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Typically four but three is safe also. The rear strap(s) do not only keep the bike's rear wheel from bouncing but it keeps the rear from passing the front wheel in a high speed emergency stop or accident. A bungee will easily snap in that situation. I've seen photos of a bike on the cab roof when this happens. Just because it hasn't happened to you yet doesn't mean it wont. I've seen multiple photos of this happening but my Google fu is weak today.
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I use the bar harness II with the cups on each end, the bar harness I would mess up my grips and sometimes hit my switchboxes, but I use it on the dirt bikes
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It's too easy to over compress the forks and shock(s) which can lead to leaks and is completely unnecessary.
With cam lock tie downs it's easy to get the right amount of tension by leaning the bike slightly to one side and then pushing toward the other side while tightening the strap. Honestly on a heavy bike like your Harley I would consider using 4 straps. 2 in the front and 2 in the back. Still with out ratchets because lets face it, we aren't securing a load to a flat bed semi trailer. |
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Preferably two on the front and two in the rear. enough to keep the end of the bike from whipping around. should I have to make any emergency maneuvers during transport.
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Those are great if you have a dedicated trailer but removing them to haul something else will be a little cumbersome.
Otherwise it's a cool idea! |
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