How To Haul A Dirt Bike | The BEST Way! No Pressure on forks!

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Want to see the best way I've found to haul a single dirt bike in the back of your truck with almost no pressure on your suspension? This is hard to beat. I'll also do a recap of the best way I've found to haul 2 dirt bikes in the back of the truck with the tailgate shut.

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[dragaknee]

I just tried the single bike strapped at the pegs method today and it felt more secure than by the handlebars. Better for the bike and more secure. So glad I found your video!

[jordanrahm]

Been strapping my bikes peg-to-peg for years and literally for 1000’s of miles. I can testify that this is a great way to transport your bike. The straps don’t even need to be “bow string tight” or have the bike in gear. The bike may move around a little bit but will never fall over. Even when bouncing around on rough Jeep trails.

[OgreMoto]

My buddy Jason showed me this method about 2 years ago. I've never carried my bikes around another way. It's so easy and put very little pressure on the suspension.

[RoknRivr]

After watching this, I strapped to the foot pegs last week...love it!

[SxSGetOut]

I saw you do this a few years ago and I've done it ever since. It works awesome 👌

[glenncaldwell]

4x4 block between the top of your tire and inside bottom of your fender on the fender mounts works great as well. Saves your fork seals that way too. Thanks for your video.

[peteracke]

Most sensible video on securing you bike I've seen, well presented and very watchable..nice job.
I have been using this method for years

[painsrides]

I saw you do this cross load in one of your "tips" videos a while back. I'm not worried about pressure on the suspension when I'm hauling, but I found the method to be very secure and quick to load\unload...been using it since... Thx 👍

[cobrajett]

Glad people are starting to use this method lol. It works so great. Never have issues with the bike suspension bouncing the straps loose on long hauls.

[jonnynelson]

I tie my bikes down via the lower fork/axle lug on the trailer with tank straps. Really freaked me out the first time I trailered 🤣. Like watching a baby walk for the first time. I’ve also used your dual bike recommendation for truck bed action. Works like a charm. Kyle always putting out good info!

[Rieju]

Great video. Thanks! Perhaps in the future you can do one for shorter bed trucks (i.e. 5’ 6”) for optimal loading?

[philldaman]

Good video man. Picking up my new dirt bike tomorrow and this is what I will do. Didn’t want to put pressure on my shocks

[bradymcphail]

Very nice! learning big stuff Kyle, I’m gonna owe you!

[texasdirtbikerider]

I hook em to the pegs now you probably saved me 10 minutes of unloading my bike! plus now I don’t bottom out my suspension in the truck.

[chihuahuaverde]

Nice tips. Thanks, gonna need to try this.

[Querenciatv]

thank you for uploading. Got some inspiration 💃🏼

[bartman]

Great vid! I've been tying my bikes down like this for over 30 years, its the best way I've found even if your trucks bed is shorter and you can't close the gate it still works the best!

[shodbaker]

This vid came right on time!! Thx so pal

[dawidswanepoel]

This is a great tip because my bike has such stiff suspension sometimes the straps rip apart when it rebounds on the truck.

[jesseklassen]

I’ve been using the same tie down style for about two years now to. Works way better but since you can’t see the straps you get looks and comments from people at times.