Hauling Harley's

[Mbranscum]

Ok fellow toy haulers. I just purchased a Octane 222. Most of the time we will be hauling one dresser which weighs 920 lbs.

My wife doesn't want chocks in the floor. She doesn't even want the chock plays for removeable chocks.

Is there a way to safely tie down and haul without a chock?

Thanks.

Mike

[mr_reality]

I am curious what the group comes up with.

[Rustysocket]

That is a lot of bike, and a substantial investment, to not have it as secure as possible. I ride a wing and can't imagine it being secure with just tie downs.

[etex211]

I've never hauled a bike, but I've hauled lots of cars....

Can you just tie it down from four corners?

[TWP723]

You have to chock the tires or it'll shift all over the place. Screw your dresser up and you'll regret not using them. It's a sacrifice you have to make if you're hauling a bike. Chocks it is.

[LabMan]

I use pingel chocks. Installed screw inserts in floor to bolt down with 1/4 bolts. When removed all that remains in floor is a flush insert about 1/2 diameter that isn't noticeable unless you look hard. We just put a throw rug over them when not hauling a bike. Years ago I tried hauling a 1994 Ultra with just tie downs. It's no fun picking up a dresser inside a 6' wide enclosed trailer.

[Rustysocket]

Originally Posted by etex211

I've never hauled a bike, but I've hauled lots of cars....

Can you just tie it down from four corners?

That's what his wife would like him to do......[emoji41]

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[mike837go]

Originally Posted by etex211

I've never hauled a bike, but I've hauled lots of cars....

Can you just tie it down from four corners?

Find 4 'corners' that are far enough apart to be a stable tie down.

When hauling bikes in a pickup, we used to pull the front tire into the front wall of the bed and strap the handlebars to the corners of the rail.

A full dresser on a flat floor with no solid hold down points? A fools errand! With lots of expensive repairs at the end of the trip.

[Mbranscum]

I should have been clearer in my original post. I'm looking for a solution that doesn't require holes for chocks or chock plates to be drilled in the floor.

So far I have found a couple of solutions where the chocks set on plates and tie to the tie downs.

I certainly would try and secure with just straps.

Thanks for all of the replies.

[TWP723]

You could always make her hold it up as you go!

[Mbranscum]

Originally Posted by twp723

you could always make her hold it up as you go!

😀😀😀

[Rustysocket]

Originally Posted by Mbranscum

I should have been clearer in my original post. I'm looking for a solution that doesn't require holes for chocks or chock plates to be drilled in the floor.

So far I have found a couple of solutions where the chocks set on plates and tie to the tie downs.

I certainly would try and secure with just straps.

Thanks for all of the replies.

Don't you have to drill a hole in the floor anyway for all the oil that leaks out?

[TWP723]

I would think they would make a removable system of some sort. Something that maybe goes from one side to the other without a need to drill in the MIDDLE of the floor.

[dalebra]

You need to get a Condor Chock!

I used this Chock in my Octane for 7 years. You don't need to drill any holes!

I just set it in place, have the wife put her foot on it up front and drive the bike right into it. Get off without using the kick stand and it keeps the bike upright.
I then use 4 good straps and 4 of the 'D' rings in your floor. Angle the 2 front forward and angle the 2 rear to the most rear 'D' rings in your Octane.

I never had an issue using this Chock and my current bike is heavy! 2004 Yamaha 1700 Roadstar.

The chock is spendy but you can get it on Amazon for $222.86. Including the adapter kit to fix it to a floor if you want but you wont need it. The chock only is $198.20
http://condor-lift.com/condor-produc...t=p.sort_order

[SBL9A]

Originally Posted by Rustysocket

Don't you have to drill a hole in the floor anyway for all the oil that leaks out?

If you put that hole in just the right location, you get oil in your fresh water tank.

[SBL9A]

Here is my story...

I ordered the Pingel chocks and a couple extra tie-down mounts for a truly custom setup. All the parts and tools were laid out for installation and that's when it occurred to me to look underneath before drilling. I found the fresh water tank directly below the holes I wanted to drill. (Change of plans...)

I mounted my Chock to a piece of 3/4 plywood using Carriage bolts placing the rounded head under the plywood. Then I stapled carpet under the plywood so the floor would stay pristine. You can let the front edge of the plywood press against the tie-downs or use a hole-saw to allow the tie-downs to stick up through the plywood. Both bikes made it to Sturgis and back without issues. Per the Pingel instructions, I used 4 straps per bike, all pulling the bike forward toward the chock. DO NOT GO CHEAP ON THE STRAPS! I recommend the Harley straps but there are other good straps available.

Be sure to raise the tongue when loading your bike. This reduces the transition angle between the ramp and trailer floor. If your bike is lowered it can hit and damage the floor and/or kick-stand spring. (ask me how I know)

Best wishes and ride safe.

[Racebizz]

This is what I use. I tie 2 H-D dressers to mine. Then when you get to destination it comes out quickly and easily. They have a Harley cruiser kit but I use the sport bike ones. Holds the Harleys fine.

Bolt It On Rack Systems – Rack em & Ride em

[Triplespeed]

Get a piece of plywood and make a skid that the chock and bike can sit on it then tie it all in. And when you get to your location remove it and put under trailer

[cariboocreek]

A Condor is your best bet. I have hauled Harley's and Goldwings all over the country and would not tie one down without some kind of a chock. Even a couple of 2x4's nailed to a small piece of plywood might work.

On a side note, you are hauling $25k worth of bike around....don't skimp out. Nothing feels shi....ier than opening up the trailer door and seeing your bike on its side.

[Husky911]

Beast Racks

Econo Single Harley System [BRE-300x1] - $280.50 : Beast Racks, Motorcycle Tie-Down Racks

Or I made my own, out of 2 Harbor Freight cheap jack stands and 8ft of 2" square tube....