Securing a motorcycle to a trailer or the back of your pickup truck is vital if you want to transport it safely. Without being properly secured, a bike can rattle around in the back and even fall out.

It's always best to use wheel chocks if you need to move your bike on a trailer. But if you don't have chocks, there are still ways to do it safely.

Roof mounting means that your bike doesn't impinge on passenger and load-carrying space or your rear view. It won't obscure your licence plate either. Using a rooftop bike carrier can be an issue for ...