Strapping down a Ultra
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Strapping down a Ultra
Looking for a little assistance in regards to strapping down my 98 Ultra on to a trailer.
What would be the best spots, handle bars, front shocks, across the seat, the front wheel will be in a wheel chock on a flat bed trailer.
All assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all.
What would be the best spots, handle bars, front shocks, across the seat, the front wheel will be in a wheel chock on a flat bed trailer.
All assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all.
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I use 4 straps in the front[ 2 on each side].I hook on to soft extentions around the frame where the crash bar is attached.Angle these to the front with some pressure on the forks. Then 2 straps in the rear around the pass. floorboards, just to keep the bike from walking.
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From: Manchester, TN. & DeLand, FL.
I use 4 straps in the front[ 2 on each side].I hook on to soft extentions around the frame where the crash bar is attached.Angle these to the front with some pressure on the forks. Then 2 straps in the rear around the pass. floorboards, just to keep the bike from walking.
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From: St. Augustine Florida
This has been my MO when trailering. The soft extensions are KEY!!
When putting pressure on the front forks, I always lean the bike a little to the left and keep the jiffy stand about an inch off the floor/surface of the trailer.
May sound crazy but, if the bike was to become somewhat loose, it would start to lean to the left and be caught or rest upon the jiffy stand.
Like I said, this may be complete psycho chit but it gives me a little additional peace of mind when having to trailer the bike.
When putting pressure on the front forks, I always lean the bike a little to the left and keep the jiffy stand about an inch off the floor/surface of the trailer.
May sound crazy but, if the bike was to become somewhat loose, it would start to lean to the left and be caught or rest upon the jiffy stand.
Like I said, this may be complete psycho chit but it gives me a little additional peace of mind when having to trailer the bike.
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This has been my MO when trailering. The soft extensions are KEY!!
When putting pressure on the front forks, I always lean the bike a little to the left and keep the jiffy stand about an inch off the floor/surface of the trailer.
May sound crazy but, if the bike was to become somewhat loose, it would start to lean to the left and be caught or rest upon the jiffy stand.
Like I said, this may be complete psycho chit but it gives me a little additional peace of mind when having to trailer the bike.
When putting pressure on the front forks, I always lean the bike a little to the left and keep the jiffy stand about an inch off the floor/surface of the trailer.
May sound crazy but, if the bike was to become somewhat loose, it would start to lean to the left and be caught or rest upon the jiffy stand.
Like I said, this may be complete psycho chit but it gives me a little additional peace of mind when having to trailer the bike.
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Two soft ties with fleece covering around the lower forks at the junction with the fender. From there, 2" power tyes to O-ings secured with E-Track (mounted to trailer floor).
In the back, two 2" power tyes w/ built in soft ties through the rear wheel and tied off left and right so there's no side to side movement.
This method does not compress your suspension, bend your handlebars, etc......
If you use a chock like the Condor or HF version, also wrap a small strap around the front wheel and secure it to the chock. Not needed but a little extra protection to keep the wheel tight in the chock.
In the back, two 2" power tyes w/ built in soft ties through the rear wheel and tied off left and right so there's no side to side movement.
This method does not compress your suspension, bend your handlebars, etc......
If you use a chock like the Condor or HF version, also wrap a small strap around the front wheel and secure it to the chock. Not needed but a little extra protection to keep the wheel tight in the chock.
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Road Master
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From: Ohio
The front wheel in a wheel chock. Two soft ties with fleece covering around the lower forks at the junction with the fender pulling forward. I also put 2 soft straps around each of the pass floorboard mounts and put 1 tie down pulling forward and one lightly pulling toward the rear. This will not compress the suspension much and will allow it to work when the trailer hits bumps. The front tire is pulled tight to the trailer floor and the rear suspension is compressed slightly. Check and tighten tie downs after the first 20 - 30 miles and then at each gas stop. I've trailered several thousand mles the last few years with no problems at all using this method
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I would never attach to the crash bar, think about it and look what holds that on. The crash bar is a bad idea. There have been a lot of posts on strapping to a trailer with photos out there. I do agree with using 2 sets of straps to the front down tubes right above the front fender, and strap to the rear rider pegs. I use a condor chock , and I now only strap to the rear pegs, and the bike never moves.