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I start with a quality ratchet straps and remove the hooks and tailpiece so it only works as a loop back into itself. I run it over front fender lugs and thru Wheel Docks with tie down points. The wheel docks are also used on garage floor. This is how Gold Wings are shipped. NO suspension loading. Best way we've found to get our bikes out of the rugged north long before our season starts up here. Not starting a trailering thread...
I can definitely second the front fender lug suggestion. Tying below the front suspension so that the suspension cannot cause strap loosening was the best thing I've done to reduce the bounce in the mirror as I go down the road.
My wife broke her back getting bucked off a horse so if it's more than an hour or two away, we trailer and then ride at the destination.
This sounds very logical. I am just not sure what "front fender lugs and thru Wheel Docks" refers to. Please explain, or post picture! Thanks!
Just about to trailer my road glide and the wifes spyder.
This sounds very logical. I am just not sure what "front fender lugs and thru Wheel Docks" refers to. Please explain, or post picture! Thanks!
Just about to trailer my road glide and the wifes spyder.
The circled part is the fender lug. Im not sure what he meant by thru wheel docks. Maybe he meant to type wheel chocks?
This sounds very logical. I am just not sure what "front fender lugs and thru Wheel Docks" refers to. Please explain, or post picture! Thanks!
Just about to trailer my road glide and the wifes spyder.
Was trying to find a pic but I'm thinking around the 2 min mark is what he means.
I do it this way as well
This. I don't even know how many PowerTye sets I have now from the last 25 years. They are the best.
I have used them for dirt bikes, shipping sport bikes, and even transporting my Harley. After dropping a bike off a trailer with inferior junk, I have never looked back.
Thanks for that. FIRST thing I do when I'm buying stuff is look where it's made. 95% of the time China is a deal breaker- unless it's unavoidable. I've said it before around here, but to keep it out of the POD- my experience is that Chinese manufacturing doesn't seem to rely on quality control - also the metal is notoriously of poorer quality- generally speaking. No disrespect to OP or his judgement.
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