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Old 05-29-2015, 08:52 PM
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Looking to buy a good set of tie down straps to haul my street glide without having to worrier about them getting lose on me. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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I've used Ancra tie downs for 30+ years of hauling race bikes and other bikes for thousands of miles on everything from interstates to rutted dirt trails. I have other types, but the Ancras are the best I've used...rain, snow, heat, bumps...no problem. Don't forget to buy some 'extenders' or 'soft ties'...about a foot long with loops on each end...rather than use the hooks to attach to your bike.

Another option that has worked great for me depending on the wheel chock type and the weight of the bike is a Canyon Dancer combined with some Ancras.

All this is just my experience..."your results may vary" depending on a lot of factors.
 

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Ancra's for the last 30 years also
 
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Good Info. Quality chock is well worth the money spent.Properly placed straps are also very important. If you do a search here on HDF there is alot of info on tying down a bagger.Also check youtube. Good luck!!
 
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Originally Posted by riteway
Good Info. Quality chock is well worth the money spent.Properly placed straps are also very important. If you do a search here on HDF there is alot of info on tying down a bagger.Also check youtube. Good luck!!
Thanks guys for the input. I did a search came up with nothing that's why i did a post. I just bought a chock the other day seems good and strong the wheel sets in it deep which seems to be a good thing cause it sure takes some effort to get it out.
Here's a pic of it. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...1&d=1432954673
 
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Wow! thanks.
 
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.... Good Luck,that ought to keep you busy!!
 
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As already mentioned good quality rachet straps and soft ties are the way to go. If I'm not mistaken the ones I use are rated for 1,500 lbs each. I only compress my forks about 1/2 way and run a bungie between the hooks on my straps to ensure the hooks never get shaken loose. For added safety I also strap my front tire to the wheel chock
 
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Don't know how far your traveling but what ever you do stop about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours and/or 150 miles and check the straps......you'll be glad you did. It won't take that long...just make sure they're still as tight as they were when you started out.
 


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