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Aug 20, 2008 | 09:50 PM

vegasrock

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trailering

so i'm about to move from vegas to seattle and i'm going to be trailering my bike. anyone got any advice on the best way to tie my bike down to a flatbed? What points on the the bike would be best to anchor?

any tips would be greatly appreciated. i'd hate for my new paint to get messed up much less the rest of the bike..

thanks!

Aug 20, 2008 | 10:33 PM

FloridaDrafter

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Originally Posted by vegasrock

I've had to trailer a couple of times and have always used the ratchet type tie-downs. I've attached to the top of both rear shocks and each side of the tripple tree (not the bars). Put just enough pressure with the ratchets to pull your shocks down an inch or so, nice and snug, but not to tight as you want a little give in there. I've always put a couple of wraps of duct tape around the ratchets, just in case. of course, if you can get one, a chock for the front wheel is great. Even nailing a couple of 2x4s on each side of youre tire will help.
Hope this helps, and have a safe trip..

Almost forgot. get some old rags to place where the straps make contact with the bike.
-Andy

Last edited by FloridaDrafter; Aug 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM. Reason: Additional Info

Aug 20, 2008 | 11:21 PM

PatrickEconomos

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This might help...

I use this setup: 4 anchor points --> 2 ratchet style tie-down on each side....
Here's a pic:

Aug 21, 2008 | 06:06 AM

SpursDarkrider

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a wheel chock for the front tire and two ratchet tie downs for the front and the bike isnt going anywhere. the rear tie downs is for peace of mine for the owner.