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Kober
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Feb 20, 2018

Tie downs for 2 motorcycles


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So I tied down 2 bikes with disastrous results. Since there is no center tiedown in front for both handlebars, I had to use the middle one to keep both bikes upright. As you can see that was too much for it mainly, I suspect because there was no shock absorption like there is when you compress the front forks as you tie the handlebars down.

Question, Is there a reason the manufacturer never installed a center front tiedown or can I install one myself?
  • It looks like that tie down was just bolted into the floor and not secured well at all. I use Condor chocks to secure two bikes and use tie downs just snug, since the chocks will hold the bikes in place. I tie down the back of the bikes pretty securely and that is what keeps things from moving around too much.

    I have two tie downs pulled tight on one D-ring in the floor and have never had it come loose like that one has. Something just isn't right with that one.
  • Holly Molly!! I'll just add even without a center point to tie down you can strap the handler bars together. I tie down left and right of the handle bar then one from one handle bar to the other. Then I compress my suspension and tie down the left and right side of the bikes. And a tie down foot peg to foot peg. And I make sure it's in gear. Then I tie down the back wheels as well. Note: I don't have wheel chalks either. That's messed up your hook plates pulled out!!
  • Just got off the phone with the crew at Condor. What a great bunch of people!
    I explained my situation and that I really did not want to install a third tiedown in front since the manufacturer didn't and I don't know what is down there in the heated basement and I might hit something vital.
    The solution we came up with is E Track that does not have to be bolted through the floor and has plenty of holes for it to be lagged to the floor. I actually ordered enough E Track and clips to run 3 8ft tracks which will give me the flexibility to tie down whatever other toys Santa Claus or the tooth fairy my bring in the future.
    I've owned those two Condor Pit-Stops for a number of years and I'm absolutely happy with the design and quality of materials they used in making these.
    It is not often that you find a company that sells a quality product and has fast and friendly tech support to boot. The fact that it's all made in the USA is icing on the cake.
  • I only haul one motorcycle, but have seen several with two that also used the eTrax for tie down of the front and back. I have also seen a chock similar to the one you have that had eyebolts on the front crosspiece that allowed tie downs to go from the handlebars (I use the triple tree)to compress the front shocks. On my Goldwing, I use tie downs on the back only to keep it from bouncing around.
  • Amazon has tie downs for Toy Haulers -- They have a kit of 4 -- It has backer plates & bolts -- They are rated at 6000 lbs -- East to install -- I installed 8 in a toy hauler that had tie downs like your`s has -- Bill Willard
  • We don't have toy hauler but we have enclosed trailer and we put 3 sections of etrax down. We secured them on the bottom with huge washers so they wouldn't pull through. That is also in addition to our chocks. They have been problem free with 2 Harleys and a trike. A lot depends on what's underneath your garage area. Etrax makes it easy because you can' adjust clips for whatever is needed. Good luck!