Trike Tie Downs?

[Winger1955]

Since I will be tranporting my trike in a toy hauler travel trailer and an enclosed trailer, I need to install a system for securing the rear wheels of the trike. I would appreciate some info on how you guys secure your trikes for trailering.

Thanks

 

[mhgoldwing]

Install front wheel chock to secure front end. If you are going very far I would also add soft tie straps and cinch the front end down from the triple tree about 1 1/2" to keep trike from bouncing too much. Rear end will tend to pull down when you tighten straps.

Rear attachment points on a Roadsmith are on the bottom of the shock brackets. Crosstie these and you should be good to go.

 

[Winger1955]

Thanks MH,

Are those rear attachment points difficult to get to?

 

[FRR]

I used to tie off the back wheels with straps thru the back wheels to the D rings, but now don't even bother. If that rear end starts moving around there are bigger problems than that. I never tie off using the triple trees. Ever. I tow about 900 miles 4 to 6 times a year.

 

[jjvw]

We use a Harbor Freight chock, no tie downs on front but use 2 racket straps to trailer hitch. Tow about 8000 miles a year, always rides good.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb-capacity-motorcycle-standwheel-chock-61670.html.

Often on sale or use 20% off coupon.

 

[Winger1955]

Thanks John! We go to Koyote Ranch/Medina Highpoint every year in October. Were you there last year? Your trike looks familiar.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I use a couple of soft straps on the wing frame. I take the seat off, add the straps then put the seat back on. When I need to tie it down, just remove the side covers.





Not an original Fuzzy idea, saw it on tube I think.

 

[Winger1955]

Fuzzy,

Thanks for the excellent idea. Its a method I had not even considered. One question since I’m new to trikes, are the side panels any harder or easier to remove and reinstall once the bike is triked?