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Nov 9, 2019 | 03:20 PM

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hattitude

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I use a WheelDock chock and then use their "straps over the seat" method ...

They say use only two good straps....

https://wheeldock.com/pages/strapping-your-motorcycle

I just used this method to tow my bagger 4200 miles round trip... worked like a charm...

but I had the extra straps, I like redundancy, and so I used 4 straps... after checking the strap tightness daily, and watching the bike tow in my rear view mirror, two straps would have worked just fine

Nov 9, 2019 | 05:13 PM

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Cosmic Razorback

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I have a condor wheel chock that i’ve Had for 11 years. Used it for a while in a toy hauler trailer, then in my man cave and now have it mounted in an open trailer. It folds down easy so I can put a mower or tractor over it without removing. I also use two straps on the lower front forks and a strap on the rear wheel to hold it straight. Best to let the suspension work as designed.

I suggest watching the SRk Cycle you tube where they bought 36 bikes at auction at one time. Amazing how they transported them. They also sell their Tank Straps and have good tips on trailering without a wheel chock.

Nov 9, 2019 | 09:29 PM

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donmontalvo

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I never leave home without my Canyon Dancers.

Nov 10, 2019 | 06:15 AM

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Notgrownup

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Good quality straps/ ratchets are key.
when at the dealership, ask them for some of the short straps they ship the bikes with, I use these to keep the bike from moving side to side.

Last edited by Notgrownup; Nov 10, 2019 at 06:17 AM.

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:50 AM

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Bingee

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Avoid using the handlebars to tie the bike down for trailering. They are cushion mounted with rubber bushings which can be damaged

Nov 10, 2019 | 10:08 AM

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donmontalvo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bingee

Avoid using the handlebars to tie the bike down for trailering. They are cushion mounted with rubber bushings which can be damaged

Curious how you got the idea that Canyon Dancers can cause damage? Honest question, that's the first I heard that. Almost everyone I ride with carries a set in their saddlebags.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...sty-transport/
https://ridermagazine.com/2011/07/19...ar-harness-ii/
https://www.motorcycletouringtips.co...-pickup-truck/

Nov 10, 2019 | 12:01 PM

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Notgrownup

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I probably wouldn’t use canyon dancers in my case with apes...I have hooks mounted to the side of the forks from Kuryakyn.

Nov 10, 2019 | 12:15 PM

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Bingee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by donmontalvo

The Harley handlebar risers are rubber bushing mounted. They allow the bars to flex slightly and minimize vibration. Sit on your bike and you can move the bars up and down and side to side while the fork remains unmoved. Some after market are polyurethane to stiffen more than the rubber. If the handle bars are forced down at an angle they can distort the bushing permanently to that angle. I've seen it happen. Just check the parts manual for the bars and you will see them. I don't know anything about Canyon Dancers.

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Nov 10, 2019 | 01:23 PM

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LQQK_OUT

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I don't have any experience with this product (Biker Bar) since I don't have a trailer, but looks like it makes sense if I was to get a trailer.

https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/product/biker-bar

Nov 10, 2019 | 06:42 PM

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hattitude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by donmontalvo

I never heard of, or saw, canyon dancers before your post... their popularity not withstanding, I would never use them on one of my Harleys....

I do not know how other makes and models of motorcycles mount their handlebars to their triple trees.... perhaps they don't use rubber bushings... I just don't know...

But..... due to the rubber bushings used to mount Harley handlebars to the triple trees, and the manor in which it's done, I would not allow anyone to tie down one of my Harleys, using the handlebars... regardless of the type of handlebar tie-down used...

Just MHO......

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