The easiest way to transport a bike is through a dedicated motorbike trailer. Compared to a truck or van, they’re cost-effective and designed to be low to the ground, allowing you to reach your bike easily. Furthermore, motorbike trailers are robust, sturdy and secure. Investing in a quality motorbike trailer that suits your intent is imperative to avoid damage to your cherished motorbike.
Choose the Right Motorbike Trailers
When shopping for a motorbike trailer, you must confirm if it suits your bike and budget. The pricier and heavier bike will require a more heavy-duty trailer. Our range of motorcycle trailers for sale comes with different weight-loading capacities. So you’ll get a trailer ideal for transporting a small dirt bike or lightweight road bike, a trailer that can haul heavy-duty single big bike or 2 to 3 sports bikes.
Loading Your Trailer Correctly
First, you must ensure the trailer is hitched and utterly secure to the vehicle towing it when loading your bike onto your trailer. It will stabilise the trailer and won’t pitch up or move around when you’re attempting to load your bike onto it. The same applies when you’re unloading your bike from the other end.
If you have a light bike, you and your friend might quickly load it onto the trailer; however, you must have a ramp to load a heavier bike. Trailers come with and without ramps. If the trailer you choose does not have a ramp, you can add a ramp as an additional accessory. If your bike is too heavy to load comfortably, look for a trailer with a ramp accessory.
Loading Your Bike on a Trailer Carefully
- Unless you’re very experienced, we don’t recommend riding your bike onto the trailer. If you ride too slow, you’ll tumble off the ramp, and if you ride too fast, you’re likely to end up in the driving seat of the tow vehicle.
- Get someone to help you load the bike on a trailer. Put the bike in neutral gear and push the bike onto the trailer using the handlebars, covering the brakes. And the other guy can help by pushing the rear.
Secure Your Bike
Invest in high-quality straps and ties specially designed and manufactured for trailers; they will ensure your bike is appropriately secure and will avert scratches and chafing when hauling. When you discover new damage on your motorbike when it reaches the destination, it can take the joy away from your trip. We recommend a ratchet type of strap where once it is on, you must activate the ratchet to tighten it. It gives you strength and control, and it’s easy. The method you use to tie your bike depends on the model you have. Typically, two ties up front and two on either side are sufficient for most light bikes. However, two at the back and four in front will render the utmost security.
When it comes to bike straps, ensure they’re in good condition, especially if they are old straps – inspect for tearing and fraying. If you can detect wear and tear, you must replace them. Preparing your tie-downs before loading your bike on the trailer is an excellent idea. Never try to balance a bike when the straps are out of arm’s reach.
Final Safety Tips
- Remember that a car towing a trailer can’t ride in the outside lane of a motorway.
- Perform regular servicing of your trailer.
- We recommend regular visual inspections and appropriately grease-packed quality bearings.
If you want to buy a motorbike trailer in Sydney, visit Mario Trailers at 02 4956 8442, and we’ll gladly assist you.
