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Hauling bikes in a landscape trailer

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I'm borrowing a landscape trailer to haul 2-3 bikes down to the Paris CVMG rally. The trailer has no chocks and I won't have time to build any. My thought is put the bikes skewed roughly 45 degrees. Maybe the two bigger bikes (76 CB750 & KLR650) with one tucked into a front corner and the other tucked into a back corner. Then my little 125 in the middle with a tire up against the sidewall.
Anyone done this? All good? Suggestions??
Thanks.
 
I don’t recommend putting them in at an angle. In case of sudden stops or cornering the bike doesn’t have anything to brace against and can tip or shift. You need something to brace against that movement.

Even a few 2x4s put against the front wheel should do.

I believe you’re far away from Mississauga but you’re welcome to use my trailer.
 
timtune said:
I'm borrowing a landscape trailer to haul 2-3 bikes down to the Paris CVMG rally. The trailer has no chocks and I won't have time to build any. My thought is put the bikes skewed roughly 45 degrees. Maybe the two bigger bikes (76 CB750 & KLR650) with one tucked into a front corner and the other tucked into a back corner. Then my little 125 in the middle with a tire up against the sidewall.
Anyone done this? All good? Suggestions??
Thanks.
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Put the tire of the bigger ones in the front corners and the little one against the front rail
 
Edit: What @TK4 said. ^^^

Tie down each bike individually and secure the back tire as well. An unexpected bump while turning could cause the rear tire to skip sideways as the weight shifts. Resist the urge to tie them together or share tiedowns between bikes, as changing velocity and direction could cause unexpected bad things to happen. This is precisely how I ended up with a dent in my gas tank. Trailering two bikes on my buddy's landscaping trailer. One overly enthusiastic turn later, and his bike slid into mine.

Keep tiedowns at as acute of an angle as possible, or close to 45 degrees, this shifts the relative center of gravity of the bike + strap setup to a lower point, less chance of unexpected movement while in transit. I've had good luck using two tiedowns in the front, around the triple tree / clamp, and one holding down the rear tire.
 
I think the PA chock is all sold out. I use one of these, which is in the same price range:
www.royaldistributing.com

Wolftech Tire Stabilizer

Holds tire securely in trailer or back of truck. Sport-style chocks feature a special bend to accomodate large disc brakes, 5”wide. Thick steel tube construction with a black powder-coated finish. 5”wide.
www.royaldistributing.com www.royaldistributing.com
 
Ash said:
I think the PA chock is all sold out. I use one of these, which is in the same price range:
www.royaldistributing.com

Wolftech Tire Stabilizer

Holds tire securely in trailer or back of truck. Sport-style chocks feature a special bend to accomodate large disc brakes, 5”wide. Thick steel tube construction with a black powder-coated finish. 5”wide.
www.royaldistributing.com www.royaldistributing.com
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I've got one of these also. Put them on when I trailer mine and my cousin's bike.
 
Just had a look at the trailer I'm borrowing. 5'x10'. Should be able to put two bikes side by side facing forward (no need to chock and the tiddler in between facing backwards.
 
It has a wood floor and I could screw down something to it but if the tires are braced against the front wall I think I should be good.
 
timtune said:
It has a wood floor and I could screw down something to it but if the tires are braced against the front wall I think I should be good.
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Def should work if the tires are against the solid front wall.

Helpful to have a v shape to keep the tire straight…but better than nothing.
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