Originally Posted by Glockmeister

You never said what straps you have. If you don't have GOOD ratcheting straps, GET some. Don't use worn straps, small/ cheap straps or straps with a friction lock. You don't want damage because you saved $30 on a set of straps.

Originally Posted by cdestuck

Call me paranoid but when I have trailered I have double strapped both the front and back of the bike. Ya never know when something can break.

Originally Posted by slughill

I have good ratchet soft straps for the front (almost brand new)and descent quality ones for the back.is it better for the rear straps to go on the floor board mounts or saddle bag guards?

Originally Posted by mike5511

I run straps from the front down tubes pulling the bike forward (about a 45 degree angle) into the chocks. Run straps off the back passenger floor board mounts to keep the rear from bouncing around. Check the straps after the first 5 to 10 miles then again every time you stop. I wouldn't use padding because I wouldn't let them touch in the first place. I leave mine in neutral because it ain't going anywhere and I figure it is easier on everything. Leave the kick/jiffy stand up too. I've never had a problem when hauling one in the trailer and I nearly turned my little 5X8 V-nose trailer over one time....had it up on one wheel, bike never moved!

A good idea I think, that I've never tried; but put a block under the frame/motor and tighten down till contact is made. Keeps you from over compressing the shocks. (not a problem if you are pulling forward into a chock in my experience. (I use a "Condor" type chock that I made. A regular type chock might give different results.)

Originally Posted by DuraGlide

Defintely cut a wood block to slip under the frame and pull down on it. Keeps the ties from getting loose from bouncing. Kury makes a nice tie down loop that bolts to the bike where the spot light/ turn signal bar bolts on. Works on an EG but not on an SG.