Transporting Your Pit Bike
If you use a truck or a motorcycle trailer to transport
your motorcycle, we recommend that you
follow these guidelines:
1. Use a loading ramp.
2. Make certain that the fuel petcock is in the
“OFF” position.
3. Secure the motorcycle in an upright position,
using motorcycle tie-down straps. Do not use
rope, which can loosen and allow the motorcycle
to fall over. To secure your motorcycle, brace
the front wheel against the front of the truck bed
or trailer rail; a wheel chock, avail at many
motorcycle and powersports shops as well as
RV and towing equipment parts suppliers, works
better but must be bolted to the truck bed or
trailer oor.
4. Attach the lower ends of two straps to the tie-
down hooks on your vehicle. Attach the upper
ends of the straps, one on each side of the
handlebar close to the fork and handlebar risers.
5. Check that the tie-down straps do not contact
any control cables or electrical wiring.
6. Tighten both straps until the front suspension is
compressed about half-way.
7. Use one or two additional tie-down straps to
keep the rear of the motorcycle from moving.
8. Do not transport your bike on its side. This can
damage the bike and leaking gasoline or oil can
create hazardous conditions.
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