Trailering a bike,
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From: Lapeer , Mich
not supost to haul with the side stand down but I do have a bright pink post it note I put on the head light that says KICK STAND
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From: Al/FL
Trailering a bike
I haven't seen it stated yet, but if your bike has security, make sure you place your key fob on the bike when trailering. the reason being is that the security on the bike will see the bike being moved around as the trailer hits road joints, etc., and the lights will flash thinking someone is trying to steal the bike. If your trailer is open you will be thinking something is wrong with the bike. The fob on the bike takes care of that problem.
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From: Fountain Inn S.C.
I haven't seen it stated yet, but if your bike has security, make sure you place your key fob on the bike when trailering. the reason being is that the security on the bike will see the bike being moved around as the trailer hits road joints, etc., and the lights will flash thinking someone is trying to steal the bike. If your trailer is open you will be thinking something is wrong with the bike. The fob on the bike takes care of that problem.
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
Friend of mine traveled for work and bought a toy hauler and lived out of it for a yr.
just straps, I told him he needed something under the frame.
I suggested a wood block not touching the frame but close.
In case the straps came loose...Well they did and his street glide fairing rubbed the wall.
He now has a block wood as a back up.
Note, He does not like wheel chocks, ( I suggested it)
just straps, I told him he needed something under the frame.
I suggested a wood block not touching the frame but close.
In case the straps came loose...Well they did and his street glide fairing rubbed the wall.
He now has a block wood as a back up.
Note, He does not like wheel chocks, ( I suggested it)
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Toronto, Ont.
I have trailered my '09 Ultra on several occassions. I use a bike-pro wheel chock and 4 straps. It is tight on the Ultra due to the lowers to get a good holding point on the front. I have heard never to use the handlebars?? Anyone do this? I have hooked on to them and also the fender mounts on the forks with soft-straps. Can you damage the handlebar bushings by strapping down from them??
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