Trailering Limited...Too Cold.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,077
Likes: 2
From: Rhode Island
I have the Harley Cruiser cradle chock mounted in my enclosed trailer. I just drive her into the cradle & she supports herself. I then use two ratchet spraps to each floor board support with soft straps. Loaded in & secure for transport on 2-3 minutes.
For a 12 you can wedge the fob in the seat and be fine. I trailered all over the country this way with no issues.
Use soft ties, and strap down using the triple trees, just be careful to not pinch your brake lines or wiring.
Then add a couple straps to the rear somewhere on the frame.
Personally, I use 7 straps per bike.... but I tend to be a bit ****.
That, and I've been in the oilfield long enough to see enough **** fall off of trucks to over-do just a bit.
And I use quality straps. When you feel them, you can tell the difference.
2- forks
2- near passenger boards pulling back
2- near passenger boards pulling forward
1- from front tie-down to front tie down through, usually with one wrap, front wheel and tire
I towed an '07 Ultra and an '11 Road Glide Ultra from up north to Daytona that way with barely an inch clearance between fairings in a 7'x14' trailer...
...they never moved.
There will be guys come and say I'm using way too many straps.
The way I see it, straps are cheap compared to my Harleys. And I have a minute to be sure it doesn't move.
My 2 cents.
Use soft ties, and strap down using the triple trees, just be careful to not pinch your brake lines or wiring.
Then add a couple straps to the rear somewhere on the frame.
Personally, I use 7 straps per bike.... but I tend to be a bit ****.
That, and I've been in the oilfield long enough to see enough **** fall off of trucks to over-do just a bit.
And I use quality straps. When you feel them, you can tell the difference.
2- forks
2- near passenger boards pulling back
2- near passenger boards pulling forward
1- from front tie-down to front tie down through, usually with one wrap, front wheel and tire
I towed an '07 Ultra and an '11 Road Glide Ultra from up north to Daytona that way with barely an inch clearance between fairings in a 7'x14' trailer...
...they never moved.
There will be guys come and say I'm using way too many straps.
The way I see it, straps are cheap compared to my Harleys. And I have a minute to be sure it doesn't move.
My 2 cents.
Last edited by SafetyMan; Jan 1, 2015 at 11:52 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 10,216
Likes: 224
From: Glendale AZ
For a 12 you can wedge the fob in the seat and be fine. I trailered all over the country this way with no issues.
Use soft ties, and strap down using the triple trees, just be careful to not pinch your brake lines or wiring.
Then add a couple straps to the rear somewhere on the frame.
Personally, I use 7 straps per bike.... but I tend to be a bit ****.
That, and I've been in the oilfield long enough to see enough **** fall off of trucks to over-do just a bit.
And I use quality straps. When you feel them, you can tell the difference.
2- forks
2- near passenger boards pulling back
2- near passenger boards pulling forward
1- from front tie-down to front tie down through, usually with one wrap, front wheel and tire
I towed an '07 Ultra and an '11 Road Glide Ultra from up north to Daytona that way with barely an inch clearance between fairings in a 7'x14' trailer...
...they never moved.
There will be guys come and say I'm using way too many straps.
The way I see it, straps are cheap compared to my Harleys. And I have a minute to be sure it doesn't move.
My 2 cents.
Use soft ties, and strap down using the triple trees, just be careful to not pinch your brake lines or wiring.
Then add a couple straps to the rear somewhere on the frame.
Personally, I use 7 straps per bike.... but I tend to be a bit ****.
That, and I've been in the oilfield long enough to see enough **** fall off of trucks to over-do just a bit.
And I use quality straps. When you feel them, you can tell the difference.
2- forks
2- near passenger boards pulling back
2- near passenger boards pulling forward
1- from front tie-down to front tie down through, usually with one wrap, front wheel and tire
I towed an '07 Ultra and an '11 Road Glide Ultra from up north to Daytona that way with barely an inch clearance between fairings in a 7'x14' trailer...
...they never moved.
There will be guys come and say I'm using way too many straps.
The way I see it, straps are cheap compared to my Harleys. And I have a minute to be sure it doesn't move.
My 2 cents.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
If you have a good chock, two straps off the front down tubes, and two off the passenger floor board brackets, and it will ride straight up forever. I almost turned my little trailer over a few years ago. The bike never moved.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 208
Likes: 3
From: portage indiana
+1 on the wood blocks under the frame trailered a sgs and electraglide classic from indiana to florida in a 7x14 and they never moved
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From: Oxford, Nc
Tie the left side down first, either to the crash bar or the handle bar with the bike sitting on its side stand. Move to the right side, set up the right side strap the same way and as you start to tension it, step on the right side floorboard, standing the bike up as you tighten the right side strap. This uses the forks as a preload to keep the strap's tension while you travel.
Secure the rear of the bike to prevent side to side movement and you're OK to go.
And I agree with the others, there are several body shops everywhere that can take out a small dent. I wouldn't travel 6 hours to do it.
Secure the rear of the bike to prevent side to side movement and you're OK to go.
And I agree with the others, there are several body shops everywhere that can take out a small dent. I wouldn't travel 6 hours to do it.