I plan on trailering my Ultra out to Myrtle Beach Bike week next month and was wondering how to strap this thing down so I don't screw up anything.

What is the recommended strap location?

 

rachet straps and soft ties, front from crash bars or handlebars and rear from passeger footboards worked for me.

 

Check out this thread https://www.hdforums.com/m_771610/tm.htm

 

If you see my motorcycle on a trailer dial 9-1-1, it has been stolen!

 

This one I have to remember, just wonderful.

 

Wouldn't a lighter, sportier bike be more suitable to be trailered?

 

I've got an '05 Ultra, and after much experimentation, here is what I've found worked best for me:

Soft-strap loops around the frame at the neck of the bike -- just in front of the tank -- and then attach hand cinch straps to the trailer. Put on the right one first, while the bike is still on the sidestand, then the left. As you stand the bike up, cinch the right strap tighter. You'll be pulling against the left strap slightly. When both are snug, and the bike is standing upright, push down on the front forks and simultaneously snub the straps. This compresses the front forks slightly, but doesn't over-do it where you'd bust a seal (usually a problem with the ratcheting straps or come-alongs). These two straps can attach to your trailer slightly forward of right angles from your bike.

Then from either your front or rear crash bars, attach ratcheting straps to the trailer, angling back from the point of attachment on your bike. This keeps the bike from moving forward.

Finally, what others perceive as "overkill" on my part, I also run a ratcheting strap through the rear wheel and snub that pretty tight (not putting any pressure on the spokes) and another through the front wheel. Then check all straps in place and make sure they are tight.

DON'T ATTACH STRAPS TO THE HANDLEBARS. Also, make sure the straps aren't touching anything else on the bike (fairing, frame, etc.) as that area would then be prone to wear from the straps rubbing on them.

Finally, make sure you check the straps on the bike after several miles, and again at each stop, to make sure they haven't stretched or come loose.

Hope that helps.

 

I have trailered my Ultra and straped it across the frame neck with a towel wrapping the strap. Had no problems and will do it again the next time I trailer.. But everyone has there own comfort zone that they feel that works best for them. You will have to figure out what is best and what you feel is safe for you..

 

I use to carry my Ultra all over the country on the back of our motor-coach. I normally used six points to tie the bike down to the lift I used. I just went to any place that was hard mounted to the bike, usually engine guards and the like...


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You do have your opinions - However before you slam/flame someone for putting THEIR bike on a trailer - you might want to look at the reason - not to say if its any of our business but I know of several people who just can't handle the long rides anylonger {Medically}- they still love to ride - so they trailer to a spot and enjoy... I agree - ride as much as one can but not everyone is the same / thank God..