Strapless bike trailering
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Is that the same company I've seen at shows where they have a bike on a turntable thing that turns the bike upside down?
I would still use straps just for my peace of mind. As others have said make sure anything that can fall on it is secured.
I would still use straps just for my peace of mind. As others have said make sure anything that can fall on it is secured.
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From: Chugiak AK
I have had the honor of serving in the Air Force for the past 20 years and am retiring in the Anchorage area. I am hoping to spend some time with my family after all these years, and all the deployments.
I plan to install this device over the axles in my 27" enclosed trailer. I have trailered many dirt bikes and atv's. The straps and winches loosen each and every time (I travel great distances for hunting in AK). The ALCAN is the worse highway in north america. Tons of frost heaves, broken road not to mention winding roads. I want the securest method to transport this bike. If I were traveling in the lower 48 I would just use straps as the roads are wonderful. I am going to build a box around the bike, brace it and attach it to the floor for added safety just in case somehting manages to move in the trailer. This makes my 6 th trip on the ALCAN and just dont want to chance it. I had thought of the wheel chock style from harbor freight but dont have much confidence in that setup.
Glad I didnt hear anyone say that they tried it and its a piece of junk or anything like that.
I has been my honor to sacrifice a major part of my life to preserve our freedoms. Thank you much for all the appreciation notes for this.
Chuck
I plan to install this device over the axles in my 27" enclosed trailer. I have trailered many dirt bikes and atv's. The straps and winches loosen each and every time (I travel great distances for hunting in AK). The ALCAN is the worse highway in north america. Tons of frost heaves, broken road not to mention winding roads. I want the securest method to transport this bike. If I were traveling in the lower 48 I would just use straps as the roads are wonderful. I am going to build a box around the bike, brace it and attach it to the floor for added safety just in case somehting manages to move in the trailer. This makes my 6 th trip on the ALCAN and just dont want to chance it. I had thought of the wheel chock style from harbor freight but dont have much confidence in that setup.
Glad I didnt hear anyone say that they tried it and its a piece of junk or anything like that.
I has been my honor to sacrifice a major part of my life to preserve our freedoms. Thank you much for all the appreciation notes for this.
Chuck
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I PCS'd from Ft. Wainwright back in 1986. I towed my brand new Yamaha RZ350 from Fairbanks all the way to Long Island, New York, to Virginia then to Ft. Hood, TX all in 3 months. Back then the ALCAN was almost all gravel. I installed fender lip protectors and put a tarp over my bike to protect it. Bad Idea! it wore thru the paint on teh tank in a few areas. Do not put a tarp on the bike if it is going to be exposed to the wind. A few straps are CHEAP insurance to make sure your scoot is secure.
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PM me if you need more insight!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: south of Kansas City Kansas
with out reading about the clamp !
from first look. how bad will it chip the paint on the frame from clapping and then the bike wiggling around.
just sold a bike and delivered 4 hours away with straps and the straps can be used for other this after the bike is off the trailer
looks cool :yes
nice man toy :yes
looks like money to burn :yes
would i buy one : NO
from first look. how bad will it chip the paint on the frame from clapping and then the bike wiggling around.
just sold a bike and delivered 4 hours away with straps and the straps can be used for other this after the bike is off the trailer
looks cool :yes
nice man toy :yes
looks like money to burn :yes
would i buy one : NO
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Emmett, Idaho
Read the caution on this unit about floor stability being critical. You have to attach the floor piece with bolts. I wouldn't use it without straps. So, why spend $350 if you have to strap it anyway.
Decent (not cheap crap) straps properly attached will ensure that your cycle is safely secured. Just learn how best to use them front and rear and where best to attach. A front wheel chock, either homemade or store-bought might be a nice way to ensure the cycle's position doesn't change.
Decent (not cheap crap) straps properly attached will ensure that your cycle is safely secured. Just learn how best to use them front and rear and where best to attach. A front wheel chock, either homemade or store-bought might be a nice way to ensure the cycle's position doesn't change.
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Had good Luck with the Roberts Strapless, while don't trailer at all hardly even sold my Enclosed Trailer .. Took My Mom on a trip around the country while she was still able to travel and went well over 2,000 miles on all kinds of roads and never had a minutes trouble .. If makes you feel more secure, add a chock and straps but they are not needed..
