Strapping the bike down?

[BigComfy]

Just rented a trailer from Uhaul. Can anyone tell me how and where to tie the bike down plzzzz

thanks,

BC

[Swift E]

The Canyon Dancer Tie downs work AWESOME

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/graphics/00000001/canyon_dancer.jpg

[SBK Pilot]

don't do that plz

use softties - 1 around each of the lower triple clamps...

check fz1oa for details... :icon_thum

[Silver Bullet]

I tie mine down by the handle bars. You want to make sure you have it somewhere above the suspension. whatever you do...DO NOT tie it down by the wheels or the swingarm.

[SBK Pilot]

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/search.php?searchid=392494

[BrutusTx]

100 ft of rope..........tie it to something solid.

[Mad Max]

i'd use a cycle cynch over the canyon dancer.

[BrutusTx]

i'd use a cycle cynch over the canyon dancer.

+1:icon_thum

[alrova]

don't do that plz

use softties - 1 around each of the lower triple clamps...

check fz1oa for details... :icon_thum


Why? Can you elaborate?

[50cc chick]

Just rented a trailer from Uhaul. Can anyone tell me how and where to tie the bike down plzzzz

thanks,

BC
Gosh even I know how to tie a bike down!!! Martin you sound like a newb asking this question!!lol jk!!!

[MadseasoN]

http://www.sportutilitytrailers.com/motorcycle-tie-down-procedure.htm

[SBK Pilot]

Why? Can you elaborate?

several friends have had throttle tubes screwed as well as damaged controls by using a 'canyon dancer' type thingamabob...

big, if you don't have soft ties - either buy some, or use a cycle cynch... they work waaaaaay differently (and better) than canyon dancers...

keep in mind that i typically trailer one of my bikes at least twice a month... believe me when i tell you that you should avoid canyon dancers...

fz1 controls aren't cheap... :angry7:

patrick @ m-u, sells cycle cynches btw... support your local shops!... :nod:

[alrova]

thanks, this is what i was looking for

Do not tie-down your motorcycle by the handlebars. A number of handlebars on various manufactures are rubber mounted. Tying down the bike by the handlebars can result in the bars being pulled down and the tie-downs loosened. Regardless of the type of motorcycle you ride the handlebars are not designed to accept the stresses that are generated in towing down rough roads or hitting potholes.

[BigComfy]

patrick @ m-u, sells cycle cynches btw... support your local shops!... :nod:
You Know I do Brother . Thanks all for the info:notworthy

[alrova]

several friends have had throttle tubes screwed as well as damaged controls by using a 'canyon dancer' type thingamabob...

big, if you don't have soft ties - either buy some, or use a cycle cynch... they work waaaaaay differently (and better) than canyon dancers...

keep in mind that i typically trailer one of my bikes at least twice a month... believe me when i tell you that you should avoid canyon dancers...

fz1 controls aren't cheap... :angry7:

patrick @ m-u, sells cycle cynches btw... support your local shops!... :nod:


Thanks