Tie Down points on Kawa Mean Streak ?

Question

alright here it is....I am recently purchasing a 2005 Kawasaki mean streak. The problem is it is 5 hours away and I dont think I am experienced enough to take it on the interstate just yet. So I am getting a 5' x 9' ramp trailer from uhaul and loading it up and bringing it back to indianapolis. I have never transported a bike before but i do know you need soft tie downs for the handlebars with a rachet attached to those. I also know you need some way to stabilize the front tire. I dont have enough money for a choke so....first question is what can I use for a makeshift choke (i.e- bag of cement mix?) and 2nd what is a good way to secure the rear end ( tie down points? crossing over the seat to opposite side?) if anyone has any good input let me know. thanks , new kawa owner

Answer 1

wrap the first tie around the right side of the swing arm, and the other on the other side (but don't tighten them down entirely... just enough to take up the slack) then wrap another around the font tire (one tie) and take up th slack...

tighten them all down equally and there you go.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Instead of renting a trailer, what if you rent a cargo van.  You might need to take the mirrors off (no big deal).  Cover the bike with moving blankets and use ratchet straps to tie it to the side of the cargo (or box) van.