Street Glide at or near the bags. Yesterday we put two bikes on the trailer to see where we wanted to put the chocks. We got them placed and the spots on the trailer to tie down the forks but when we looked for an anchor point to use for the rear of the bike to the trailer floor and side, we couldn't find a good spot to come off the bike . Where have any of you used to tie off from the rear. Any suggestion welcomed.

Ride safe

 

Rear foot peg mounts, front around the lower triple tree, i also put a velcro strap around the front tire and upright of the wheel chock.

 

I use the rear peg mounts as well when we have to trailer thru the snow to get to ride-able roads.

 

you know NOT to tie using the handlebars? ( bars are on compressable bushings, so not a firm attachment point, most bars will also rotate under enough pressure, loosening the straps and maybe dinging your tank)

tie to the frame near the crashbar, put a little tension to compress the forks an inch. ( or if your straps will attach to the triple tree)

rear, you can go through the wheel to keep the rear from moving side to side, and a 45º angle to the rear to keep it from moving forward

I usually place in gear and use zip ties to lightly apply brakes


when towing remember that you can control rates of acceleration and turns--- but you must PLAN for a panic stop.

that is the unexpected, don't allow your bike to climb into the cab with you.


mike




check the manual to turn off the alarm systems

 

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 .

 

This link may help. Use wheel chocks and ALL straps forward.
+1 on the carpeted 2x4

http://www.pingelonline.com/recommended_tiedown.htm

 

I used this on the front of my RKC on a recent trip. Worked out great and very hard to see on the bike.

http://www.kiwi-indian.com/new-harley-prod.html

 

I just pop in an 3/8" eyebolt with cad washers in the hole under the engine guard mount.

 

I tie the front at the forks but at the fender bolts so as not to compress the forks. never thought of zip ties for the brakes, good idea.

Thanks

 

[quote=scottmotorsports;9433885]I used this on the front of my RKC on a recent trip. Worked out great and very hard to see on the bike.

http://www.kiwi-indian.com/new-harley-prod.html[/quot
That was neat for the front but the only problem is see is with the rear and that really isn't a problem just not an easy spot to access.

Thanks