Michael Sherfick on Motorcycle Tie Down Safety

(Newswire.net — November 6, 2017) Carmel, IN — Motorcycle riders know that nothing beats the open road. Carving canyons and touring by motorcycle are some of riders’ favorite activities, while many other motorcyclists use their bikes for daily transportation. There comes a time in any rider’s life when the motorcycle must be transported in a truck or on a trailer, however, and this requires a careful approach for safety. Michael Sherfick, co-inventor of The Easy Strap tiedown system, understands that many riders struggle when it comes to safely securing their bikes. “When trailering a motorcycle, there are several key elements to address to ensure the safety of the bike and fellow motorists,” says Michael, an avid motorcycle rider himself. “Adequate and redundant strapping can spell the difference between a safe cycle transport and a roadside catastrophe.” To learn more about the patented tiedown product he co-invented, visit http://shop.theeasystrap.com/Ratchet-Straps_c4.htm.

The first step in securing a motorcycle for transport is choosing the right strapping system. Riders can choose from cam buckle straps, which rely on friction to hold items securely, or ratchet straps, which use a ratcheting lever to progressively tighten the strap against the load. Compressing the motorcycle’s suspension components during the tiedown process can help reduce the chance of straps loosening or failing unexpectedly.

The next step is to select attachment points on the motorcycle and the truck or trailer. Most experts agree that the bike’s frame is a better choice for attaching straps than a bolted-on accessory presents. The same goes for truck beds or trailers; most trucks are equipped with tiedown anchors, while trailers often have welded rails that make securing loads safe and easy. “Most motorcycles can be tied down with two straps up front and two in back, forming an X shape in the truck bed or trailer,” says Michael. “For extra security, the bike can be strapped on the sides as well to minimize swaying and shifting.” With these simple steps, motorcyclists can ensure their investments are secure when the need for truck transport comes up.

Michael Sherfick is one of the masterminds behind The Easy Strap, a patented tiedown system that is in use in commercial and industrial applications the world over. Parent company Fast Track Technologies, LLC, holds several patents, including the soft loop technology that helps the company’s straps stand out from competitors. The company also licenses its patented tiedown system to other manufacturers, and is considered an industry leader in safe tiedown systems for commercial applications. When not cruising the highways aboard his own motorcycle, Michael can be found launching business ventures and leading a prominent laboratory testing equipment manufacturing company in the greater Indianapolis area of Indiana. For more information on Michael and his career, visit https://medium.com/@michaelsherfick/delve-into-the-life-of-mike-sherfick-72aee05645f7.