Originally Posted by equandt

I prefer to put my softies around the fender mounts of the lower forks. Then use rachet straps to tie the bike down. This allows the bike's front suspension to float and puts no stress on the seals. Your tire / wheel takes all the stress.

I then tie the rear down withe softies and rachet straps around the bag guards.

Also remember to put your kickstand up.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by 41knuckle

Really like those brackets