trailering and tie down
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: Alberta
I live in the remote north of Canada. We trailer out on sh*t roads every year. Every thread I see on trailering seems to be full of how cheaply it can be done and never had a problem
We use Wheel Docks and tie to them with looped ratchet straps over fender lugs on lower legs. No hooks, no suspension loading. Not interested in any cheaper methods. Other means may work, but weve done this without fail for years. BTW; its how many new bikes are shipped from factory overseas but what do they know
We use Wheel Docks and tie to them with looped ratchet straps over fender lugs on lower legs. No hooks, no suspension loading. Not interested in any cheaper methods. Other means may work, but weve done this without fail for years. BTW; its how many new bikes are shipped from factory overseas but what do they know
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 750
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From: WNY
These were the straps I bought. I think they went up in price, but they really heavy duty. Watch the video. I strapped it like that multiple times and the bike never moves a millimeter. Ever. My cousin goes back and forth to NH with his using this method and the bikes never move.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Highlands, NJ
These were the straps I bought. I think they went up in price, but they really heavy duty. Watch the video. I strapped it like that multiple times and the bike never moves a millimeter. Ever. My cousin goes back and forth to NH with his using this method and the bikes never move.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Banned
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: in a cave at the foothills
I use a Biker Bar so no worries about compression.
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 750
Likes: 200
From: WNY
I use a Biker Bar so no worries about compression.
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
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From: anacoco, la
that's not a good idea. yes, it will keep your alarm from going off, but, every time that you hit a bump or the bike is jostled, it will send out a polling signal looking for the fob. do that enough times and it will kill your battery. putting it in transport mode is stupid simple and prevents a whole lot of issues.
and please, for the love of pete, make sure you know your security pin before you start this trip.
and please, for the love of pete, make sure you know your security pin before you start this trip.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 428
From: Northern NY
I use a Condor and Shock Straps. I have found the shock straps to be the best strap I have found. They keep constant tension on the strap and don't allow the ratchet strap to become slack. Fred the owner is a great guy to deal with.
This is a link for the shock straps and shows how they work. This is not the same link that Fred had just a few months ago when I last talked to him but it is the same straps. Don't know if he retired or sold the company or what. Prices are the same.
https://www.theperfectbungee.com/collections/shockstrap%C2%AE
Video
This is a link for the shock straps and shows how they work. This is not the same link that Fred had just a few months ago when I last talked to him but it is the same straps. Don't know if he retired or sold the company or what. Prices are the same.
https://www.theperfectbungee.com/collections/shockstrap%C2%AE
Video
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,523
Likes: 312
From: Out of Commiefornia!
I use a Biker Bar so no worries about compression.
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
https://ktperformance.net/i-9456846-...5d620c107024e1
it worked flawlessly, and I look forward to not having to use straps again.