The hooks of the ShockStrap Ratchet Motorcycle Tie-Downs # 297-9RSBB-M that you referenced are not coated but this comes with straps that loop around the hooks and the motorcycle handlebars to prevent metal contact on the bike. I believe the video you referenced is actually one that covers several strap options as an overview.
I attached an install video for these straps for you to check out that shows how the strap installs on a dirt bike and carrier. view full answer...
Installing the E-Track Trailer Cargo Control, part # EM59150, would work well to strap down your ATVs and motorcycles on your V-nose trailer.
You could mount the E-Track sideways or perpendicular to the trailer frame over the floor as you described. The E-Track can also be mounted on the wall of trailers, so perhaps you could mount the track for the ATVs on the floor towards the front of the trailer. Then you could mount track on the trailer walls for the motorcycles or on the floor as... view full answer...
On the Rage PowerSport Steel Motorcycle Carrier MX600 it seems this was a design flaw and the carrier has been discontinued. The only solution we have found for your exact issue is to use the straps like 1" x 18" Tie-Down Motorcycle Assist Straps (Qty 2) # 06303 along with the Erickson Ratcheting Motorcycle Tie-Down Straps w Long Safety Hooks - 1"x6' - 400 lb - Qty 2 # EM05710 to only slightly loosen the hold on the bike and allow it to stay upright as you move the bike forward to install... view full answer...
Since you will be using your E-Track system, part # E19148, for transporting more than one type of vehicle, you will want to try to find mounting locations that will work for all of them. The main consideration for deciding where to mount the E-Tracks is to select locations that provide access to structural components, such as wall studs and floor supports. These structural elements of your trailer will serve as the backbone of your E-Track system. It is important that the tracks mount... view full answer...
Either of the options you mentioned would be a great way to help secure a motorcycle on the Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier # UF48-979033 as it is meant for a heavier application.
My only concern is that your trailer hitch and/or your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is/are not rated high enough in weight capacity to properly do so. Check the weight capacity of your trailer hitch and your Sprinter and then subtract about 50 lbs for the weight of the Ultra-Fab carrier.
If your motorcycle/bike is still... view full answer...
Thanks for the photos. The Ultra Fab motorcycle carrier part # UF48-979033 is not designed for scooters and the manufacturer does require the front tire of the bike rest in the cradle and be secured with the safety pin in case tie-down straps come loose. Based on your photos that is not going to be an option if you desire to carry your 2006 Honda Reflex NSS250 scooter on the carrier. You would need to use the two bolts to hold the tire up so there is not contact with the brake rotor.... view full answer...
That's a great question. I believe your installation method for the Erickson Horizontal E-Track # EM59150 sounds like a great plan as long as you have the tracks facing the direction of travel. Basically the E-Track was designed around this and that is the most safe way to secure cargo.
To secure your 900 lb bike you can either use the Erickson E-Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring # E59143 with your current ratchet straps or you can update to the Erickson E-Track Strap with Ratchet # EM59136 which... view full answer...
The E-track system can install any way you would like on your trailer. It is common to install the E-Tracks so the wheels of a vehicle are on top of the E-track. This allows you to use wheel nets, like part # EM58523, that attach directly to the E-track system. Many wheel nets typically have only one hook in front of the tire and one hook behind the tire. Installing the E-track system so the wheels are on top of the track rather than on the side provides more stability when transporting... view full answer...
There is no set distance apart that the E-Track, such as # E19148, has to be mounted. If it were me I would place them so that they are about an E-track's width apart wider than the widest part of the bike on each side.
So for example if the bike 36 inches wide and the E-Track is 5-1/8 inches wide I would place the E-Track so there is 46-1/4 inches between them. I also recommend picking up several tie-downs, # E59143, to secure straps such as # EM34416 to the E-Track. view full answer...
You will need to pull down on the release handles of the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System # BWMC2304 which will allow the bike to be released from the mount and then you will be able to push the bike forward.
See attached picture to see where the release handles are. view full answer...
Yes, a center stand like the EZ-Up you mentioned will indeed interfere with the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers # BWMC2304 or a similar option.
If you wanted to use the Biker Bar, you would need to remove the center stand in order for your bike's frame to properly attach to the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers # BWMC2304. view full answer...
The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System Base with Anchor Plates # BWMC2300 does not need to be adjusted to the higher holes. The adjustability is dependent on the ground clearance of your frame. The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers - Harley-Davidson Touring # BWMC2301 shows adjustability as shown in the attached photo. view full answer...
The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System # BWMC2301 will be bolted to the toy hauler floor so to remove it you would have to un-bolt it from the floor every time you needed to move it. While not difficult to do, especially with power tools, it may be too much of a hassle for it to be a viable solution. view full answer...
You could absolutely load and unload the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier part # e98873 by yourself. I have loaded several bikes on similar carriers or in the bed of a truck with a similar ramp by myself and it was pretty painless.
You would just want to set the ramp up behind the wheel tray, give yourself about 15 feet or so of room to build up a decent speed to push the bike up on to the ramp while covering the front brake, and then line up the front wheel onto the ramp and let it travel... view full answer...
I took at look at the installation instructions for a B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System like part # BWMC2301 and it gives the following advice if the handlebars move while in transit.
"If the bike’s handlebars move or movement needs to be limited further do one or both of the following; lower
the side plates on the base to compress bike’s suspension further, or tighten the biker bar clamp to be sure it is
not sliding on the bike’s frame." view full answer...
The B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers - Harley-Davidson Touring # BWMC2301 does have the frame bar that almost directly sits over the mounting bolt in the floor bracket. As you can see in the video the locking of that bar can be to the front, up, or the back of your bike so that it doesn't interfere with the base.
Check out the attached photos and videos and let me know if you have further questions. view full answer...
The B&W Biker Bar, like part # BWMC2301, must be removed from the motorcycle while riding. You can install it on the bike before riding onto the trailer in order to connect but it's not something that should be left on while riding. view full answer...
The lower bar of the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers # BWMC2301 that you referenced is designed to mount basically permanently. I'd leave it on as long as you were planning on using the system frequently but if you weren't going to use it for a while I'd take it off.
This would work well with the 2011 Road Glide Ultra. view full answer...
In regards to the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System for Trailers part # BWMC2301, the handlebars will need to be positioned straight ahead when securing the bike. The friction of the attachment method will then ensure they stay straight. I have not personally heard of any complainants of the front wheel turning while in transit. You can turn them physically by hand when the bike is secured but it does take a lot of force which would just simply not be present during normal hauling... view full answer...
The 3/4" plywood floor will be thick enough to install the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System # BWMC2301 and use with your Harley Touring.
If you take a look at the accompanying cutout of the directions I added, it states "The platform which the product will be attached to must be strong enough to withstand the forces associated with securely holding and transporting a motorcycle (properly supported 3/4" plywood equivalent or higher)." view full answer...
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