Tying down to trailer a TK
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
I use a Wheeldock in the trailer, in the garage and on the lift. I love it. It is easier to get out of than the the pivot style wheel chocks.
here is a link: http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/wheeldock
here is a link: http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/wheeldock
I use these http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...6J8aAjHx8P8HAQ
Cheap, easy and works fine and I ALWAYS tie down the rear, had the rear walk (in a Buddy's trailer) and did some damage. Not to hijack but my Buddy uses a short piece of 8"x 8" wood block (carpeted) under the frame, he pulls the tie downs tight until the frame contacts the block, says it doesn't allow the suspension to move and keeps the tie-downs tight...anyone ever do this? Thanks...
And to the OP, DON'T forget to put the bike in "Trailer Mode" when transporting, if not expect a dead battery on arrival.
Cheap, easy and works fine and I ALWAYS tie down the rear, had the rear walk (in a Buddy's trailer) and did some damage. Not to hijack but my Buddy uses a short piece of 8"x 8" wood block (carpeted) under the frame, he pulls the tie downs tight until the frame contacts the block, says it doesn't allow the suspension to move and keeps the tie-downs tight...anyone ever do this? Thanks...
And to the OP, DON'T forget to put the bike in "Trailer Mode" when transporting, if not expect a dead battery on arrival.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Bear Creek PA
If you can afford to bite the $350 bullet, grab a set of Biker Bars. Best investment I made in my toy hauler. No straps, and the time you save NOT having to strap down over the life of your bike will exceed $350 worth of your time. I would never go back to straps. Good luck!
I have the HD tie downs that bolt to the trees, I would not tie to the fork legs.
Kickstand UP. Pull in to the suspension a bit.
Straps are cheaper than paint. I use 7 to tie my bike down. I've towed 2 touring bikes in my 7x14 thousands of miles, never had one move.
I also have a near 28 year career with a CDL, I'm not an amateur.
Kickstand UP. Pull in to the suspension a bit.
Straps are cheaper than paint. I use 7 to tie my bike down. I've towed 2 touring bikes in my 7x14 thousands of miles, never had one move.
I also have a near 28 year career with a CDL, I'm not an amateur.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
I have the HD tie downs that bolt to the trees, I would not tie to the fork legs.
Kickstand UP. Pull in to the suspension a bit.
Straps are cheaper than paint. I use 7 to tie my bike down. I've towed 2 touring bikes in my 7x14 thousands of miles, never had one move.
I also have a near 28 year career with a CDL, I'm not an amateur.
Kickstand UP. Pull in to the suspension a bit.
Straps are cheaper than paint. I use 7 to tie my bike down. I've towed 2 touring bikes in my 7x14 thousands of miles, never had one move.
I also have a near 28 year career with a CDL, I'm not an amateur.
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These are the tie down brackets... Nice brackets but they come with cheap looking zinc plated screws. http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-_-PAC+PDP+Top
Last edited by Wharf Rat; Mar 5, 2016 at 01:52 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: DeLand, Florida
I use soft ties around the front forks just above the fender. Put the front tire against something and ratchet straps from the soft ties to pull forward and to both sides. This way the suspension is not crushed. If you think you need to, you may tie the back to something too but I don't bother.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 130
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From: Florida
I installed the Lock N Load system in my trailer. Nice system and it straps the front tire into the cradle as opposed to restricting the front suspension. Removing the chock is super easy so that it's not in the way when not in use. Got mine on eBay pretty cheap. It works great.
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From: Goldsboro, NC
I do not like compressing the suspension, I've hauled my Harley's by tying down above the fender mount, put a soft towel in there, wrap the strap. Tie it forward into a block. Let the bike float on its own suspension. The rear I just loop around the tire, and tie it side to side. (No movement that way, if you hit a bump or do something to make it jump UP off the floor, you're driving like an idiot...
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