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Important Information about Trailer Loading

Inspect the ramp to insure it is in good working condition. Do not use it if there are any bent or damaged parts.
Secure the ramp to the trailer per manufacturer's instructions only.
It is advised to load the trailer while on a solid secure flat surface such as asphalt or concrete if possible. Good balance is very important, as is a secure footing with a minimal chance of slippage.
Align the ramp so it is straight with the center line of the trailer.
Align the motorcycle so its tires are tracking straight with the center of the ramp and trailer
Stand the bike vertical, raise the kick stand, and begin rolling it towards the ramp. You must have a good sense of balance to attempt this. It is also advised that you secure help in the form of at least one other person. There are some motorcycles so heavy and bulky (baggers, etc.) that two persons helping are advised.
Keep the motorcycle straight and true while pushing it up the ramp. Continue pushing until the motorcycle is off the ramp and on the trailer totally. It is not necessary to push fast in order to gain momentum. With the help of one or two friends, a slow push gets it done safely.
Once the motorcycle is on the trailer you can rest if you need to, or you can continue pushing until the front tire makes contact with the Eagle locking wheel chock. Once contact is made with the wheel chock, continue pushing until the tire "locks" in. When this has occurred, the loading process is finished.
The Eagle locking wheel chock is designed to hold the motorcycle upright on it's own, without any assistance, once the front tire has successfully been engaged in it. Use prudence and good common sense at this point. Your motorcycle is standing vertical on a trailer with no straps securing it yet. It would not take too much for it to start leaning and possibly fall over. If the ground is not as flat as you thought it was, or your tire size is narrow enough to allow some movement, or a person, (child), pushes on it, you know how gravity likes to drag things down. There is a "narrow tire adaptor kit" that I strongly recommend for those skinny tires out there.
As soon as the front tire is safely locked in the wheel chock, secure the front of the motorcycle using the Cargo Buckle retractable ratcheting strap system, or any approved ratcheting strap type tie downs.
Securing the rear of the motorcycle is accomplished easily with two ratcheting or cam lock type straps and the Core Trax adjustable tie point system. The idea isn't to tighten the rear as you did the front, but rather just try and keep it from hopping around.
After I'm finished securing everything, I tug, jerk, push and pull to see if everything is staying where it should, and the strapping is tight enough to suit me. Once I've driven a few miles, I pull over and check everything once again, just to be sure. Enjoy the ride

Bob