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A. Front Tie-Down Procedure - In the triple tree or fork area of your bike
attach two ratchet tie-downs to the most forward tie-down area on the
trailer (outer-ear/outrigger). If you are unable to reach the area on your
bike with the tie-down hook, you can wrap a soft-tie around; which can
also prevent scratching and/or damage. Tighten the ratchet tie-downs
so that the front suspension of the motorcycle is compressed to at least
75% of total travel. This is critical to ensuring the motorcycle remains
stable on the trailer. The Compression of the front suspension of your
motorcycle should result in very little additional compression being
possible. As the trailer is towed, the motorcycle should not further
compress its suspension on account of its own weight. Otherwise tie-
down hooks could become disengaged, resulting in the motorcycle
becoming unattached.
B. Rear Tie-Down Procedure - From a solid frame attachment point on the
motorcycle (e.g., the rear swing-arm or suspension area) attach two tie-
downs forward to mid-tie-down area (forward of the trailer axle location)
in the center of the trailer (on Dual/3-Rail/Combo trailers) and on the
axle hoops on the outside. If you are unable to reach a solid frame
area of your bike with the tie-down hook, you can wrap a soft-tie
around; which can also prevent scratching and/or damage. These
locations provide the stabilization and triangulation needed to secure
the bike. The critical factor in securing the rear section of the
motorcycle to the trailer is that the rear tire on the motorcycle locks the
rear section of the trailer in place. This is due to the rear motorcycle
tire pressing down on the rear folding section of the trailer, but the tie-
down straps are secured to the trailer IN FRONT of the trailer axle so
the weight is pulled forward and down. If improperly tied down, the rear
section can also bounce and break at the hinges.
Please refer to the diagrams below for recommended tie down locations.
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