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hdonly4me 04-29-2010 07:55 PM

??? On hauling your bike
 
If you are going to haul your bike in an enclosed trailer do you leave it in gear or put it in neutral? Do you leave the kick stand up or put it down? Have been told both ways but wonder how most of you do it. Thanks

FXSTS-88 04-29-2010 08:23 PM

Leave it in gear and put the side stand down.
Use a Wheel chock and 4 point tie down.
It won't be going anywhere.

aviator 04-29-2010 08:54 PM

leave it in gear with the jiffy stand UP, wheel chock and down with heavy duty rachet straps.

ernest3218 04-29-2010 10:14 PM

in gear / side stand up dont ratchet front end too tight will sack springs

Fyrefight 04-29-2010 11:36 PM

Haul your bike?
 
How in hell do you haul it when yer sittin in the saddle? The only time mine's being "hauled" is when it's busted or someone stole it. (probably the latter)

Fyrefight 04-29-2010 11:38 PM

Oh... btw. If I ever have to haul a bike, it's sitting vertical with wood blocks under the frame, straps (4) in front pulled tight, 2 in rear to keep sideways movement to minimum. In gear don't hurt any either.

tk353 04-30-2010 07:30 AM

i would ask the dealer. i know it is standing upright and wheel chock like a airplane uses.

SplinterMC 04-30-2010 09:37 AM

In gear wheel chock kick stand down. 2 straps in front 2 in rear and i always over do it and put 2 on the side. My trailer will flip pver and bike still attached to it and never move

Tom84FXST 04-30-2010 12:32 PM

I haul bikes to numerous rallies every year in my toyhauler. I never even check rather it is gear or not...if it tied down properly, it is not going to move. The bike should be vertical kickstand up. Quality wheel chock of your choice, quality ratchet straps in front, cambuckle strap is fine for the back.

http://i39.tinypic.com/f4mu01.jpg

PureDeath 04-30-2010 03:33 PM

Nice looking set up Tom84FXST.


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