Trailering Tips???
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That's how I tie down my bike too. If you look carefully at the pictures I posted, you can see the straps.
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From: MA
As long as the U-Haul trailer has tie down locations you can absolutely use one.
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.asp...ing-motorcycle
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In a trailer, I strap the back down as well.
I also strap the wheel to the chock
Use small ratchet straps and pull the front forks close to all the way down. Wrap the rear one around the tire just to keep it from going side to side. "I have straps with a loop that hooks to to the top hook." An upholstery shop can modify them for you if they use NYLON THREAD. That's what they use in seat belts. I have done it many times.
I also strap the wheel to the chock
Use small ratchet straps and pull the front forks close to all the way down. Wrap the rear one around the tire just to keep it from going side to side. "I have straps with a loop that hooks to to the top hook." An upholstery shop can modify them for you if they use NYLON THREAD. That's what they use in seat belts. I have done it many times.
Last edited by rayfinseats; Dec 30, 2008 at 07:59 AM.
Trailering Tips
Here are some pics showing how I strap down several item to my trailer during summer holidays to France.
Some tips:
1. be sure the angle of the straps is between 45 and 60 degrees
2. strap the rear wheel to the bottom of the trailer in order to be sure your bike cannot move sideways and/or up
3. use rags in order to prevent the straps being damaged by sharp edges and prevent scuff marks to your bike
4. check the tension of the straps every stop you make
5. always carry some spare straps with you
Kind regards from the Netherlands to all of you, René
Some tips:
1. be sure the angle of the straps is between 45 and 60 degrees
2. strap the rear wheel to the bottom of the trailer in order to be sure your bike cannot move sideways and/or up
3. use rags in order to prevent the straps being damaged by sharp edges and prevent scuff marks to your bike
4. check the tension of the straps every stop you make
5. always carry some spare straps with you
Kind regards from the Netherlands to all of you, René
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From: Tennessee
Mudpuddle said it right. I tie my straps to the frame though and use duck tape around the hook where it connects to the tie down. When the bike bounces (which it should do) there are times when slack in the strap can allow it to come off the tie down ring.
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Nice bike man!
