On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, Harvey Barlow wrote:
> If you can get the bike inside and properly secured over the axle that would
> be a better solution. I would, however, place a piece of 1/2" or thicker
> plywood, as wide as the walkway and six or more feet long, on top of the
> floor in the center of the trailer where you will park the bike. That would
> help distribute the weight over a greater section of floor and over more
> frame members.
Phillip, I like Harvey's suggestion about using a piece of plywood. I'd
use a heavier piece and attach the motorcycle to it with eye bolts and
straps or somehow so it can't fall over or roll in any direction. Then
secure the bike to something inside the trailer so it can't move relative
to the floor. Depending on your floor material, you could temporarily nail
the plywood to the floor. I have hauled a 650 street bike in the bed of of
my pickup tied with straps to all four corners of the bed and it was very
secure. Done right, I don't think your trailer would be damaged inside at
all. Just my opinion.
Jim Greene
'68 Tradewind
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