WHat is the best way to tie down a bike in a short bed pickup? I know there are 4 tie down spots in the bed and I have the handle bar straps (canyon dancer), but my question is what about wheel chocks. I have searched several web sites that have all of the fancy front wheel chocks for trailers. Can anyone give me some advise?


(I already know about not putting in the truck at all, and just ride the thing)

Thanks in advance
SB

When I transport my bike in the back of a truck I just put the front tire up against the front of the bed, tie it down and the bike doesn’t move at all. Even in a short bed truck, just put the bike in diagonally and tie it down.

When I transport my bike in the back of a truck I just put the front tire up against the front of the bed, tie it down and the bike doesn’t move at all. Even in a short bed truck, just put the bike in diagonally and tie it down.



thats all I do to. I have hauled my bike all over the country like that. I have never put it in at an angle though. I just leave the tail gate down.

pull the straps until the forks are under a load..no need to
pull it to the max.

My GMD guy said NOT to transport the bike facing forward (tying using front end with front wheel chocked against truck ) , so I back mine in and tie it down using the subframe ! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

My GMD guy said NOT to transport the bike facing forward (tying using front end with front wheel chocked against truck ) , so I back mine in and tie it down using the subframe ! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif



I've always wondered about that. My dad and bother said I think and worry too much. At least I know I'm not that crazy. It seems easier to nose the bike in rather than back it up a ramp though.

Yeah it kinda sucks backing the bike up the ramp ! But I hope that it is worth it ? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

I used to use a couple of 4x4 blocks that I bolted to the bed to chock the front tire with. Now I use a homemade steel version of a paddock chock that is bolted to the bed. Believe it or not, regaurdless of how well it is tied down, the front wheel can slide out from under it, especially if you have a bedliner or have to slam on the brakes in a turn or something (damned dogs). Better to be safe than sorry.

I put my bike in facing forwards, I use a canyon dancer on the front straps and soft ties to the rear

I put my bike in facing forwards, I use a canyon dancer tonthe front straps and soft ties to the rear




+1 Just make sure you use ratchet straps, ive had 2 incidents with cam buckles releasing http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

I load it in forward then use 2 ratchet straps on the clip-ons, That's it, bike doesnt move at all no need to tie the rear.

I haven't hauled the 2005 yet, bike's never seen a truck or trailer since it came out the crate http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I put my bike in facing forwards, I use a canyon dancer tonthe front straps and soft ties to the rear




+1 Just make sure you use ratchet straps, ive had 2 incidents with cam buckles releasing http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif



I'm a bit worried using ratchet straps, as I think they put too much pressure on the contact points, I do use cam buckle straps and I've had no problem so far.

I put my bike in facing forwards, I use a canyon dancer tonthe front straps and soft ties to the rear




+1 Just make sure you use ratchet straps, ive had 2 incidents with cam buckles releasing http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif



I'm a bit worried using ratchet straps, as I think they put too much pressure on the contact points, I do use cam buckle straps and I've had no problem so far.



I tow my bike and other peoples bike all the time, I may have worn mine out, even though it was only 5 months old. Ratchet is the best for me, I compress the forks to about 1/4-1/2 way just enough to where the bike doesnt wiggle when I jerk it sideways.