Bungees Are A BAD Idea ! ! !
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Bungees Are A BAD Idea ! ! !
Securing "luggage" with a bungee is a BAD IDEA.
Use "tie down" straps -- nylon with cam-secured buckles. Bungee is OK if you're just trying to secure a sweatshirt, fanny pack.
There's a YouTube video where the rider has crap flapping off bungees -- loose flap catches in his rear wheel . . .
And the rest of the video is about pissing yourself while feeling guilty about laughing.
Use "tie down" straps -- nylon with cam-secured buckles. Bungee is OK if you're just trying to secure a sweatshirt, fanny pack.
There's a YouTube video where the rider has crap flapping off bungees -- loose flap catches in his rear wheel . . .
And the rest of the video is about pissing yourself while feeling guilty about laughing.
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From: NoVA
Since my riding and "touring" go back to the mid '60's and tying a sleeping bag and tarp on with old cotton clothes line, bungees were a great idea, for their time.
Now even way beyond the nylon strap is the Rok-Strap. Hard to find and never available at a Harley dealer try Amazon for all your Rok-Strap needs.
No I don't own stock in it but I wish I invented these things. They really work.
Now even way beyond the nylon strap is the Rok-Strap. Hard to find and never available at a Harley dealer try Amazon for all your Rok-Strap needs.
No I don't own stock in it but I wish I invented these things. They really work.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Anything is going to "screw up" if it isn't used properly. I'm on a bagger now ( since 1992 ) but I never had a problem with a bungee cord. Maybe I'm in the minority??
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They have their place but NEVER stretch them to their max.
I was in front of a home improvement store (anyone remember Builders Square?) when a guy yanked on a rubber bungee cord to stretch the last inch to hook it, The metal hook on the far end straightened and let the bungee contract, the hook hit him in the face and took out his eye. I held his head until the EMT's arrived but I couldn't look at him. I won't use one if I have to be sure something will be tight
I was in front of a home improvement store (anyone remember Builders Square?) when a guy yanked on a rubber bungee cord to stretch the last inch to hook it, The metal hook on the far end straightened and let the bungee contract, the hook hit him in the face and took out his eye. I held his head until the EMT's arrived but I couldn't look at him. I won't use one if I have to be sure something will be tight
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I've never had trouble with them. I take that back. I did get busted in the mouth once when one slipped out of my hand. That brought tears. LOL
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