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Bagger Tiedowns
coojoh:
Just bought an 06 FLHX and would like to know if anyone has experience with a tiedown system for trailering? I had an 88 softie and it was easy even with thick bars - just hooked to the triple tree - but the FLs are all closed in. Any ideas would be appreciated.
harleyjt:
I can see it coming now..... this should be as good as an oil thread... LOL!!! :wink:
The way I've done it for years is really not the best way. I use soft ties on the handlebars and hook to them and pull the front end down most of the way. Then I tie off on the rear engine guards.
A friend of mine has a better way of doing it that I may try next trip. Take a 6x6" block of wood wrapped in carpet about 16" long (long enough to span under the frame), and set it under the frame. Then he hooks to the frame at the front and uses ratcheting tie downs to cinch it down to the block. Then its real stable and doesn't bouce around. He also ties off the rear as I mentioned above.
I also take a strap and tie the front wheel to the front of the trailer, just as another precaution.
jt
Skullfork:
On my SG, I use soft ties wrapped around the bars right down where they go into the inner fairing, then use extenders that clear the fairing before connecting the hooks. I also use the passenger peg mounts to mount the rear straps ...get a pair of straps from your dealer that the bikes shipped with as they work great for the rear. They usually have a pile of them and will probably just give you a pair if you ask. Whatever you do, don't use the crash bars as tie-down points as they're not sturdy enough.
Bigs:
On my Road Glide and Sportster I put the soft ties around the front fork legs where the front fender is attached and then hook them to the tiedowns ahead of the bike. I've used this setup three times from PA to FL on a 4x8 foot Harbor Freight fold up trailer. Never a problem and I'll do it again this coming year.
Bigs
Mike52:
--- Quote from: harleyjt on Saturday, November 15, 2008. 05:12:12 PM. --- A friend of mine has a better way of doing it that I may try next trip. Take a 6x6" block of wood wrapped in carpet about 16" long (long enough to span under the frame), and set it under the frame. Then he hooks to the frame at the front and uses ratcheting tie downs to cinch it down to the block. Then its real stable and doesn't bouce around. He also ties off the rear as I mentioned above.
I also take a strap and tie the front wheel to the front of the trailer, just as another precaution.
jt
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The block of wood method is the best, safest way to secure your bike.
Mike
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