Most motorcycle owners have probably wanted or needed to haul their bike at some time.
For most people a pickup truck is the most accessible and easiest way to haul a motorcycle.
The problem is that most people struggle when it comes to securing the bike in the back of the pickup truck.
Regular old straps and bungee cords aren't going to cut it when securing a 500 lb bike.
You must have the correct equipment to safely secure a motorcycle so you don't end up with an expensive bike in pieces skidding down the highway.
There is a variety of parts out there to choose from but a few "must haves" are handle bar straps, and motorcycle ratchet straps.
Handle bar straps are soft polyester straps with loops on the ends that are used to choke around the handle bars, forming a securing point to hook your ratchet strap to.
Motorcycle ratchet straps are special ratchet straps with rubber coated hooks on the ends that are used to tightly secure the bike down to the truck bed.
Once the handle bar straps are in place you will need to attach one end of the ratchet strap to the loop of each handle bar strap.
If you don't already have hooks or rings in the bed of your truck, you can buy some d-rings and attach them to the inside walls of your truck bed.
You must have something secure to attach the other end of your ratchet straps to.
If you are by yourself, you will need to ratchet each side a little at a time in order to keep the motorcycle straight.
Continue to tighten until the bike is solid and secure with no play whatsoever.
Some larger motorcycles may require straps in the rear as well as the front and you will basically follow the same procedure as outlined above.
Remember, securing your beloved motorcycle properly using high-quality, durable motorcycle straps is your first step to protecting your investment.