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#46 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:46 pm

Thanks,

I will have to look for a trailer that does have the tie down rings. Seems that some do not have them.

The open U haul M/C trailer is great but trailing in winter with one is a no go. tooo much salt

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#47 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:13 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:17 pm)

Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #36
Has any body used an U Haul 8ft inclosed trailer ? Are there good tie down rings?

On the CO trip, I made a plywood base to secure the wheel chocks, for the enclosed UHaul trailer. Picked up securing hardware at Lowes (or any hardware store). Here�s a couple of shots of that setup. It worked better than expected, mainly due to the Baxley Sport chock. I located tie down rings, both for securing the bikes to the base and 2 spots for holding the base in position. As usual, with me, the description is harder than the construction, lol. BTW, there were, maybe 2, tie down rings along the outer edges of the trailer

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#48 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:23 pm

Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #44
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #39
Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #36
Has any body used an U Haul 8ft inclosed trailer ? Are there good tie down rings?

search google images - plenty of pictures showing examples. Those webbing loops that slip over the bars and then used with a ratchet strap seem popular. One on each side.

the stevedores on the 24 hour ferry across the Bay of Biscay use one ratchet strap per motorcycle. They prefer the bike on the side stand and in gear which stops movement back and forth.

It can't be that hard to secure a bike in a trailer...

The type of motion in those two scenarios is a lot different. The bike on a ferry isn't taking sharp jolts like a bike in a trailer hitting a pot hole.

On our first leg of the NC to CO road trip, the "Bar Harness" was used as extra insurance. My Grab On grip covers were not impressed, lol. It took a while for them to regain their original shape. The Baxley Sport Chock and 2 rear tie down points proved sufficient.

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#49 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Fri Dec 24, 2021 3:51 pm

Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #46
Thanks,

I will have to look for a trailer that does have the tie down rings. Seems that some do not have them.

The open U haul M/C trailer is great but trailing in winter with one is a no go. tooo much salt

My brother arrived towing a uhaul bike trailer. 750 miles to here and the bike suffered no weather conditions behind his f250. It was spotted from some light rain he ran into, but no road grime thrown up onto the bike on that trailer. Of course the truck would make a difference [ size of truck and how high it sits ]

I'm likely going to rent one this summer to trailer it to my brothers so I can start fresh on our trip to the Grand Tetons/Yellowstone this summer.

The mind is the limiting factor

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#50 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:33 pm

Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #47
Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #36
Has any body used an U Haul 8ft inclosed trailer ? Are there good tie down rings?

On the CO trip, I made a plywood base to secure the wheel chocks, for the enclosed UHaul trailer. Picked up securing hardware at Lowes (or any hardware store). Here�s a couple of shots of that setup. It worked better than expected, mainly due to the Baxley Sport chock. I located tie down rings, both for securing the bikes to the base and 2 spots for holding the base in position. As usual, with me, the description is harder than the construction, lol. BTW, there were, maybe 2, tie down rings along the outer edges of the trailer

In Pennsylvania, we call that OSB or particle board.............

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#51 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:34 pm

This a great idea! I will check out the Uhaul tie for tie downs. If it does not have them, making a particle bd floor with ties downs will be easy.

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#52 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:11 pm

Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #51
This a great idea! I will check out the Uhaul tie for tie downs. If it does not have them, making a particle bd floor with ties downs will be easy.

It's a good idea to use two layers like Dave did so the bolts don't pull through.
Large washers or reinforcement plates is another option.

Lee
2022 R1250RS
Iowa, USA

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#53 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:21 pm (Last edited: Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:21 pm)

OSB in NC too, lol. Lazy description on my part. I actually used through bolts and large washers for the tie down rings and blind nuts for the chocks.

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#54 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sun Dec 26, 2021 8:14 am

I have had this Kendon trailer for 18 years, the longest trailering trip was 1,200 miles one way. I bought my R1250 RS a year ago and the picture below was the trip home with the brand new bike. when I got home the bike and the trailer were covered with melted snow road muck, it did not come off by hosing it off with water, it needed a rag and soapy water. Yuk!

But it is still a great trailer, it stands up and stores easily in my garage.

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#55 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sun Dec 26, 2021 3:27 pm

Has anyone tried this Harbor Freight wonder?

https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb-ca...l?cid=paid_bing|||61670&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&msclkid=57f8a0788ce01d4ac2e4c1b0f6701366

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#56 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sun Dec 26, 2021 4:02 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #55
Has anyone tried this Harbor Freight wonder?

https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb-ca...l?cid=paid_bing|||61670&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&msclkid=57f8a0788ce01d4ac2e4c1b0f6701366

I like how the Baxley chock pinches the tire when it drops into place.

Lee
2022 R1250RS
Iowa, USA

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#57 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Sun Dec 26, 2021 5:40 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #56
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #55
Has anyone tried this Harbor Freight wonder?

https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb-ca...l?cid=paid_bing|||61670&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&msclkid=57f8a0788ce01d4ac2e4c1b0f6701366

I like how the Baxley chock pinches the tire when it drops into place.

Yep, the Baxley unit looks nice. It would be great if the front lateral could be extended and included tie-down points.

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#58 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:48 am

The Baxley also has a locking pawl that can be secured with a padlock. I've only found the need for rear tie down straps when using this.

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#59 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:20 pm

Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #58
The Baxley also has a locking pawl .

The first time I used mine in the garage that pawl dropped in place without me noticing.
I could not get the bike out of the chock and had Debbie come out and help.
After the first try with her pulling I took a close look at the chock and spotting the pawl.
Some days I'm a idiot

Lee
2022 R1250RS
Iowa, USA

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#60 | RE: When do you say, "It's too cold to ride?" datum

Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:33 pm

I got this wheel chock because the design let me bolt it into my existing trailer well.

w w w.theusatrailerstore.com/talon-chock-stand/

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