Q: Will my bike fit?
A: As long as there is 100mm between the mudguard and the wheel it will fit the back wheel
The Front tyre size needs to be between 90 – 125mm 16 to 18 inch.
The back tyre size needs to be between 140 and 200mm wide and 16 to 17 inch diameter.
Where a motorbike has an additional lower rear mud/splash guard, the mount system may not work. We had this issue with a Multistrada we owned, but we removed the rear guard so we could use the mount.
Q: Will it fit different diameter wheels?
A: The mount is made to fit 17 inch but will accept 16 and 18inch.
Q: Can I use the front mount on its own with or without straps?
A: No, the rear mount provides 50% of the mounts weight capacity.
Q: How heavy can my bike be?
A: We recommended no more that 225KG.
Q: Can I just buy a back mount and use my existing front mount?
A: No, the No More Straps front mount is the only mount we know of that stops the front wheel jumping up out of the mount, and is also the only mount with enough lateral strength to cope with the forces imposed on them.
Q: Will the mount damage my wheels?
A: Absolutely not, the mount grips onto the tyres and not the wheels.
Q: Will using the mount damage my suspension?
A: Absolutely not the mount allows the bike to move on its suspension as it was designed to do so actually it is the kindest way to carry your bike.
Q: Do I have to bolt it down?
A: Yes, the mount requires strong mounting points to transfer the weight from the bike to the chassis of the van or trailer.
Q: Can I put a strap on my bike just in case?
A: We recommend that you don’t use straps as it could overload the mounts and they could fail.
Q: How tight do I tighten the handles?
A: The tyre should deform but the clamps should not touch the rims.
Q: What do I need to do to look after my mount?
A: Keep all joints lubricated, we coat all threads with Copper Slip when we dispatch your mount. Especially if mounted to a trailer and exposed to the elements.
When tightening the rear arm push the rear bar forward and onto the tyre as you tighten the turnbuckle to avoid over stressing it.
Q: How close can I mount the bike next to an object such as side of van?
A: You should leave a minimum of 100mm between bikes or the sides of your van, this should be ample under normal use, if you are to use over very rough ground then 150mm is recommended.
