How to use a motorcycle trailer correctly
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How to use a motorcycle trailer correctly

Sometimes you need to transfer a motorcycle, whether to deliver it to your destination on a trip or to deliver it to a workshop. In these cases, using a trailer is one of the best ways, as it allows you to transport the motorcycle safely and comfortably, without the need for a van or a larger car.

However, in order to avoid accidents or accidents, it is necessary to know which type of trailer to choose and how to properly attach the motorcycle to it.

How to choose a trailer?

When choosing a trailer for transporting a motorcycle, you should keep in mind some important features that make mounting a motorcycle easier and safer.

Some factors to consider:

  • Maximum weight that a motorcycle trailer can support

Make sure that the trailer can support the weight of the motorcycle during transport. Sometimes it happens that one motorcycle can be quite heavy and must be placed in a trailer and 2 or 3 units, as it can withstand heavy loads.

  • Trailer support ramp

You must use a ramp to load the vehicle into the trailer. Otherwise, the process may cause damage and malfunctions of the exhaust pipe and in other elements located in the lower zone of the motorcycle.

  • Motorcycle trailer wheels

If the trailer is moving on rough roads, it is better to choose wheels of 13 inches or more.

  • Use of accessories

You need to know what accessories are needed for the trailer or the car that you will use in order to facilitate installation and movement and ensure the safety of the motorcycle. These accessories can be, for example, belts, staples, motorcycle mounts or car latches.

8 steps to properly use a motorcycle trailer

When using this type of trailer, you need to pay attention to some details so that the movement is successful and safe:

1. Attach the trailer to the vehicle mount and secure the safety chain.

2. The attachment of the trailer ramp is good for a long time so that no movement occurs when the motorcycle is lifted.

3. We align the motorcycle with the ramp to start loading it onto the trailer.

4. Light the motorcycle and are on its side. Download it the first time (preventing ramp delay).

5. Already on the trailer, turn off the engine and use the kickstand to support the motorcycle.

6. Use the straps to secure the motorcycle at 4 ends (2 front and 2 rear on the right and left). Better to place belts in specific places.

  • Zones are wrong: rear view mirrors or motorcycle suspensions.
  • Right: brake caliper mounts or front axle mounts.

The secret is to tie the belt to hard zones so that neither systems nor accessories are endangered.

7. After installing the straps on one side, do the same on the other side, following the same procedure.

8. Ensure that all mounts are secure, no sagging, and that the motorcycle is fully upright.

Whenever you plan to travel on a motorcycle, there are two options: ride a motorcycle or transport it by car using a motorcycle trailer. The trailer option requires special attention and knowledge of the relevant procedures in order for the transport to be carried out in the best possible way.

Questions and answers:

How do I secure my motorcycle to a trailer for transport? 1) install a suitable ramp (according to the width of the wheels); 2) follow the laws for the transport of motorcycles; 3) tensioning straps (at the top of the motorcycle and at the bottom of the trailer on each side).

How to transfer a motorcycle to a trailer? When transporting the motorcycle, its suspension must be stationary (so that the belts do not loosen when rocking), and the wheels must have wheel chocks.

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