trailering a bike
Just put the security system into transport mode.
turn ignition switch on
turn killswitch to off
turn ignition switch to Accessory
Press and Hold BOTH turnsignals within 3 seconds of turning switch to Accessory and hold until the turn signals flash and then turn off then release the turnsignals buttons
turn ignition switch to off
This way the security system is still active but the motion sensor is bypassed.
To turn off the transport mode
turn ignition switch on
turn kill switch on
Enjoy
turn ignition switch on
turn killswitch to off
turn ignition switch to Accessory
Press and Hold BOTH turnsignals within 3 seconds of turning switch to Accessory and hold until the turn signals flash and then turn off then release the turnsignals buttons
turn ignition switch to off
This way the security system is still active but the motion sensor is bypassed.
To turn off the transport mode
turn ignition switch on
turn kill switch on
Enjoy
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I'll just add a note for anyone that ties down a trailer in the type chock that holds the bike up like a Condor. NEVER but NEVER tie any strap that pulls away from the chock!!!
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
Last edited by lh4x4; Mar 7, 2012 at 12:53 AM.
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I'll just add a note for anyone that ties down a trailer in the type chock that holds the bike up like a Condor. NEVER but NEVER tie any strap that pulls away from the chock!!!
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
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I'll just add a note for anyone that ties down a trailer in the type chock that holds the bike up like a Condor. NEVER but NEVER tie any strap that pulls away from the chock!!!
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
Should the front tie downs come loose (it happens) the rear pulling tie downs will pull the bike out of the chock.
I use three sets and all pull into the chock. If one must the rear could be at 90 degrees but no more.
That's how I do it, but I don't use a chock. I just pull the bike into the trailer up against the front with the wheel turned all the way, the first thing I tie is the forks to the front wall, then all the other ties keep it straight up and pulled to the front. I don't do a 90* anywhere, everything pulls to the front. Since I don't use a chock, that front tire has to be tight against that front wall to make it secure, unless I want to tie it down like Gulliver.
Last edited by jjnoble; Mar 7, 2012 at 03:05 AM.
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here is a tread that was started about a week ago.
might find some additional advice
Trailering, How do you tie down your bagger?
might find some additional advice
Trailering, How do you tie down your bagger?
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OK here is the right way (smile)
Soft tie strap around the fork tube where the fender mounts. Pull it forward into the chock. I also use the straps that used to ship with the bikes. There are no hooks on them. I have seen the hooks bounce out of the tie down rings in the trailer. Sometimes I put a couple straps on the rear peg mounts and pull them backwards. Now the bike cant's go forward or rear. I put the bike in neutral and NO kick stand. If you have security just put it in the bag. Hopefully you have a big lock for the trailer door. Either case, make sure your insurance is up to date. I have never had a issue strapping a bike this way. Also, there is no compression on the front shocks. All compression is on the tire.
I knew of a guy trailering a CVO down to Daytona from NY. He strapped the bike down by the handle bars. They snapped. The bike was bouncing around in the trailer what a mess.
Soft tie strap around the fork tube where the fender mounts. Pull it forward into the chock. I also use the straps that used to ship with the bikes. There are no hooks on them. I have seen the hooks bounce out of the tie down rings in the trailer. Sometimes I put a couple straps on the rear peg mounts and pull them backwards. Now the bike cant's go forward or rear. I put the bike in neutral and NO kick stand. If you have security just put it in the bag. Hopefully you have a big lock for the trailer door. Either case, make sure your insurance is up to date. I have never had a issue strapping a bike this way. Also, there is no compression on the front shocks. All compression is on the tire.
I knew of a guy trailering a CVO down to Daytona from NY. He strapped the bike down by the handle bars. They snapped. The bike was bouncing around in the trailer what a mess.
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