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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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im curious where you put the straps on a bike , specifically a streetglide when trailering. i never trailered any of my bikes before but since i have a 5 x 8 utility trailer this might make it easier when i drop it off for service than looking for a ride home or spending 30 bucks on a cab. i tried search but i keep getting errors.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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if anyone has some pics they can post or email me at dcc46@yahoo.com that would be great
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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Hook a set on the rear roll bars and the&nbsp\\;front bars&nbsp\\;and make sure you bring the bike down to the bottem of the shocks so it wont bounce on your trialer , lock and chock front tire
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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This is how I do it.

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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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soos got it right. worked for me.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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front same as soos.
Rear i put around the bike frame.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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What!! None of you "real bikers" are going to give this guy a raft of crap about trailering his scoot? What's this forum coming too? Go with the tips listed above and you'll be good to go. I had to sell my trailer, but I'll have another one soon.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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thanks for the tips / pics
 
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Any other techniques out there?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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When I moved from Phoenix to Portland I used a 5'x9' ramp trainer and hooked the ratchet straps to the engine guard and saddlebag guards. Bottomed out the suspension and the King didn't move at all during the trip.
 
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