I'm starting the process of modifying my 5X10 flat trailer to accommodate trailering my bike by adding a chock and some tie down strap ring anchors. My local tractor supply company has ring anchors in both 1200 lb. and 5,000 lb. load capacities. I have also seen 800/900 lb. load capacity anchors. I have no idea how much vertical or horizontal force might be potentially exerted by a motorcycle on a trailer. Anyone with recommendations on the minimum load capacity I should be considering on the tie down anchors?

 

Typical Motorcycle tie down straps are 1000#-1200# each so I would think 1200# loops would be fine. But I'm kind of a bigger is better type guy so I double my straps. If the 5000# loops would not be physically to big I would use them. My 2 cents.

 

Have you thought about the e-tracks. A buddy is installing them in his trailer because he doesnt like the rings position with his new bike.

 

Not familiar with those but I'll check them out. If I use the rings, they would be the recessed type so I can position them at will without them getting in the way.

 

As I'm researching this more, I now find out that the tie down straps themselves are rated in terms like webbing break strength, assembly break strength, and work load limit. Is there nothing simple in life anymore? So now I'm interested in recommendations for both appropriate anchor strength and tie down strap strength.

 

Bed Bolts next time for me...

http://www.bedbolts.com/

 

The whole system will only be as strong as the weakest link.
IMO bigger is better and you will probably replace straps more often than the anchors. I'd put the largest anchors (with in reason) that would physically fit and I'd mount them as securely as possible.

Don't skimp on the straps either. Good quality straps are worth the cost. They work smoother and last longer. 1200lb rating minimum.

 

wheel chock that holds bike upright, besides front and rear tie down points, i would add a third set of tie downs around where the seat is to throw an extra strap over seat,

 

Make sure to put large washers or a backing plate under the tie down rings..

 

$6 D rings with 9,000 capacity at HF.

You can see them in the pic of the HF trailer kit that I put together. Bolted them through the 3/4" plywood floor and frame.



For motorcyclists HF is your friend.