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If you use a tie down method that compresses the forks then how much do you compress them? Also do you put the bike in neutral or leave it in gear?
One inch. I mark it with painters tape on the forks so when it loosens up after a few miles I can set it back to 1. I tried the no compress approach and it just wasnt stable. This minimal compression really helps.
One inch. I mark it with painters tape on the forks so when it loosens up after a few miles I can set it back to 1. I tried the no compress approach and it just wasnt stable. This minimal compression really helps.
That's how I have been doing it but Mister Harley advisor and Harley tech in Dallas said don't do it because the fender bolt will pull out. Not sure this way is actually pulling on those bolts unless it was bending the fork tubs.
I use ratchet straps just like anyone else. The method is individual preference. I try and keep the ratchet as low to the floor as I can. If a strap should break or come unhooked, the ratchet won't be so apt to be banging off the bike. I've seen that happen and it isn't pretty.
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