Bungees Are A BAD Idea ! ! !
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 157,525
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Give me enough bungees, and I will get the OP secured to the back of my bike!!!
They work, you just need a little experience on how the load will shift over time and miles. A degree in structural engineering doesn't hurt either. And yes the net is nice over the top to keep all the loose bits not loose.
They work, you just need a little experience on how the load will shift over time and miles. A degree in structural engineering doesn't hurt either. And yes the net is nice over the top to keep all the loose bits not loose.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,584
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From: Here and there
I just came back from a 2700 mile trip, and the bungee cargo nets kept my gear rock solid. I've had them for years and never thought about replacing them because they're not stretched and still work very well.
Last edited by silent1; Jun 2, 2014 at 10:20 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 379
Likes: 1
From: Central Wisconsin
I have been using the nomarr straps (bungees) for the last couple of years, they are great for the bike and no metal hooks to scratch the bike. They are also excellent for ATV's and boats. The web site is www.nomarrstrap.com. Last year my wife was in crutches for one of our bike trips, we put her crutches in a gun case and strapped them onto the luggage rack, they stayed in place with no marks on the bike or rack.
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Tarentum Pa,
I like the cargo nets that have the plastic hooks that can be removed, then placed where most needed. You can make the load tighter, and the plastic hooks have eyes on them so straight bungees can be hooked on top of the nets.
Never a problem with bungees but they have to be used right. We had a guy get killed 3 years ago in my area who had his jacket tied to the seat with bungees. The leather came lose and got sucked into the belt drive.
I kringe every time I see a girl passenger with her sweatshirt tied around her waste flapping in the breeze at high speed.
Never a problem with bungees but they have to be used right. We had a guy get killed 3 years ago in my area who had his jacket tied to the seat with bungees. The leather came lose and got sucked into the belt drive.
I kringe every time I see a girl passenger with her sweatshirt tied around her waste flapping in the breeze at high speed.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Boise, ID
I'm thinking it doesn't exist....
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Alberta
I tossed all my bungees after trying ROK straps.
http://www.rokstraps.com/
They have bungy type material at one end so you get constant tension. I have no interest in the company or product, just a happy user who found an alternative to the bungee cord.
http://www.rokstraps.com/
They have bungy type material at one end so you get constant tension. I have no interest in the company or product, just a happy user who found an alternative to the bungee cord.
