Where to tie down an 09
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Road Warrior
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I have towed many bike many miles .I used the bars ,the frame , and yes use the peg or board mounts but also take a 4x4 wrap it in carpet put kickstand up and slide 4x4 under frame at cam cover area and ratchet down. you bike will be rock solid and check tie downs every time you stop .
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Foot pegs in rear...i have the fork mounted hooks from KURYAKYN and i also tie the forks down for a a 2nd chance...I have used the handle bars for years though before i got the fork mounted hooks...worked fine for me...
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Road Warrior
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I may try and see if there is anything in behind the covers in front of the bags. ??? May be some frame work in there i can attach too.
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From: Lapeer , Mich
I use the forks and just pull it down do not like the 4x4 method , if it happns to work out your bike will be loose , checked with dealer and was told that is the way they tie the front and no problems at all to do this , not doing it all the time or storing it like that so it makes sence to me , then just hook to the peg mounts and pull back , I allso rap the wheel with a strap and pull back on it , rather have to many than not enough , 4 on the front and 3 on the rear
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Road Warrior
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I use the forks and just pull it down do not like the 4x4 method , if it happns to work out your bike will be loose , checked with dealer and was told that is the way they tie the front and no problems at all to do this , not doing it all the time or storing it like that so it makes sence to me , then just hook to the peg mounts and pull back , I allso rap the wheel with a strap and pull back on it , rather have to many than not enough , 4 on the front and 3 on the rear
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From: Milwaukee, WI
I also tied down to the rear passenger pegs. Also don't think it was really necessary but for peace of mind when I trailered my bikes from SC to WI I zip tied the ratchet straps closed. Extra peace of mind that it won't pop open.
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From: southern ontario
This is the way I tie my Ultra down with. it also is the same way the dealer says they tie them down. But the dealer told me they only use the two straps on the front end only, but that bothered me . i put the two on the forks at the fender, two on the frame by the top of the crash guard and two on the back useing rear floor board mounts and never had any problems like this
Road Warrior
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From: Detroit, the asshole of America
In the crate they are tied down to the lower crash bar/frame area. I did that with mine on the front, and to the saddlebag guards in the back.
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From: Silverdale, WA
I went to the dealer to ask, they have a big trailer they haul bike between dealers with, they tie them down to the driving light frame in the front and to the passenger peg mounts in the rear. I was pretty dubious, but they haven't had a bike tip doing that. I did it on my bike last time I trailered it and it worked just fine. For long distances I put a second set of tiedowns on the frame behind the crash bar mount for insurance.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I have also a loop end heavy duty equipment strap that is about 24" with big "D" rings...i wrap around my rear wheel and ratchet tie it to the back so it won't move side to side.