Step 4
Secure 2 Bikes to Your MotoTote Mini
Viewing instructions for Mini Dual
(A.) Load First Bike on Inside Rack Position
Lift the front tire of your bike and position it in the track. Roll the bike forward and lift the rear tire into the cradle. Stop once the front tire is wedged in the wheelstop.
(B.) Secure Front Handlebars to Tie Down Arm
With the front tire in the front wheelstop, connect one end of tie down to the tie down arm and the other to the bike’s handlebars on each side. We recommend connecting the handlebar closest to the vehicle first, as it will support the bike and allow you to more easily complete the tie down process.Alternate back and forth while tightening until the bike is secured and centered.Tie off excess straps for safety and security.
(C.) Secure Back Tire to Tie Down Arm
With a single tie down loop through the inside of the back tire and tighten.The main purpose of the rear tie down is to prevent the rear tire from jumping out.
(D.) Load Second Bike & Secure Front Handlebars to Tie Down Arm
Follow the same loading procedure as you did for the first bike, lift the front tire into the rear tire holder, and then lift/push the bike into the wheelstop.With the front tire in the front wheelstop, connect one end of tie down to the tie down arm and the other to the bike’s handlebars on each side. We recommend connecting the handlebar closest to the vehicle first, as it will support the bike and allow you to more easily complete the tie down process.Alternate back and forth while tightening until the bike is secured and centered.Tie off excess straps for safety and security.
(E.) Secure Back Tire to Tie Down Arm
With a single tie down loop through the inside of the back tire and tighten.The main purpose of the rear tie down is to prevent the rear tire from jumping out.Double check your work! The likliest mishap is a tie down error.