Trailering/tie-down (Daytona)
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From: Lake Seminole
Good info above.
- Let the suspension work so the shocks will do their job and not put stress on the bike and its components.
- Use cam lock type tie downs and not the ends so it the lock comes loose, the strap will still hold.
- Use a total of 4 straps on the front end and 2 for the rear to keep the rear end down. @X$ nailed into the deck for the rear will do the job.
- After the first few miles over some bumps, stop & recheck your tie downs.
- Look into Sof-ties.
- Never use a tarp to cover your bike.
- Take your time while driving as you do not have a sports car but you are trailering something that took you some effort to obtain.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I'd wait and see what the groundhog says.
BTW: I've trailered many times without a wheel chock. Nail 2x4s to the floor along side of the tires (they will hold the bike upright while you tie it down). Then nail one across the two on the floor and in front of the front tire and one behind the rear tire.
When you get there pull off the one behind the rear tire.
BTW: I've trailered many times without a wheel chock. Nail 2x4s to the floor along side of the tires (they will hold the bike upright while you tie it down). Then nail one across the two on the floor and in front of the front tire and one behind the rear tire.
When you get there pull off the one behind the rear tire.
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