Tie Downs
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Road Warrior
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Tie Downs
Just a public service announcement:
In the past 40 years I've used a lot of different kinds of straps and these straps from Amazon are the best I've used to secure a motorcycle.
They have a built in soft tie and claw type clamps so they won't bounce out. Plus they're priced right.
https://a.co/d/dtITUVD
Last edited by s-glide76; Apr 12, 2023 at 12:19 PM.
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Good recommendation. I’ve been thinking about what to get, to keep in my car, in case (when) the rear tie down ratchets for my boat fail. I’d eventually replace them with the OEMs…but these seem like they’d work out in a pinch.
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I bought a set from Amazon back around Christmas, not the same as those pictured, and I dont recall what brand they were, but I've used them twice now and both times they have loosened. One even came so loose it was nearly detached from the trailer. Luckily I was hauling some scrap lumber, nothing of value, and none of it fell off the trailer.
I tossed the straps after the second failure.
I tossed the straps after the second failure.
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I buy American: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6bb1b6043&th=1
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When selecting a strap... keep an eye for the ones with the extra part on the hook that reduces hook bounce off.
Also keep an eye on the size of the hook since some flat and extra fat hooks will not work in all applications.
Some fat hooks will not fit correctly in some rings on boats or trailers.
PowerTye makes a good kit that comes with a normal size hook with the extra part on hook to reduce hook bounce off and also has the soft part.
Also keep an eye on the size of the hook since some flat and extra fat hooks will not work in all applications.
Some fat hooks will not fit correctly in some rings on boats or trailers.
PowerTye makes a good kit that comes with a normal size hook with the extra part on hook to reduce hook bounce off and also has the soft part.
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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...