What tie downs do you recommend
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You won't have to wrap the tie-downs around the handlebar or around the triple tree anymore. Just attach the hook of the tie down to the bracket and you're done.
As for the tie-downs, any heavy duty (800-1000lbs) tie downs will do. Go to Walmart, they sell a set of 4 with ratchets for 35 bucks or so.
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Powertyes.....that is the ONLY strap we use...and we truck a lot of bikes in a years time. The big daddy 2" has built in soft ties. PM me if you need help, we stock them by the case, as we sell Haulmark and Featherlite trailers as well. We wont sell any other brand
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Nearly as important as tie downs is a good wheel chock. I use the condor and it's terrific; I think it would hold the bike with no tie downs on an easy ride. I purchased 4 heavy duty tie downs from my HD dealer, can't remember the name but I have never used them. The first time I used my trailer I was picking up my bike from the local HD shop on a cold rainy day. The service manager saw my heavy duty store bought HD tie downs and said hold on, I have something better. He brought out 6 tie downs used by Harley when they ship new bikes to the dealers. He tied down my bike in about 5 minutes and it did not move an inch. Since then I have used the same ones about 5-6 times, they work great. They have a metal hook on one end only so the only thing touching the bike is the nylon strap. I was at a HD shop recently and saw they had a big box of these for sale for $1 each. You may want to check your dealer, good luck!
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If there is anyway you can do it, go this route. I have one for each of my Harleys and i'll never look at another ratchet strap again.
These are undoubtedly the best way to transport your bikes
http://www.robertsprod.com/
These are undoubtedly the best way to transport your bikes
http://www.robertsprod.com/
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I use the Big Daddy Powertyes, built in soft tyes with sheep skin covers. 2" model.
Also have a set of Ancras with built in soft ties. Cheaper and work just as good.
I don't really trust friction type straps. They are okay for tying down to a lift or something, but if you are going to haul your bike, you should tie it down with the worst possible senario in mind.
The difference in straps is mainly in the ratchet. I wouldn't trust my ride to cheap discount- store ratchet straps. Might as well pick up some store brand oil and a fram oil filter while your there.
Also have a set of Ancras with built in soft ties. Cheaper and work just as good.
I don't really trust friction type straps. They are okay for tying down to a lift or something, but if you are going to haul your bike, you should tie it down with the worst possible senario in mind.
The difference in straps is mainly in the ratchet. I wouldn't trust my ride to cheap discount- store ratchet straps. Might as well pick up some store brand oil and a fram oil filter while your there.
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Good wide soft ties & Ancra straps. Stay away from ratchet straps. They hold well, but you can't tell how much force you're puttin' on things & if you attach to a bolted on part you can break the part or the bolt.
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Big Daddy powertyes. They have the soft tie built in to a 2" ratchet strap. If you are the type that spins off bolt heads and strips screws then you may want to try something else. Maybe string. I use a condor in my cargo trailer with 6 d-rings. Last trip was 2K and after I strapped her in she never moved and I did not need to adjust the straps. Nothing under bike. Worth every penny. I bought 2 extra soft tyes to carry on the bike just in case I need it towed.
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