How to Tie Down a Dirt Bike on a Trailer

Dirt bikes can provide a source of fun that will last an afternoon or all day. Whether you are trail riding or taking part in a competition, before you can begin to enjoy the riding you need to transport the dirt bike from your house to the trail or event. Dirt bikes can be made street legal provided they are equipped with a headlight, brake light, turn signals and licensed for the road. Otherwise, you will need to trailer your bike.

Things You'll Need

  • Four adjustable nylon tie down straps.
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach the trailer to your car, truck, van or whichever vehicle you are using to transport your dirt bike.

    • 2

      Roll the dirt bike onto the trailer and ensure the bike is in the center of the trailer; it should be equally balanced over the trailers wheel axle. Once the bike is in the correct position, place the bike on its center stand. The center stand will keep the bike upright, where as the kickstand will have the bike leaning slightly to one side.

    • 3

      Attach a nylon strap to each end of the handle bar and tie the straps off at the front corners of the trailers. Tighten the straps until there is no slack.

    • 4

      Attach the nylons strap to the frame at the rear of the bike and tie off the straps at the rear corners of the trailer.

    • 5

      Tighten each of the four straps until the bike is secure and cannot be moved. Once all the straps are tight and the bike is secure, you are ready to transport your dirt bike.