Redbone
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Ha, I was just looking at trailers today after looking at the Uhaul site again. Lots of great trailers out there for $2500- $3500.you need one of these 7'x12'. just got new wheels and tires. feel lucky to have it.
Ha, I was just looking at trailers today after looking at the Uhaul site again. Lots of great trailers out there for $2500- $3500.you need one of these 7'x12'. just got new wheels and tires. feel lucky to have it.
you need one of these 7'x12'. just got new wheels and tires. feel lucky to have it.
you need one of these 7'x12'. just got new wheels and tires. feel lucky to have it.
Garrett, make sure the enclosed trailer has tiedowns on the floor. Most of the enclosed trailers only had tiedowns on the flimsy walls and i'd be alot more worried about them letting go before stuff would fly up and hit it.
One word of caution is to not use the tension style tie downs, use only the HD ratchet straps. Also make sure the front wheel cannot turn or slide sideways as well as the rear tire which should not be allowed to slide to either side.
I'm sure you have it under control so good luck with the transport. I didn't see why you were making the trip, bolting on or testing some new stuff i suspect!unk:
i use ratchet straps and not sure how to keep the front wheel from turning tho, any ideas? I don't have a chalk really. i have one but its just a HF cheapo that is meant to be mounted on a trailer or something..
just going to do my valves thats all.
Hey Garrett, just nail down 2 pieces of 2"X4" wood on each side of the front wheel. That will prevent it from turning in transport. Hell it's not your trailer anyways!
Mike
You could use a piece of plywood the width of the bed and fasten the blocks to it.
If you cut the plywood tight enough to the sides and with the straps pulling down/ forward it shouldn't go anywhere. A dab or two probably wouldn't hurt just as long it's not too bad to clean up.I was actually just thinking that. I have a spare piece of 2' x 8' plywood. i could easily cut the 8' section down to fit and then just bolt the chalk to it. its not anything crazy sturdy but it'd keep the wheel from turning.
maybe even a small dab of epoxy to keep it from sliding? silicone adhesive might be easy to and it'd be easy to remove.
If you cut the plywood tight enough to the sides and with the straps pulling down/ forward it shouldn't go anywhere. A dab or two probably wouldn't hurt just as long it's not too bad to clean up.
I used to tie 3 mx bikes into a full size pickup with no chocks and as long as the straps didn't give they stayed in place. If the straps worked loose the tire would move/ turn and fall. It really didn't matter much with the dirt bikes but could be a disaster with a street bike.
Sounds like you have a good plan, hope all goes well with the valve adjustment. I wish I was joining in on your tech day!
Yeah, you never know what went on during a trip inside the trailer until you open the door at the destination. Gary Spradley set up his trailer with a web cam in it so he could keep a eye on hios Vmax while traveling down the road, a little much in my book, but to each their own. The only straps that I have ever had a problem with were the friction types, the ratchet type have always held tight.i hear ya. it'd be one thing if i could keep an eye on the bike (ie open trailer) but the whole point of this thread i gotta put it in an enclosed one.
Yeah I dont use them friction type straps have seen then fail more than once. I have some friends around here that give me crap because I use 4 heavy ratchet straps on every bike. I would rather be safe than sorry.Yeah, you never know what went on during a trip inside the trailer until you open the door at the destination. Gary Spradley set up his trailer with a web cam in it so he could keep a eye on hios Vmax while traveling down the road, a little much in my book, but to each their own. The only straps that I have ever had a problem with were the friction types, the ratchet type have always held tight.
Yeah I dont use them friction type straps have seen then fail more than once. I have some friends around here that give me crap because I use 4 heavy ratchet straps on every bike. I would rather be safe than sorry.
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