Trailering a Brick

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I am going to be moving a K100RS cross country on a trailer next week, about 500 miles.  200 miles of the trip will be on country roads of dubious maintenance history.

Looking at my bike, I'm a bit puzzled as to easily accessible tie down points that don't require removing a bunch of bodywork.  Used to be we just hooked them over the bars on our enduro bikes and wrapped a bunji around the rear wheel and the rail and took off.

A K bike on a flatbed trailer looks like a whole different kettle of fish.

Can anyone post some photos of how you did it?  I know thre are some here, but I don't know how to find them.

[Laitch]

Can anyone post some photos of how you did it?  I know thre are some here, but I don't know how to find them.

The image in this post should help, Gryph. He anchored each ratchet strap at two points. I've used a soft loops around each place he used then hooked into the loop with the ratchet strap anchored at one point. The main thing is to limit compressing the suspension at the least possible amount for stabilization.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Exactly what I'm looking for.   Thanks Laitch!  I was a little concerned about how top heavy the bike is, but it appears to not be a problem.

[Martin]

Gryph you can also get a strap round the frame in front of the shock and on the opposite side. With side covers removed.
Regards Martin.

[Skunky]

When I moved mine I strapped down on its stand and strapped the back down hard. Did not shift at all. Depends on your trailer whether that's possible.

[Scott_]

When I trailer mine, I tie down the front similar to Drakes picture in the link from Laitch, but as far as the rear, I tie the rear wheel side to side with a slight pull to the rear. This way the bike is fastened firm and the main weight of the bike can float on the suspension--both front and rear.
I'll look and see if I have any pictures.

[Scott_]

Here's a pic of an RS I hauled once.

[K1300S]

[Skunky]

Here's another way  :clap:


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[The Mighty Gryphon]

Thanks for all the great photos.  The trailer I'll be using looks like Scott's so I think I'll copy what he did.  I'm feeling a lot more confident about this trip.

[daveson]

i tied mine from the lower triple clamp
i put a rag in the exhaust pipe so dusty air doesnt get sucked in by the vacuum created when the air rushes past

[F14CRAZY]

Here's another way  :clap:

No lie, a few years ago I saw a Chevy Cobalt towing a bike in exactly the same manner on the highway

[Martin]

A while ago somebody posted a picture of a device that attached to your tow ball. It took the raised  front wheel of the bike similar to the wheel in the boot, trunk, cargo storage area. You towed running on it's rear wheel. I don't think I would be happy towing that way. :nono
Regards Martin.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I remember a front wheel rack that attached to a trailer hitch that did the same thing, but only lifting the front wheel 9-10 inches above the road surface.  With the brick, I would remove the rear brake caliper and the drive shaft if I was going to tow that way.

Without a way to run tail, brake and turn signal lights I would think the first cop that sees you will want to talk to you.

[Martin]

I doubt very much whether it would be legal in OZ. It might be fine for a light weight bike but definitely not anything heavy.
Regards Martin.

[Inge K.]

LOOK....a double bmW.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

A K75 towing an airhead...I love it!

When I rode enduros, there was a guy who used to bring his 175 Penton on top of a fold-out tent camper towed behind a big Hardley.  Took three guys to get his bike up on top of it.