The right motorcycle trailer tie downs can save your bike!We've all had to use motorcycle trailer tie downs at one point or another. I have had to trailer bikes short and far and the tie downs that I've used always seem to be not ideal for the task. I also worry about scratching the bike with the tie downs. The racheting hardware is typically uncoated metal that is just begging to gouge the paint or mar the fairings. Well after years of trying every conceivable set-up, I've finally found the best trailer tie downs. It's called the Tyre Down. This set-up is by far the easiest and safest trailer tie down system available. This system holds the back of your bike in place with confidence and security. The front of the bike I lock in a wheel chock. One of the problems with straps is finding good anchor points on the bike. These points need to be low on the bike but provide enough leverage to keep it from swaying. The Tyre Down eliminates the need for these points because it simply goes over the rear tire. As you can see in the photo the metal plates are formed to grip the rear tire. They are designed at 90 degree angles and have heavy duty friction pads that help grip the tire. These plates are connected to four steel rods that connect to two heavy duty rachets on either side of the bike. These tie downs are then to be secured to the trailer-a few inches in front of the rear axle. There are two models available-one for street bikes and one for dirt bikes. The major difference is that the dirt bike model replaces the friction pads with a bar that neatly fits in between the knobs of the tire. For more info on motorcycle trailer tie downs and everything motorcycle, please join our free e-zine, Ultimate Biker.
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