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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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I have trailered a Wide Glide and now my Street Glide. I don't have a lot of experience and probably still have a lot to learn about it.

I bought a Harbor Freight chock. I adjusted it to where I liked it (3rd hole back I believe). I bought the chock because I did not want to attempt to balance the Street Glide as I did with my Wide Glide.

I worried about where to attach the straps on the front of the bike so as not to cause any damage to the paint or chrome. So I bought an adapter to mount on the bike to allow a tie-down point.

The Kiwi Tie Down Anchor is nearly invisible and for me, provides a solid spot to attach the straps to the bike.

I use two straps per side on the front of the bike. I have used one strap per side on the back of the bike and sometimes, on short hauls have not used straps on the back.

Best of luck and have a great trip!



 
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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You will do fine with your HF chock and the 6 x 6. That is the method I've been using for years, different brand chock and I use a 4 x 4 with carpet...can't fit a 6 x 6 under mine.

Anyway, works great. I use a wheel wrap strap to keep the bike locked into the chock. This prevents any forward and backward movement. I then yank the seat, throw a cargo pad blanket over the frame under the seat area and throw a strap right across and tighten her down. The block underneath keeps the suspension from compressing and holds everything snug.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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I have a Aluma MC 10 aluminum trailer..best single bike trailer I've owned.
I always use soft ties and feed them through the lower trees and ratchet straps...seen to many bikes fall over. I also have the HF wheel chock. I'm sure the wheel dock chock is a better one, but the HF works fine for me.

I do need to sell the Aluma MC 10 trailer and get a Aluma TK 1 for use for the wife's trike...I love the Aluma, the ramp hides under the trailer when not in use...only weights 390 pounds empty...pull with small truck or small SUV....

I'd take 1700.00 for the trailer with wheel chock...located in Kentucky. Only reason for sale is to buy another Aluma for the trike.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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you'll probably be OK with only one bike but we towed three bikes from CT to Daytona. for that much weight a weight distributing hitch is a must! we didn't even feel the trailer going 75-80 up I-95.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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6 x 12 trailer. I can haul one or two bikes using the harbor freight wheel chalks. When not in use the wheel chalks can be removed very easily.
I also use E-Track so I can position my tie down anywhere depending on the load. This works good hauling regular cargo as well.
I run the straps around the lower forks so the shocks do not compress. Also run a large ratched strap over the seat.
I have trailered bikes from Tx to Fl and back with no issues.

 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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I do 4 point strap and a chock. On the front i loop the fork and tension it a lil for side to side. The grab on under bags on that bracket in back and pull those a lil tighter so bike wont move
 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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I may have missed it, but check on the tightness of the straps after a few hours as new ones tend to stretch. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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We used the conventional bike chock and 4 point ratchet strap method when we went to Sturgis, used soft ties around the front lowers and passenger footboards, lots of work and I couldn't keep from checking on it, when I bought my toy hauler I found the B&W Biker Bar, it works great, at first I added two "piece of mind" straps from the rider footboards to anchor points, figured out that they are not needed, load and go.



 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Hey pjones...nice system. Who makes it & what cost?

I also have been using soft straps on the frame where the engine guard attaches....rear passenger pegs. I have been warned about using the handle bars.
 
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