Tying down to trailer a TK

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Mar 22, 2016 | 11:26 AM

#31

soonerp

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Don't forget to put the bike in travel mode so the shock movement doesn't turn on security system an run down the battery. details on how to are in the owners manual

Mar 30, 2016 | 05:39 PM

#32

Watchfuliz

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From: Shreveport,La

Quote:

Originally Posted by IUOE ROB

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.

+2 on that.

Mar 30, 2016 | 06:12 PM

#33

IUOE ROB

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From: Long Island NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by IUOE ROB

I use these http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...6J8aAjHx8P8HAQ

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.

I have to correct myself on this one, I only saw the carpeted block once and thought it was an 8 by 8. Went under and measured the distance frame to ground and it was about 5 1/2". I'll probably cut 3 pieces of 2"x 6" about the width of the frame, screw the 3 pieces together (3 x 1 1/2"=4 1/2"), carpet will take up about an inch and I should be right at 5 1/2"...looks good on paper anyway! We'll see what happens...