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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
Rock solid.

Putting a strap on the handlebars is a disaster waiting to happen.

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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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I like the idea of strapping around the frame in the area of the crash bar and using a wood block under the frame so that the suspension won't bounce and you don't have to collapse the front shocks so much.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
Excellent display of proper straping for trailering a bike.
The only thing I would add is; for the wheel chock use a condor.
http://www.condor-lift.com/product.asp?ItemID=1011
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Rock solid.

Putting a strap on the handlebars is a disaster waiting to happen.

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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
ORIGINAL: chappy

Excellent display of proper straping for trailering a bike.
The only thing I would add is; for the wheel chock use a condor.

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Rock solid.

Putting a strap on the handlebars is a disaster waiting to happen.

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I have this. Both wheels are captive.



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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
Same solution, different approach.
nice job,
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Excellent display of proper straping for trailering a bike.
The only thing I would add is; for the wheel chock use a condor.

chappy

ORIGINAL: soos

Rock solid.

Putting a strap on the handlebars is a disaster waiting to happen.

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I have this. Both wheels are captive.



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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
I use the 4 pack of straps from WalMart. Use the high capasity straps, not the light weight ones. I can't remember the spec but is was not the cheap ones. Also, I strap with the bars using the "soft strap" so it does not scratch. I compress the front shocks and tie tight so it does not move. I'm not an expert; what iswrong with the handle bars being used as the tiedown points for the front of the bike?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I'm not an expert; what iswrong with the handle bars being used as the tiedown points for the front of the bike?
Same here. I've tied to the handle bars for years before I bought the SG. Now I see that might be difficult with the batwing, but other than that I don't see the harm, IMHO
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
It's all about the pitch or the angle and the length of the strap.
The lower position of the strap to bike as shown above holds better and safer than the handlebars. There is less chance of movement from side to side.
I don't have a picture to show, but the last thing you would want to see is your handlebar grip and lever sticking out through the side wall of your trailer.
If your wheels are locked in place and the bike is securely strapped from mid heightand low areas on bike it is impossible for bike to fall. Can't be said if bike is tied to handlebars. Although, it's not that every bike will fall if tied down by bars just possible to fall and been known to do so.

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Default RE: Tie-down straps...
To expand on chappy's post, your handlebars are a weak point for attaching a strap due to the fact that they are only secured to the bike by 2 clamps. Any strap shock or continuous vibration to the handlebars could cause them to rotate downward resulting in your straps loosening and losing all holding power. Not to mention that the bars are only 1" or so in diameter and hollow. They are not designed to withstand the stresses that are needed to secure a bike.

When I fasten on the front lower forks I am not compressing the front shocks. I let the bike ride its suspension.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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So what would you think about straping the bike from the crash bar and placing a piece of wood right under the front of the frame? just wondering because with the trailer i am renting I wont be able to strap it from the fork because the eyelets in the floor are to far out from the edge of the bike...so I wouldnt get much pull down on the front tire
 
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