Motorcycle anchoring device

A pair of handle covers that are adapted for positioning over handles of a motorcycle. The pair of handle covers each have an open inner end and a closed outer end. The open inner end is closable via a drawstring. The drawstring has opposed free ends disposed outwardly of the handle cover. The free ends of the drawstring each have a grommet secured thereto. The pair of handle covers are positioned over the handles of the motorcycle as the motorcycle is positioned atop a transportation trailer. A pair of straps each has free ends having hooked fasteners. The grommets each receive the hooked fasteners from one of the free ends of the straps therein, and the hooked fasteners are then extended downwardly diagonal with the hooked fasteners of the other free end thereof coupling with the transportation trailer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a motorcycle anchoring device for keeping a motorcycle stable and upright while towing.

Motorcycles have an ability, unique among land-based motor vehicles, to liberate the mind and spirit, whether a rider is carving up the countryside to see the world from a different angle or just riding laid back while boring a hole into the horizon. As many biking enthusiasts would attest, the world on two wheels is refreshingly different. Fostering feelings of freedom and thrills, bikers find that there is more to these machines than the engine, wheels and the framework that holds them together. Even so, motorcyclists take great pains to preserve their beloved bikes. From building extraneous structures expressly for the storage of their machines to covering them with durable, heavy duty tarps when the bikes are outside, bikers seek a myriad of ways to protect their expensive equipment from the elements and accidental damages. However, towing motorcycles can present a challenge to this endeavor. Whether secured in a customized trailer or transported in the back of a truck, motorcycles that are towed can become susceptible to tipping over or, even worse, falling out of the storage bay as the towing vehicle moves along the highway. As a result, costly or even irreparable damage is sure to follow. What is needed is a device that will allow a motorcycle to be transported while reducing the risk of the motorcycle from becoming damaged during transport.

The present invention attempts to solve the abovementioned problem by providing a motorcycle anchoring device for keeping a motorcycle stable and upright while towing.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,789,832 to Zumwalt discloses a combination motorcycle tow bar and wheel lift with means to hold the cycle in an upright position. U.S. Pat. No. 3,822,898 to Brownlie discloses a motorcycle towing apparatus having a pair of channel like members for receiving the wheels. U.S. Pat. No. 5,697,629 to Guild discloses a motorcycle towing device.

While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as áásuitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the invention to produce a motorcycle anchoring device for keeping a motorcycle stable and upright while towing.

The present invention is essentially comprised of a pair of handle covers that are adapted for positioning over handles of a motorcycle. The pair of handle covers each have an open inner end and a closed outer end. The open inner end is closable via a drawstring. The drawstring has opposed free ends disposed outwardly of the handle cover. The free ends of the drawstring each have a grommet secured thereto. The pair of handle covers are positioned over the handles of the motorcycle as the motorcycle is positioned atop a transportation trailer. A pair of straps each has free ends having hooked fasteners. The grommets each receive the hooked fasteners from one of the free ends of the straps therein, and the hooked fasteners are then extended downwardly diagonal with the hooked fasteners of the other free end thereof coupling with the transportation trailer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1illustrates a motorcycle anchoring device for keeping a motorcycle stable and upright while towing. In its broadest context, the present invention is essentially comprised of a pair of handle covers.

FIG. 1illustrates the pair of handle covers10, which are adapted for positioning over handles12of a motorcycle14shown inFIG. 2. The pair of handle covers10each have an open inner end16and a closed outer end18. The open inner end16is closable via a drawstring20. The drawstring20has opposed free ends22disposed outwardly from the handle cover10. The free ends22each have a grommet24secured thereto. InFIG. 2, the pair of handle covers10are positioned over the handles12of the motorcycle14as the motorcycle14is positioned atop a transportation trailer26. A pair of straps27has free ends30and31. The free ends30and31of the straps include hooked fasteners28. The grommets24each receive the hooked fasteners28from the free end31of the straps therein. The hooked fasteners28are then extended downwardly diagonal with the hooked fasteners28of the free ends30thereof coupling with the transportation trailer26.

The use of the present invention is straightforward. First, position the motorcycle14on the trailer26. Next, slide one of the covers10over the left handlebar and then repeat the process for the right handlebar. The drawstrings20are then pulled tight to achieve closure. The hooked fasteners28are then put in place on the grommets24and then pulled down for securement to the trailer26.

In conclusion, herein is presented a motorcycle anchoring device for keeping a motorcycle stable and upright while towing. The invention is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description. It should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention.