Trailer for towing FLHXXX & FLHX?

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#31

02-09-2016, 10:45 AM

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Well, That's good to know. I'll just ride the bike into the chock and call it secure.

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02-09-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by us1fountain

I use 6 straps on my bike. 2 at front forks holding bike solid in chock, 2 at frame/engine guard mount, and 2 at mid frame. My theory is if the trailer goes bouncing over bumps, turns upside down or ends up on its side, I want my bike to be in the exact same spot as when I strapped it down.

Ive seen a lot of bikes with just 1 strap over the seat, or just 2 straps up front. Those are ok if you don't have to take accident prevention evasive maneuvers and drive on flat smooth roads. No straps at the rear allows the rear of bike to bounce sideways, possibly into the neighboring bike. No thanks to any of these possible situations. Straps are cheap

Safety first Fountain. I too strap my RK down once its in the Smart Chock and I add one more fairly inexpensive thing. An oldtime biker told me about a trick they used to use: build a box like structure about the width of the bike; around 12" long and high enough so that is clears the bottom of your bike. I slip it under the chassis and then cinch down the ratchet tie-downs until the bike is pulled snug to the box. I do strap down the ***-end of the bike to keep it from swaying and off I go. I have travelled over 800 miles at a time, going through washouts and construction and the bike has never moved nor did the tie-downs loosen up.
Just my 2 cents worth