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Originally Posted by lt1s10
I've moved sport bikes before in the back of my pickup. We use ramps to load the bike, compress the front forks with 1 tie down on each side around the triple trees, and then we put another tie down over and through the swing arm in the back. We haven't used wheel chocks, put the side stand down, or used a rear stand. We do leave it in gear too.
With the front forks compressed and the swing arm held down I haven't tipped a bike yet. But if you do have a rear stand it'd probably make the bike more stable. The 6 times I've done it have all turned out well. One time was down a hill with 13 switchback turns. I drove slow and it was all okay.
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ditto, I don't see the need for chocks etc. just take your time to adjust the straps properly so that the forks are really compressed (provides resistance on the straps so they can't loosen) and make sure the bike is perfectly upright. four ratchet-straps should do it.