Trailering Limited...Too Cold.

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Jan 2, 2015 | 09:59 AM

#21

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by Stiggy

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.

i always undo the right side first too. that way the left side strap is pulling tension on the bike toward the jiffy stand. learned that one the hard way.....

Jan 3, 2015 | 11:42 AM

#22

lkr0

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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)

I do the same - put the FOB in the saddlebag

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Originally Posted by mike5511

I have an 08 Ultra. I've never done anything when trailering. Just leave the fob on the bike. (Still using the original battery.)

Jan 4, 2015 | 08:44 PM

#23

dmg1029

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From: Astoria, OR

What did the OP decided to do?

Jan 4, 2015 | 09:00 PM

#24

Gunnysgt

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

Yea if you have a pre '14 bike you can simply put the fob in a saddlebag to transport and you are good to go. Just don't try that with a '14 or '15 you will have a dead battery if it's a long haul. You have to put those in transport mode but it's very very simple to do.

Jan 4, 2015 | 09:54 PM

#25

Deucedog

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From: Milton, Delaware

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Originally Posted by SafetyMan

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

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.

I also double up on straps in the infrequent times I trailer. Last year I was coming home at night, in a heavy downpour, and hit a pot hole because it was filled with water and I didn't see it. A couple of minutes later I look in my mirror and see something flapping around. When I pulled over I found that one of the straps had snapped. If I hadn't used two straps per side my bike would have been laying on the trailer.

I use two on each side on the triple tree, with a soft strap. one on each side in the rear just to keep it from walking to the side, and I use one around the wheel chock and the front wheel to keep it locked in tight.