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How to tie down a motorbike
Use four straps: two at the front and two at the rear. This holds the bike against moving forward, back and sideways.
- Chock the front wheel. Roll it into a wheel chock, or hard against the front of the trailer, with the bike upright and centred.
- Fit soft shackles to the bars. Loop one around each side of the handlebars, close to the triple clamp. Keep them clear of brake and clutch lines.
- Front straps go forward and down. Hook a strap to each shackle and run it forward and down to an anchor point on each side.
- Tension evenly. Pull both front straps until the forks compress slightly. Don't bottom them out.
- Rear straps go back and down. Run two straps from the frame or rear footpeg hangers back to anchor points.
- Check again. Stop after the first few kilometres and re-check every strap.
Cam buckle or ratchet?
A ratchet can easily over-tension a strap and bottom out the forks. A cam buckle is tightened by hand, so you get firm, even tension and a fast one-handed release. Read more in ratchet straps vs cam buckle straps.
What to buy
- Rollercam Moto Straps: two 32mm hook-end tie-downs with Rollercam buckles, two soft shackles and a storage bag. That covers the front of the bike.
- For the rear, add two Hook End or Loop End straps.
- The Biker's Essentials Kit bundles hook-end straps, loop-end straps, Dyneema bracelets and MOLLE clips for bikes and quads.
- No good anchor points on your trailer? Add L-Track and load ring studs, or thread a Dyneema bracelet through a rail for the hook.
More reading
- How to tie down a dirt bike on a trailer, step by step
- The best motorbike tie-down straps in Australia
Questions
How many straps do I need to tie down a motorbike?
Four. Use two at the front pulling forward and down from the handlebars, and two at the rear pulling back from the frame or footpeg hangers.
Should I use cam buckle or ratchet straps for a motorbike?
A cam buckle is usually the better choice. It gives firm, even tension without the risk of over-tightening and bottoming out the forks, and it releases quickly with one hand.
What are soft shackles for?
A soft shackle loops around the handlebars or frame, and the strap's hook clips to the shackle. That keeps steel hooks away from your paint and stops them slipping off.
What comes in the Rollercam Moto Straps pack?
Two 32mm hook-end tie-down straps with Rollercam buckles, two soft shackles and a storage bag.
How tight should the front straps be?
Tighten until the forks compress slightly and the bike stays upright on its own. Don't compress the forks all the way, and re-check the straps after the first few kilometres.