I ran 2 of the bolts though the cross member of the trailer. Never had a bit of problem. Great system. Actually, it lasted longer than my GSXR...that's another story.
Here's another question that's topic related... Once the PB restaint is mounted, is it permanent? Or can it be moved over if need be? Reason I ask is because I will mainly be towing one bike, but may at times need to tow 2.
You can remove the mounting plate and mount it somewhere else or you could buy a second mounting plate if you wanted to be able to change fast. Then you could just quick release the blocks that hold the bar and put them on the other mounting plate.
I have a 5 x 10 trailer. The width of my 675 and my friends R1 is 56.2 inches. The trailer 60 inches. So mathematically this SHOULD work. Anyone try using these for 2 bikes in a 5 foot wide trailer? Could someone measure the base plate for me so I could map it out and see if it is feasible? I just want to figure as much of this out before we each buy a restraint. Thanks!
One odd warning: When you are loading the bike into the van or trailer, tell any casual onlookers that you don't plan to use any straps. Otherwise, when you just roll the bike in and walk away, they will scramble to "catch" the bike, thinking that you forgot to strap it in. Some helpful folks get a little worked up at the idea of no straps
I ran two of the bolts through one of the crossmembers of the floor to give me the strength i needed.
The floor plates are 24" wide x 6" long. It should work fine on those bikes...if your handlebars are the point most likely to rub, pull bike A into the restraint and turn the handlebars all the way to the right. Then pull bike B in and do the same thing. That will give you a little more room between the bikes. Another option is to put one bike going forward and the other going backwards.
Yes, or mount one plate about 24' behind the other....offset the bikes a little. I mounted mine with the bike facing the rear, backed it in the trailer, just thought it was easier....looks better also:up:
I love mine. I just need to cut the red handle off as it gets in the way more than it helps. I have to mount mine so it is in front of the rear wheel.
I have to say after installing and use for only 3 track events, this is the single best thing I have purchased aside from the bike itself. Now I hate that I have to strap my toolbox down.
installed one in my cargo van a few weeks ago (as designed with one plate). been great so far. i permanently store my bike in the van and has gone everywhere i run errands with the van. so i've done a lot of turns in and out of parking lots with ramps (causes side-to-side shifting) and over a high-speed bump I always hit on RT66 West somewhere between Arlington, VA and Falls Church. The bike gets light and i can feel it jostle the entire van forward and back as it settles down. But it's holding strong!