Need to trailer bike - Uhaul?

[jwm2k3]

Use cycle cynch


Google that and get the deluxe version

You're welcome

[Tas]

Ancra ratchet straps.

[Stromper]

Home Cheapo will rent you a truck

[CapJoy]

I use U-Haul trailers for every track day. The motorcycle specific ones are the best to use, because the tailgate is the ramp, but not every location has one. I used the regular open 4x7 utility trailer once, and my bike fit nice and snug, but the tailgate does not drop down all the way, so you'll need a seperate ramp to get the bike on and off.

The walls of the motorcycle trailers are very low, so it may not feel secure, you just have to make sure your shit's tied down tight...hard to do, because the two I've rented (from two different locations) did not have tie-down hooks. Very disappointing for a trailer designed for that specific purpose. The 4x7 has great tie-down points built in, and the walls are a lot higher, you just need to make sure you pack that extra ramp.

The 5x9 Jamie mentioned seems to be the best of both worlds, so that's the one I'm gonna look for next time out.
EDIT: Nevermind, just saw that the 5x9 weighs twice as much as the 4x7, I won't be pulling that in my car.

Hey I plan to take my motorcycle to track for first time. I have no clue what to do to load the bike up on to trailer. I was looking for the 4x7 uhaul since its weight is very low. What all do I need. My idea is 4 ratchet thingy and the trailer is there anything else? Im not even sure where to route it on the bike. Is the 4x7 good choice or the motorcycle trailee better? Its heavier so idk if my car can handle that plus bike.

[RandyO]

Hey I plan to take my motorcycle to track for first time. I have no clue what to do to load the bike up on to trailer. I was looking for the 4x7 uhaul since its weight is very low. What all do I need. My idea is 4 ratchet thingy and the trailer is there anything else? Im not even sure where to route it on the bike. Is the 4x7 good choice or the motorcycle trailee better? Its heavier so idk if my car can handle that plus bike.

I just use a wheel chock on the front wheel, hold it in place with a couple bungees securing the wheel to the chock

[boosten lebaron]

Get a pair of canyon dancer type straps.. they make it much easier to route the tie downs.

[CapJoy]

Im getting the canyon dancer I just saw it. Idk if a wheel chock is needex tho for the 4x7...

[CapJoy]

I just use a wheel chock on the front wheel, hold it in place with a couple bungees securing the wheel to the chock

What does that do? Unlike the motorcycle trailer where the chock is built in on the 4x7 wont it just slide around? I assume the forces will be held by the ratchet straps and canyon dancers...I also don't have a chock so it means I would need to buy one and the track day is in a week

[RandyO]

What does that do? Unlike the motorcycle trailer where the chock is built in on the 4x7 wont it just slide around? I assume the forces will be held by the ratchet straps and canyon dancers...I also don't have a chock so it means I would need to buy one and the track day is in a week

ya, decent wheel chock (I have the Bike Grab from EazyRrizer) gone up in price since I got mine. I have the quick release plate on my trailer

[Kurlon]

UHaul has a trailer specifically for this job. The wheel chock is built in.

[CapJoy]

UHaul has a trailer specifically for this job. The wheel chock is built in.

Yes I am aware but my vehicle Honda HRV unfortunately isn't tow rated didnt expect an SUV to not have a tow rating and the motorcycle trailer is 200-300lbs more than the 4x7. I'm just trying to avoid strain on my vehicle. I'm hoping just 4 ratchet system is enough.

https://youtu.be/MFgwToa0jH8?is=5h6xus87vdQcmH7g

This guy uses the motorcycle trailer but Im hoping the chock isnt that important if the ratchet system is done like he did.

[CapJoy]

Idk what quick release plate is, I'm totally new to this man.

Do you think I can make do without a chock and just the straps?

[PurplePackage]

Are you local to MA? I have a home-built motorcycle trailer with ramp that you can borrow. I've pulled big cruisers on it across the state and it only weighs 500lbs.

[e30addict]

Idk what quick release plate is, I'm totally new to this man.

Do you think I can make do without a chock and just the straps?

It's possible. I'd rather spend a little and grab a chock from Harbor Freight for more security. I'd prefer that over having a wheel slip and the bike fall over.

[CapJoy]

Are you local to MA? I have a home-built motorcycle trailer with ramp that you can borrow. I've pulled big cruisers on it across the state and it only weighs 500lbs.

Appreciate it big dog, genuinely thankful for you to offer that to a stranger like me lol.

I live in Rocky Hill, CT. So it wouldn't be worth it for you or me with todays gas prices. I reserved a trailer from UHAUL for 30 bucks (2 days). This issue is if I need a chock or not. Looks like I might be better breaking the bank and of getting one I'll decide on Wed/Thursday.

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Yup I get it. Money is just tight right now and I already paid for the track day. Just one of them messy dilemmas.

[PurplePackage]

I mean you could just keep it too. $500 and it's yours

[nhbubba]

You want something to keep the front wheel from moving laterally. Especially if it rains and the deck of whatever you are towing in gets wet. A wheel chock bolted or tied in place does this.



If you cannot make a wheel chock work then put the bike in diagonally and wedge the front wheel into a corner.

[OneCheekRider]

Just rent the motorcycle trailer from Uhaul with the built in chock. All the Uhaul trailers are heavy, an extra few hundred pounds isn't going to dramatically change anything unless you're also bringing all your friends with you.

I recently used a Uhaul truck to move 3 bikes and bought 3 Harbor Freight wheel chocks for $60/ea. They're not the best but they did the job just fine and can be assembled/dissembled easily. 90% of the time I run soft loops through the lower triples for a tie down point on the bike. If fairings or something else is in the way, I have a set of canyon dancers or a cycle cinch.

[obsolete]

How is it possible this thread has gone on for 45 (now 46) posts? Every time a trailer thread comes up it needs to be discussed ad-fucking-nauseam about tying a motorcycle down. Even more surprising, some of you still do it wrong.

ORLY

[number9]

Just rent the motorcycle trailer from Uhaul with the built in chock. All the Uhaul trailers are heavy, an extra few hundred pounds isn't going to dramatically change anything unless you're also bringing all your friends with you.

Fun fact: you cannot rent the Uhaul dedicated motorcycle trailers on a one-way rental that goes to another state. I found this out the hard way after they took my reservation, and also my money.

They will only give you the much bigger, much heavier utility trailer - but at least it has a slot for the front wheel!