Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
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Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
Should I ever have to tie down my SG due to a breakdown or something, what is the best way to do it? Where do you connect your straps. Front and back?
I have had to tie down quit a few bikes before, but never one with a fairing.
I don't want to ever be caught unimformed, so any imput would someday be helpful.
I have had to tie down quit a few bikes before, but never one with a fairing.
I don't want to ever be caught unimformed, so any imput would someday be helpful.
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
I just did this 3 days ago for the first time on my bike. I ran the straps over and around the top of my frame just in front of my gas tank for both sides. It didn't rub anything and even cleared my lowers. Now the rear straps were attached to my bag guards which you probably don't have as mine were added.
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
I do not run lowers - have had my on the trailer from Central CA to Vegas and Washington - I use a Kendon "standup" run staps on each side of fairing cap (handle bars) does NOT rub fairing... run straps from engine guard as secondary saftey... strap front wheel to chock... strap from passanger pegs rearward.. Never had had a problem... as with any strapping.... have to make sure nothing rubs on painted surface..
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
Here is how I tied my new ride down last week. I also avoided the handlebars to avoid damaging the fairing. This method did not damage anything and the bike was solid.
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
In your pic I can't make out where the soft ties are attached. I have to trailer my big bike out everytime I ride because I live on what use to be a dirt road. I will have to do the same with my FF Ultra when it comes in. Can you say where they are attached? BTW that is an down right awesome ride. I'll bet your head won't fit in a sea bag right now.
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
ORIGINAL: hobojo1
Copout,
That is a very nice ride..........is that a SE??
Copout,
That is a very nice ride..........is that a SE??
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RE: Tie down for Bat Wing Fairing
ORIGINAL: Capt.Bob
In your pic I can't make out where the soft ties are attached. I have to trailer my big bike out everytime I ride because I live on what use to be a dirt road. I will have to do the same with my FF Ultra when it comes in. Can you say where they are attached? BTW that is an down right awesome ride. I'll bet your head won't fit in a sea bag right now.
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In your pic I can't make out where the soft ties are attached. I have to trailer my big bike out everytime I ride because I live on what use to be a dirt road. I will have to do the same with my FF Ultra when it comes in. Can you say where they are attached? BTW that is an down right awesome ride. I'll bet your head won't fit in a sea bag right now.
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