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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Can anyone recomend a good trailer tie down bracket ?
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Baxley chocks. Roll your bike on, step off, 2 tie downs, done.
http://www.baxleycompanies.com/LAChock.html

PowerTye American made Big Daddy snap hooks (snap hooks won't come loose on a big bump)
http://www.powertye.com/product_info...products_id=49
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo this is gonna start another " you trailier so you're not a real biker" thread...by the way we have pingle brand tie downs. Harbor freight has some nice ones too.
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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I have the PowerTye Big Daddy tie downs and they work great and are top notch quality. I bought 6 when I got mine.


Originally Posted by Centerline
Baxley chocks. Roll your bike on, step off, 2 tie downs, done.
http://www.baxleycompanies.com/LAChock.html

PowerTye American made Big Daddy snap hooks (snap hooks won't come loose on a big bump)
http://www.powertye.com/product_info...products_id=49
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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If by bracket you mean the actual anchors you'd install on the trailer, I'd look at the E-Track strips and then whatever tie-down accessories best fit your application.

The old man's toy hauler has two E-Track strips horizontally across the floor. Allows flexibility for tie-down placement. He's used them for bikes, scuba tank, kayaks, etc. If you are predominantly going to be hauling bikes, I'd choose the E-Track snap in anchors with the large ring as opposed to the d-ring. Always seems like the D-rings on ours are being cross loaded.
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Not exactly sure what you're looking for but... another vote for PowerTye 2" ratchets and E-tracks for versatile mounting. Add a nice wheel dock and you've got a solid combination.
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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I guess I'm too lazy today to start trouble...go to a dirt bike shop and they will hook you up with what you need...
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Look for a d-ring like this. It is about 5" square and is rated at 5,000 lbs. When mounting have a 3/16" steel backing plate welded to your trailer frame. Price around $5.00
 
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97841
Works great , took my Ultra classic sideways on my racecar trailer (in front of the car) ride on , tie down..... all alone. easy & good priced, just sux it's Mo ching chit.
 
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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I use the power tye straps, and a Pit stop wheel chock.
 
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