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Old 02-06-2011, 08:04 PM
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Ok, before we start. No flaming me because I want to trailer my bike. I am active duty military and have to move 6000 miles away. I cant drive a truck, pull a trailer full of household goods, and ride a motorcycle all at the same time.

I have just purchased the roberts strapless motorcycle tie down system. I was wondering if there are any reviews. I was not comfortable using just straps or a wheel chock as the ALCAN highway is a horribly bumpy and rough ride.

Has anyone used this? Any reviews? I didnt find anything in the search so I figured I would ask. I still plan to strap the bike down even though I have this device. Well, we will see once it comes and I install it.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 08:45 PM
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Good luck with that DITY move, i've done it three times
 
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thank you for your service and good luck on the move.
 
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Thanks for your service.
I agree, the more straps etc to hold the bike down the better. Make sure they don't rub of flap against the bike. I'd check them after 20-30 miles and again at every stop.
Also make sure that nothing else in the trailer will move, slide, fall etc. and hit the bike.
 
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Looks like it'll hold, but adding 4 straps can't hurt.
 
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Seen this at a show and looks really nice. i would still use a couple of straps just in case.
 
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Thanks for your service. I made the move from Elmendorf AFB in 1965. The ALCAN was more than bumpy then, it was 1275 miles of gravel road. Good luck on your move.
 
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$350 would sure buy a lot of straps... IMO...
 
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thanks for your service.

I agree - extra straps can't hurt.
 


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