Transport two motorcycles in 6x12 U-Haul Cargo Trailer? (2024)

I have to get both an FJR-1300 and a CBR-954 from Houston up to Arkansas in a couple of weeks and was wondering if it is possible to strap them in and haul both of them at the same time in a U-Haul 6x12 enclosed Cargo Trailer?

I wanted to use a 6x12 open utility trailer for this but since I am going one-way U-Haul will not rent one.

Comments and suggestions from all are appreciated. Thanks.

Tape off a rectangle in your garage or on your driveway and start fitting the bikes into that space.

I suspect that the narrow 6' width my be a limiting factor. One bike may have to face backwards so the bars each overlap the other bike's seat. Another option would be diagonal loading starting at a front corner.

Should be plenty of space, but the challenge is tying them in. Some of the cleats on the side rails of those u-haul units are only bonded to the walls. The load of two bikes tied to the side rails may be too overwhelming. Someone will probably post they've tied to the rails before with no problems. Not sure I'd trust it with something as heavy as the FJR.

Wheel chocks could help, but there may not be existing bolt holes in the right spots on the floor. I can't advise you to add holes.

You could build up some framing with 2x4 to fit inside the trailer and put attach points on those. Or a couple of sheets of plywood fitted to the floor and attach anchors and chocks to that.

Let's just ride them up.

I would also visit Harbor Freight, they have some (relatively) cheap front wheel clamps that you push the front wheel into and it clamps the front wheel holding the bike vertically, you then run some straps from the handlebars to the clamp to make it more stable. I suspect that if you try to use the side stand, the trailer will be too narrow to hold 2 bikes. This is the thing I am thinking off:_
http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...tands/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97841.html

purchase 2 of them and you can put one bike in forwards, the other in backwards and you should be good to go.. I would still try to use some tie-down straps to stop the bikes moving sideways (when cornering with the trailer) but you should be able to make it work. These stands are also very handy when you want to clean the bikes at home later on, it's much easier to get access to the left hand side of the bike when it's vertical as opposed to leaning on the side stand!!

Gary

For the price U-Haul will charge you for the one-way, you could just buy and then sell this trailer when done with it:

http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62845

It should fit both of those bikes and have lots of area/placement for tiedowns.

cheez said:

For the price U-Haul will charge you for the one-way, you could just buy and then sell this trailer when done with it:

http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62845

It should fit both of those bikes and have lots of area/placement for tiedowns.

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uh, that trailer is barely big enough for one small bike but that's it. And it's sold.

dukey33 said:

Should be plenty of space, but the challenge is tying them in. Some of the cleats on the side rails of those u-haul units are only bonded to the walls. The load of two bikes tied to the side rails may be too overwhelming. Someone will probably post they've tied to the rails before with no problems. Not sure I'd trust it with something as heavy as the FJR.

Wheel chocks could help, but there may not be existing bolt holes in the right spots on the floor. I can't advise you to add holes.

You could build up some framing with 2x4 to fit inside the trailer and put attach points on those. Or a couple of sheets of plywood fitted to the floor and attach anchors and chocks to that.

Let's just ride them up.

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Dave - if you are serious about riding them up, pm your phone number so we can talk. thanks.

FJRMike said:

uh, that trailer is barely big enough for one small bike but that's it. And it's sold.

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I've seen several people trailer two bikes on those HF trailers. Because they have no walls, you can put the bikes closer to the edge of the trailer. I could have sworn that trailer was back on the market... I guess I'm getting senile in my old age.

I have a 4x8 trailer from HF and haul 2 bikes easily. I added a 6-foot piece of angle iron across the front between the bed and toungue and bolted a second to the bottom of the frame behind the spring shackles. The angle provides outboard locations for hooking tiedowns. You can then move the wheel chocks over towards the edge of the bed. The centers of my chocks are 42 inches apart.

Spring for the 12-inch wheels and tires for peace of mind. I run the 5.30-12 6-ply rating and have almost 9000 miles on them with no problems.

FJRMike said:

uh, that trailer is barely big enough for one small bike but that's it. And it's sold.

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I agree, that trailer is not big enough for the bikes you are planning to move. How soon are you planning this trip?

Drumboy - got pics of the Kendon trailer?

Whoa - just looked up that trailer, if your price is anywhere near new price it's way over what I want to pay.

FJRMike said:

Drumboy - got pics of the Kendon trailer?

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They're in the For Sale ad.

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78646

There is not a lot of flexibility on securing the FJR without risking damage to the plastics.

The Harbor Freight trailer is good for one of the bikes only.

focus frenzy said:

back when I moved a bike via U-haul I drilled holes in the corners for eye bolts to hook tie downs to and used big fender washers to spread the load, when done I used stubby carrage bolts (flat heads) to cover up the holes.

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Been there done that. The best option if you are renting and yes, the trailer is big enough.