Bike haulin question

SAEID · 07-21-2007, 06:51 PM

I'm taking a friend to the WS track day on the 29th, and we can't get a trailer in time for the event, so we're stuck with only one option, to fit both bikes in the back of my bed... I have the short bed, which is not an issue, and I have the railes in the middle, front and sides, but I don't have the cleats to hook to... I have two hook points on each side of the bed for the front and rear, but thats it for now... So how do I secure two bikes in the back of my bed???

Fred S · 07-21-2007, 07:43 PM

Front to Back in the bed?

EAST-LOS · 07-21-2007, 11:37 PM

Saeid I thought you said or posted you have the new Nissan truck.
so for the front no problem right but the back it is. well for the back just strap the strap to the back wheel on either side then one in the middle

SAEID · 07-22-2007, 10:06 PM

I was thinking about this earlier... What if I had Handle bar dancers on both bikes, using one tie down that connects the handle bar dancers and then a tie down that connects to the rear pegs of each bike. This would be right handle bar on the left bike and left handle bar on the right bike, same with the pegs. Then you just tie down to the cleats like normal using the handle bar dancers left bar to left cleat, for the bike on the left and same to the one on the right, The bikes should be tied down, right???

Bad-mofo · 07-22-2007, 11:20 PM

I've seen people route the long tie-downs through the other bike wheel or above it, so it doesn't touch the rotors. The tie-downs don't need to be symmetrical.

If I were you, and if you like Home Depot projects, I'd buy some wooden plank (not plywood) and put 2 center hooks (or just one for both tie-down) into it using bolts. Just get something wide enough, so bike wheels rest over it. The same for the rear. I think the total cost will be under $20.

SAEID · 07-23-2007, 01:48 PM

If anyone has a trailer than can haul two bikes, and their willing to let me borrow it for a couple of days, I'd be very greatful.

CaptainCR · 07-25-2007, 08:23 PM

Securing both bikes in the back of a truck bed with only two cleats easily doable. The way I do it is use a ratchet strap on the lower triple to secure the outside of each bike. Then route a pull (or ratchet if it works for you) strap through the front tire of each bike and tie them to the inside grips or upper fork area. It’s always worked for me without issue.

BR996 · 07-27-2007, 11:10 PM

We put 2 bikes plus everything else in the back of the Tacoma on every trackday. I put 2 eyebolts through the front of the bed floor. We use canyon dancers and rachet straps to hold the front down, then I usually put another strap from the bumper to the outside of the frame on each bike. Having a Redi-Ramp helps extend the bed too.

SAEID · 07-31-2007, 01:16 PM

Thanks guys for the help. I used the eye bolt and chalk stands or whatever their called and it worked great.

07-21-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
SAEID Squid Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego/Mira Mesa Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (24)	Bike haulin question I'm taking a friend to the WS track day on the 29th, and we can't get a trailer in time for the event, so we're stuck with only one option, to fit both bikes in the back of my bed... I have the short bed, which is not an issue, and I have the railes in the middle, front and sides, but I don't have the cleats to hook to... I have two hook points on each side of the bed for the front and rear, but thats it for now... So how do I secure two bikes in the back of my bed???

07-21-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
Fred S Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Bikes: 07 Blue ZX-10R Age: 37 Posts: 797 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (34)	Front to Back in the bed? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/bluezx10r

07-27-2007, 11:10 PM	#8
BR996 Know It All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: With my 82 yr old hottie Bikes: 03 9R, 01 TLS, 98 TLS...what's left of it! Posts: 447 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (28)	We put 2 bikes plus everything else in the back of the Tacoma on every trackday. I put 2 eyebolts through the front of the bed floor. We use canyon dancers and rachet straps to hold the front down, then I usually put another strap from the bumper to the outside of the frame on each bike. Having a Redi-Ramp helps extend the bed too. __________________ www.tlzone.net www.tlplanet.com

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07-21-2007, 11:37 PM	#3
EAST-LOS Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 92 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Saeid I thought you said or posted you have the new Nissan truck. so for the front no problem right but the back it is. well for the back just strap the strap to the back wheel on either side then one in the middle

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SAEID Squid Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego/Mira Mesa Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (24)	I was thinking about this earlier... What if I had Handle bar dancers on both bikes, using one tie down that connects the handle bar dancers and then a tie down that connects to the rear pegs of each bike. This would be right handle bar on the left bike and left handle bar on the right bike, same with the pegs. Then you just tie down to the cleats like normal using the handle bar dancers left bar to left cleat, for the bike on the left and same to the one on the right, The bikes should be tied down, right???

07-22-2007, 11:20 PM	#5
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	I've seen people route the long tie-downs through the other bike wheel or above it, so it doesn't touch the rotors. The tie-downs don't need to be symmetrical. If I were you, and if you like Home Depot projects, I'd buy some wooden plank (not plywood) and put 2 center hooks (or just one for both tie-down) into it using bolts. Just get something wide enough, so bike wheels rest over it. The same for the rear. I think the total cost will be under $20.

07-23-2007, 01:48 PM	#6
SAEID Squid Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego/Mira Mesa Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (24)	If anyone has a trailer than can haul two bikes, and their willing to let me borrow it for a couple of days, I'd be very greatful.

07-25-2007, 08:23 PM	#7
CaptainCR Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	Securing both bikes in the back of a truck bed with only two cleats easily doable. The way I do it is use a ratchet strap on the lower triple to secure the outside of each bike. Then route a pull (or ratchet if it works for you) strap through the front tire of each bike and tie them to the inside grips or upper fork area. It’s always worked for me without issue.

07-31-2007, 01:16 PM	#9
SAEID Squid Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego/Mira Mesa Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (24)	Thanks guys for the help. I used the eye bolt and chalk stands or whatever their called and it worked great.