First Time Towing Two Bikes

[cjymiller]

I'll be attending the Z2 Trackday on Oct 19 and there is a good possibility I will be getting my friend to sign up as well. I have transported an individual motorcycle on the Uhaul trailer with canyon dancers but I have not done two. I'm starting to research the best way to tow the two bikes to Thunderhill.

Should I be concerned that I wont have a dedicated wheel chock for the two motorcycles? What are some pro tips for getting two bikes to the track with one tow vehicle?

 

[Lionel Cosgrove]

Is it an open trailer or enclosed? I have an enclosed trailer that I regularly use to transport two bikes for trackdays. I load them up facing opposite directions and use tie downs to secure the front as well as the rear tire. No wheel chocks, and never had a problem.

 

[Thantos]

I’ve been fine without chocks in a uhaul trailer.

Edit: bars were strapped after this photo.

 

[cjymiller]

Is it an open trailer or enclosed? I have an enclosed trailer that I regularly use to transport two bikes for trackdays. I load them up facing opposite directions and use tie downs to secure the front as well as the rear tire. No wheel chocks, and never had a problem.

I'd probably be doing the open Uhaul trailer.

 

[cjymiller]

I’ve been fine without chocks in a uhaul trailer.

Edit: bars were strapped after this photo.

Glad to hear that chocks aren't necessarily required. Tell me more about why you decided to go with the dual axle uhaul trailer as opposed to the single axle?

 

[SickofRats]

I towed two on the smaller single style uhaul, room enough for two even though there is one wheel chock. Those tie downs, when done properly, do an adequate job. Just make sure your car/truck can handle the weight by checking the tongue allowances - and that the tire pressure on the uhaul is good, and the connection is solid, so you don't get the shakes when you're hauling at higher speeds.

 

[Thantos]

Glad to hear that chocks aren't necessarily required. Tell me more about why you decided to go with the dual axle uhaul trailer as opposed to the single axle?

On this occasion, because that’s all they had. I prefer dual axle anyway, far more stable at the speeds I like to travel on I5.

 

[LadyDragon]

Would you suggest to stuff the front wheel into the Corners (turn their heads) or leave it straight in if it had no wheel chock? I have a trailer with chocks, so I'm asking for curiosity sake / effect on suspension.

I also like to double check the bikes after a couple turns in town to see if anything has moved. Good luck and enjoy!!