2X4's ... brilliant and cheap. ThanksRight now, you have the bike strapped near its center axis and the straps are diagonal. The top could still tip, the bottom could still slide sideways. The bike hangs precariously off center if this happens.
The straps around the frame will help prevent it from skipping left or right but if it does, the bike will tilt. If it tilts too far, the straps on the fork tubes should hold it up but I'd rather take steps to avoid the possibility the tire(s) could get of center. A 2x4 that can't move on either side of the tires should do it. You might lay the 2x4s in place front to back and then screw a side to side to side 2x4 over both in back and in front. The side to sides wedge against the interior walls of the van and prevent the front to back 2x4s from moving sideways.
Careful about the straps on the muffler hangers, they could bend the hooks they wrap around. I don't think you need those if you use the 2x4 idea. You wouldn't really need the frame straps either, those might mar the frame.
Canyon Dancers on the handlebars are very stable and if you strap them horizontally instead of down to the floor, they won't compress the forks. They will also prevent the top from tipping either direction. I have used Canyon Dancers and they work....but I had them backed up with the Pit Bull Trailer Restraint.
Do not underestimate a bump or dip in the road at low speed.
I'd go with a Condor over a Baxley but neither one will keep the rear wheel centered. The Baxley looks just fine but I've heard mixed reviews.
Consider renting the U-Hual motorcycle trailer. Probably get it for $60 if you return to the location you picked it up. It is really easy to get the bike up the ramp. You can trust me on that, one guy can do it. Park down a slight decline and it's a piece of cake. The 2x4 idea would work with the U-Haul trailer. The Canyon Dancers work perfectly as the handlebars are the same hight as the side rails on the trailer. If you feel you need the side straps, there's plenty of D-rings along the edges of the floor. The trailer has a wheel chock built in---won't hold the bike up but will keep the front tire straight.
Pics of trailer here:
Pit Bull Trailer Restraint Platform for U-Haul Trailer | Maintenance and Do-It-Yourself
Pit Bull Trailer Restraint Platform In U-Haul Motorcycle Trailer The Pit Bull Trailer Restraint does an excellent job of holding the bike secure without compressing the suspension with straps or having tie-downs touching the bike anywhere. My only gripe is that the trailer restraint has wheels...www.hayabusa.org
I'm no slouch but I'm far from Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's easier than the video makes it look. You don't need to run, just a brisk walk, empty fuel tank.
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I have everything well thought out and set up to transport the busa in a 5' x 9' uncovered U-Haul motorcycle trailer. The only thing that is unclear is how I am going to get the bike up in the trailer. The fold-down ramp is only 4 feet long. The trailer is about 14" off the ground. 1. Is...
First time I trailered the busa, i used canyon dancers with 2 straps on the front each side and one on each side on the foot peg brackets. Total of 6 straps. I know it was overkill but at that time better safe than sorry.
Me too , And I always thought the same , But if you think about it, there's nowhere for the bike to go if done my way. Leaning against the van wall, pulled up against it's own weight and pulled front and back at the same time . Works like a charm.
It was an idea I got from someone here...think it was @michael parris heuberger. Never tried it but after my experience with my setup, I think it would work fine. Just be very careful when you turn at an intersection. If there's a dip in the pavement, it can create quite a jar even going slow. I'd just creep if you see anything like that.
Wow, I did not expect overkill. Thought it would trend the other way...
Ordered, but won't be here in time for the run.
Ordered online - none of the local shops have one in stock.
2x4's are $8 ea. Building a set of rails would be ideal but need to consider loading reqs on a couple other bikes as well (V-Strom and a GSXR 1000). Gonna play with this. Maybe a single rail up against the inside wheel line + Leaning Wall. TBDFour eight foot 2x4s are probably only about a hundred bucks right now!
I vote Canyon Dancers hooked horizontally
Get the new design of Canyon Dancers
I like that strapping the bike against the wall idea but I'd want a bed matress or something like that for padding. I'd still use Canyon Dancers. You strap on the top of the bike to point level or higher, the top can't fall. You strap low, the top can still tip over whatever height you strapped at.
Me too .. But, KISS, keep it simple stupid, it works
Hi. I had a sprinter van I could put 5 bike in it and another 6 on a trailer. all you have to do is stop the bike from falling side to side and from going forward or backward I use 4 straps in front and 4 in back, straps do brake. Also use good ones not the cheep ones. DO NOT use the handlebars on an HD or cruiser to strap it down, use the triple trees. I have many different trucks and trailers up to tri axle 52 footer. As for trucks Fords and Dodges did not two as well as the Chevys and the best the Freightliner FL70 I had. I have driven over 2, 2,5000,000 miles as a driver not all of them towing motorcycles I also transported exortic cars. I also did general freight and oversize loads. One we had me pulling and one truck one pushing, one was 240 ft long and over 500000lbs.
Hi. I had a sprinter van I could put 5 bike in it and another 6 on a trailer. all you have to do is stop the bike from falling side to side and from going forward or backward I use 4 straps in front and 4 in back. DO NOT use the handlebars on an HD or a cruiser to strap it down.
Hi. I lean the bike a little to the lef with the kick stand down, but not on the trailer floor.
