{"id":51031,"date":"2019-08-27T09:41:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T16:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=51031"},"modified":"2019-08-27T09:41:27","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T16:41:27","slug":"motorcycle-ratchet-straps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/27\/motorcycle-ratchet-straps\/","title":{"rendered":"Ratchet Straps for Your Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many reasons why you may need to transport your\nmotorcycle. Whether it\u2019s hauling your bike to a motorcycle rally or even taking\nit to the shop, you\u2019re going to need ratchet straps to secure it. We\u2019ll show\nyou what ratchet straps to use, how to use them, and where to purchase them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1-2-1024x512.png\" alt=\"ratchet straps for your motorcycle\" class=\"wp-image-51032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1-2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1-2-640x320.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Ratchet Straps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As motorcycles can be a bit on the pricier side, it\u2019s\nimportant to find tie-downs that will tightly secure your bike in order to\nprevent shifting. We offer many ratchet strap tie-downs that are great for\ntying down numerous bikes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/Ratchets-Straps\/PRO-GRIP-Ratchet-Tie-Down-Two-Pack\/?id=363&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">Pro Grip Ratchet Tie Down<\/a>: 400lb working load limit \u2013 1200lb breaking strength<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/Ratchets-Straps\/Motorcycle-Soft-Tie-Tiedown-Strap-Extender\/?id=11474&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">Motorcycle Soft Tie- Tiedown Strap Extender<\/a>: 400lb working load limit<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/Ratchets-Straps\/Ancra-Premium-Cam-Buckle-Tie-Downs-for-Motorcycles-ATVs-Includes-2-Straps\/?id=20821&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">Ancra Premium Cam Buckle Tie Downs for Motorcycles &amp; ATVs<\/a>: 400lb working load limit &#8211; 4,500lb abrasion-resistant nylon webbing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/Ratchets-Straps\/Ancra-Premium-Cam-Buckle-Tie-Downs-with-Integrated-Soft-Hooks-for-Motorcycles-ATVs-Includes-2\/?id=20823&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">The Ancra Premium Cam Buckle Tie Down with Integrated Soft Hooks for Motorcycles &amp; ATVs<\/a>: 400lb working load limit \u2013 4,500lb abrasion-resistant nylon webbing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Ropes-Tie-Downs\/Ratchets-Straps\/Ancra-Gradual-Release-Ratchet-Tie-Downs-with-Integrated-Soft-Hooks-2-Straps\/?id=20829&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">Ancra Gradual Release Ratchet Tie Downs with Integrated Soft Hooks<\/a>: 600lb working load limit \u2013 1,800lb assembly strength<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a ratchet strap, you\u2019ll want to keep in mind\nthe weight of your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Use Them<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, to begin securing your motorcycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tighten the straps in the front to evenly to make sure the motorcycle stays vertical so that it doesn\u2019t fully compress the suspension<\/li><li>Secure the rear ratchet straps to a solid point on the rear of the motorcycle frame or swing arm while carefully avoiding any break lines or electrical wirings <\/li><li>Lastly, ensure the motorcycle is secure and make sure that all four ratchet straps are tightened evenly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2-4-1024x512.png\" alt=\"ratchet straps for your motorcycle\" class=\"wp-image-51033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2-4-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2-4-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2-4-640x320.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full demonstration on how to place ratchet straps on your motorcycle, watch the video below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Load a Motorcycle onto a Motorcycle Trailer\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/owfW-UKL0ug?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it even easier, transport your motorcycle using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trailers\/Motorcycle-Trailer-Rental\/MT\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">motorcycle trailer<\/a>. This lightweight trailer features a loading ramp and motorcycle wheel chocks for a simple loading and unloading process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to secure your motorcycle with ratchet straps, it\u2019s time to make the purchase. You can find all of our available ratchet straps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/1\/Ratchets-Straps\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">on&nbsp;our&nbsp;website<\/a>.  For more information on how to transport your motorcycle onto a U-Haul trailer, click <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/08\/21\/how-to-transport-a-motorcycle-on-a-u-haul-trailer\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20190827-ratchetstrapsforyourmotorcycle\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many reasons why you may need to transport your motorcycle. Whether it\u2019s hauling your bike to a motorcycle rally or even taking it to the shop, you\u2019re going to need ratchet straps to secure it. We\u2019ll show you what ratchet straps to use, how to use them, and where to purchase them. 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