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Jordan
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Chico, California
Angle works good, jams the tire in place. It'd be perfect if it fits diagonally, both wheels snug in a corner 
Try a few things, not like you can't roll it in then change things haha
I always block tires, even if its all strapped in. small fireplace log or 2x4 works fine. I'm usually hauling things with four wheels though...
Try a few things, not like you can't roll it in then change things haha
I always block tires, even if its all strapped in. small fireplace log or 2x4 works fine. I'm usually hauling things with four wheels though...
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Salmon,ID
hauling bike
most cruisers have locking front, if you lock after it is in trk it will shorten overall length and keep bike in a fixed position.1300 miles is a long way with a lot of bumps and such be sure and check the load often,lots of tie downs and HELP when loading .take care and safe trip to you.
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Using a corner would help, you could pivot the rear a small amount so that it doesn't hit the sidewall of the bed.
If you've done dirt bikes, you can do a street bike, same concept, but less tension from the shocks and no room for error.
You've already have the hardest part solved. Getting it in the bed.
+1 on checking often, things shift.
Good luck, enjoy your ride and your bike.
If you've done dirt bikes, you can do a street bike, same concept, but less tension from the shocks and no room for error.
You've already have the hardest part solved. Getting it in the bed.
+1 on checking often, things shift.
Good luck, enjoy your ride and your bike.
I LIKE TRUCKS
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: In a house
Originally Posted by shadydice
I here is the deal I'm about to drive 1300 miles with my 07 screw and 5.5' box and I have to do it with a Harley Davidson in the back... What is the best way to secure the bike in the back without a question that it will be 100% secure and not move I have put my dirt bike in the back and strapped down the handlebars but this is alot more bike than I'm used to. So what's the best appreciate the input! Pictures of you guys securing your bikes would be great so I can see what's best. Thanks in advance.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: CT
Thanks for the input... I'm not to concerned with the loading of the bike I have a surface with a concrete wall that is just about level with my tailgate down... Rolling it in is no problem. The more I'm looking at it I'm wondering what the best way to secure a bike is if it is at an angle... Say the front wheel is at my driver side corner of the bed and the rear wheel is to the passenger side in the rear, I'm fairly comfortable with a normal bike tie down of cinching the front fork down and forward to about 50 of compression on the front fork. I have dirt bikes. Just never done a bike at an angle. Anyone do it this way?
Honestly, I raced moto-x for 10 years, loading up the truck every weekend, spring to fall. Also have taken several trips from New England to Florida, cramming 2 bikes in a Ram and 3 bikes in a 4x8 aluminum trailer with no suspension. I am pretty good at securing bikes, but I would not chance a Harley kiddie-corner in a truck. You have one handlebar hanging over the bed, and handlebars are the most secure way to tie down a bike.
You have to run one strap from the handlebar inside the bed to the front hook and the other handle bar hanging outside the bed to the rear hook. But the forces are not equal on the handle bars and you can't really get it tight into the corner because of the poor angles (you aren't really pulling the front wheel toward the corner). So, you have to run another strap (strongly recomend a ratchet strap) from the hook next to the front wheel to somewhere on the frame to wedge the front wheel in the corner. Then run a few straps to the rear of the bike to keep the back from bouncing and find a few more places to tie down the middle or front of the bike to keep it from swaying back and forth.
Check by rocking the bike as hard as you can to see if you can loosen it.
Re-check the tightness of the straps.
Stop after a mile or two to re-check.
Stop after 10 miles to re-check.
Stop every 100 miles to re-check.
Make sure your insurance is valid in case it falls out.
Also, you will want soft-ties to loop around the handle bars and the frame because tie down hooks don't do a good job of grabing handlebars that don't have a cross bar, and it is hard to find spots for hooks to grab on the frame.
Last edited by rbrais; Dec 29, 2011 at 02:05 PM.
