soft tie downs
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Tourer
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soft tie downs
i want to get 2 of these SOFT tie downs that go around your handle bars when you transport your bike with ratchet or pull tight nylon ties..where can i get this item..not sure how better to explain this..the part that wraps around handle bars is not nylon but covered in soft material to prevent damage to chrome..thanks
Road Warrior
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why not take the existing nylon tie down with the hook on one end, pull the hook 2 feet over the handlebar, down to the other end, now wrap the tie down around the hook 4 times and pull down tight. now you have a large loop around your handlebars and nothing touching them except tie down strap. tighten the ratchet and your good to go. This is how I tie down my front end when I put it in the back of my truck.
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From: Milton, Delaware
Cycle Gear, and most dirt bike shops have them. I've seen them in Harbor Freight as well.
X3 has a good point. Many handlebars are mounted with rubber dampeners in the risers/trees.
You can damage, or even split, them if you put too much tension on them when tightening the straps.
I use the soft ties front and rear on the few times that I trailer my bike.
X3 has a good point. Many handlebars are mounted with rubber dampeners in the risers/trees.
You can damage, or even split, them if you put too much tension on them when tightening the straps.
I use the soft ties front and rear on the few times that I trailer my bike.
Last edited by Deucedog; Apr 19, 2011 at 08:02 PM.
Road Captain
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I have limited experience with this but...
I did do the tie a loop in the strap and hook it to itself and it works fine.
I wanted some of the straps and had seen some at Walmart but did not get them.
I went back later for them and they were gone. I looked other places as well.
I ended up getting one of three different models from the local HD store.
I did do the tie a loop in the strap and hook it to itself and it works fine.
I wanted some of the straps and had seen some at Walmart but did not get them.
I went back later for them and they were gone. I looked other places as well.
I ended up getting one of three different models from the local HD store.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Macon, GA USA
The only way I know to transport a motorcycle is to ride it unless it has a flat tire. The only time I use soft ties is when I am putting one on the lift to work on it.
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I use these from Home Depot with built in soft ties. 1000 lb working load limit each and you get 2 for just over $20
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
Tourer
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From: Enterprise, AL
x4, find somewhere around the triple tree/fork clamps or the frame to tie it down. Using the handlebars just makes them all crooked, possibly bent and messes up the risers and bushings.