When is a motorcycle carrier safe to utilize?
A motorcycle carrier is definitely safe to use given that the motorcycle and the vehicle follow strict guidelines, usually recommended by the manufacture of the vehicle and the carrier. The weight limit of the carrier and the utmost tongue rating of the hitch receiver is vital to follow. Envio de motos Failure to comply the weight limits can often result in extremely expensive harm to the motorcycle and the automobile.
Typical weight limits of motorcycle haulers are 400 and 600lbs depending on design and material the carrier is manufactured out of. Most carriers that are designed for dirt bike transportation are made out of aluminum and have a 400lb weight limit. The carriers which are made of steel will often have a 600lb weigh limit and so are made to carry sport bikes or cruisers.
Loading the Motorcycle
Loading the motorcycle on the carrier is often times where most accidents occur. Always have two different people present when loading the motorcycle, one person on each side of the motorcycle to balance the bike. Do not have the motorcycle running while loading the bike, a slip of the clutch can send the motorcycle into the vehicle or into some on loading the bike.
Following the motorcycle is up the ramp have on person securely hold the bike while the other uses ratchet straps to strap down the motorcycle to the motorcycle carrier. Always utilize at least four ratchet straps to secure the motorcycle. Two on the front of the motorcycle and two on the trunk of the rear of the motorcycle, preferably on the seat frame.
Driving with the Motorcycle Carrier
The most common mistake drivers make when transporting a motorcycle on the carrier is the assumption that they will be able to drive as if they are not transporting the motorcycle due to the absence of a trailer. Special attention needs to be taken when driving with the carrier, especially when driving over rough terrain such as dirt road, speed bumps and on-ramps to interstates. Failure to operate a vehicle carefully can lead to failure of the ratchet straps or other locking mechanisms that may securely hold the motorcycle to the carrier.