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Custom Vehicle Discussions => CVO™ Road Glide Custom® => Topic started by: Gandrtravis on January 25, 2018, 11:40:34 PM
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The dealer where I purchased my bike seggested that I tie it off the fairing mount seemed fine but don’t want it to jerk on anything in the fairing or crack something. Also do you tie it on the suspension or put a block under the frame so the suspension is not crushed down for long periods ?
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Check these guys out and watch their videos :2vrolijk_21:
https://wheeldock.com/products/wheeldock?variant=26294025411
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These in the front
http://baggernation.com/item.php?iid=299
These in the rear
https://www.yelvingtonusa.com/products/rear-tie-down-brackets
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Get rid of the straps! They're a hassle to tie down and they're not safe. B&W Biker Bar is your friend. I've used it with my CVO Ultra Classic ocean (San Diego) to ocean (Daytona Beach) and as far south as McAllan, Tx. and as far north as Rapid City, South Dakota.....it works flawlessly! I load and unload by myself.
It takes me less than 5 minutes to put the clamp bar on my frame, ride it up in the trailer and lock it down. Fast and easy!
www.DitchTheStraps.com
A Youtube video...... https://youtu.be/8U8Z-yoOrf8
And a review of my own install here.... https://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=79634.msg1422881#msg1422881
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If you elect to use straps, use 6. 2 front, 2 rear, and 2 at bike midpoint. Several online videos show placement. The 2 straps at the midpoint will stabilize the bike if a front or rear strap breaks or gives way.
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OP, I've trailered my RGU a couple times with the fairing supports strapped down with no issues. There are not many places on a RGU to get front straps without getting against paint. I did have the bike in a Condor chock with additional straps on the front fork fender mounts and a set on the rear bag guards. Bike seemed to be very solid and moved with the trailer. I know this six strap system was overkill. Did not pull it down real hard with the fairing and rear guard straps, just enough to restrict bouncing. I like JCZ's Biker Bar for ease of use and access around bike in a tight trailer but have never used one.
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Check these guys out and watch their videos :2vrolijk_21:
https://wheeldock.com/products/wheeldock?variant=26294025411
I actually have those same wheel mounts in my bike trailer but I still like to tie it so it doesn’t wiggle around also like to tie the back end so it doesn’t move side to side. I was just wondering about building a block for under the frame so it is tied down solid.
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I actually have those same wheel mounts in my bike trailer but I still like to tie it so it doesn’t wiggle around also like to tie the back end so it doesn’t move side to side. I was just wondering about building a block for under the frame so it is tied down solid.
Be careful w/that... you could rub the paint/powdercoat off (I've seen this happen when that was done).
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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These in the front
http://baggernation.com/item.php?iid=299
These in the rear
https://www.yelvingtonusa.com/products/rear-tie-down-brackets
Was looking at those would save me dicking around with micro fiber towels might order a set
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I actually have those same wheel mounts in my bike trailer but I still like to tie it so it doesn’t wiggle around also like to tie the back end so it doesn’t move side to side. I was just wondering about building a block for under the frame so it is tied down solid.
Interesting, may give this a try. Maybe a block of wood with carpet on the top to prevent rubbing off paint/powdercoat?
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Was looking at those would save me dicking around with micro fiber towels might order a set
Easy Peasy, Economically works flawless
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Interesting, may give this a try. Maybe a block of wood with carpet on the top to prevent rubbing off paint/powdercoat?
I was thinking the same wrap a towl or carpet on a block to keep the suspension from getting crushed
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Lots of folks swear by tying down with soft-straps around the fork legs (up by where the fender mounts) keeps the suspension from being compressed and is a firmer tie point...I haven’t had to trailer since I learned about this method but plan to give it a try next time. Not saying it’s better or worse than other methods suggested above but just throwing it out there as another option.
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6 to 8 straps per bike. Main 2 straps to the lower triple tree. 2 Rear straps from the frame below the passenger pegs. The other 4 straps are for "just in case". Ratchet straps only.
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Hundreds of bikes, thousands of miles this way......
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Hundreds of bikes, thousands of miles this way......
Wow.....you really need to invest in a few B&W Biker Bars. :huepfenlol2:
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Wow.....you really need to invest in a few B&W Biker Bars. :huepfenlol2:
Lol. There issue with any thing other than what I have is mobility. Since the bikes I haul differ trip to trip I need the flexibility to be able to move them around. My grid system allows me to move bikes front to back in two inch increments and left to right in one and a half inch increments. While not the quickest way to secure a motorcycle it does work for me. Simpler sure would be nice though....
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That bikes bar deal needs some engineering data. I have looked at it and feel sure bike will suffer frame damage if stressed & the biker bar itself which is bolted to plywood and has a small footprint will just tear loose from the plywood floor, which most trailers have.
To each his own, I prefer six straps appropriately placed with Condor chock.