Trailering, How do you tie down your bagger?
Trailering, How do you tie down your bagger?
I am going from VT to Daytona in 2 weeks. I was wondering the best and safest way to tie down the bike in my trailer. I am just looking for some different ways. Never know if there is a better and safer way then I already do it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I go around the frame by the top of engine guard or handlebars (depends on where tie down is) and around pass footpeg mount . Get a wood 4x4 and wrap in carpet then place under frame under cam cover area. It will be rock solid,then check straps every time you stop for gas. Or you could just ride there.
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I use these, they look great, are strong, and as an added benefit, act as a small Air-Deflector.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none
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I go around the frame by the top of engine guard or handlebars (depends on where tie down is) and around pass footpeg mount . Get a wood 4x4 and wrap in carpet then place under frame under cam cover area. It will be rock solid,then check straps every time you stop for gas. Or you could just ride there.
I just had my bike shipped from overseas, they strapped over the frame, between the tank and the handlebars, rubbed the frame bare, be careful...
Cale
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I have the Kuryakyn tie down brackets mounted on each side of the forks and I also use 2 straps attached to the passenger floorboards brackets for the rear.
If you have the factory security system, don't forget to set it to transport mode otherwise your 4-way flashers will turn on.
Have fun in Daytona.
If you have the factory security system, don't forget to set it to transport mode otherwise your 4-way flashers will turn on.
Have fun in Daytona.
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From: Indianapolis, IN
I bought these handle bar loops that allow you to attach a ratchet strap and not mar anything, put it between the handle bars and cables, ont around the cables. Another ratchet strap through the rear tire, of course the front tire is in a chock. I'm trailering mine to Daytona as well, the mountains in Tennesse can get nasty in March.
I use these, they look great, are strong, and as an added benefit, act as a small Air-Deflector.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none
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In the toy hauler I use a wheel chock, then run the tie downs around the fork lowers just above where the fender bolts on (using a microfiber around the strap) and put both hooks in the tie down point on the floor. On the rear I run one thru the rear tire and connect it to a tie down point on both sides.
This rear tie down will keep the rear solid and won't let it move.
This rear tie down will keep the rear solid and won't let it move.
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In the toy hauler I use a wheel chock, then run the tie downs around the fork lowers just above where the fender bolts on (using a microfiber around the strap) and put both hooks in the tie down point on the floor. On the rear I run one thru the rear tire and connect it to a tie down point on both sides.
This rear tie down will keep the rear solid and won't let it move.
This rear tie down will keep the rear solid and won't let it move.
