENSION / SEALS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AND YOURE SETTING IT UP TO BE A ROCKET IF A STRAP WERE TO BREAK, RATCHET MALFUNCTION, ETC DOING IT YOUR WAY.. SETTING IT UP THE WAY THE HD TECH DID MEANS YOU STAND A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF LESS DAMAGE AND HOPEFULLY STILL UPRIGHT IF IT WERE TO COME UNSTRAPPED AND I GUARANTEE HES NOT SWUNG THAT DOOR OPEN AND FOUND A BLOWN FORK SEAL EVER! PLEASE LEARN FROM THIS VIDEO AND STRAP THE BIKE THE CORRECT WAY SIR.
I love the internet! Everyone is an expert. I want to be an internet professor. Is there a process or do I just claim it and push forward?