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[trwtow]

looks like it will work with roadglide

[OBB]

looks like it will work with roadglide

The one in the pix is an '18, the one in question is a '19. He had already responded to a question about it a while back.

I actually considered that from the beginning however the '19 has an ABS line that runs outboard on the frame rail RT side.   I thought that the clamps would not be able to grab without damaging the line so I did not gamble on the 377.00 purchase price.

[Phreakyz]

looks like it will work with roadglide

That's an '18  I would think is the same.   I am wondering if they pushed the line aside but that scares me a little.    Would hate to damage the line!     Would sure like to talk to whomever's bike that is?   Here are some pics illustrating my concerns.

[DOCGSS]

That looks like the clutch main adjustment. If it is it is a cable. I would slip the Biker Bar under it, there should not be a problem.

[OBB]

That looks like the clutch main adjustment. If it is it is a cable. I would slip the Biker Bar under it, there should not be a problem.

If it is a clutch line, it's hydraulic. No adjustment.

I agree with the slipping it up under it but then you may also run a chance of chaffing the line or rubbing through it unless you can get it totally out of the way.

[Yellow09SERG]

Something else I have always done to help support the bike and to take the load and flex out of the suspension is that I have a set of 4x6 blocks with some plywood screwed to the top that will just barely slide under the bike when it is vertical. When I start strapping the bike down it will tighten against the block so there is no load on the suspension and no movement in the bike to allow the straps to get loose when you hit bumps

[skratch]

i've done that as well.  i thought it worked quite well, but when i suggested it elsewhere, i got a lot of flack for it.  so be it, still thought it worked well, and would do it again.

[dayne66]

Flack? It's the best thing to do to keep the bike secure!

[CJ CYCLE]

Ideally, you want the bike suspension to take up the bumps, just as if you are driving down the highway.  Would you block the suspension while driving down the highway?  So why the heck would you block it when tied down in a trailer?  When you bottom out the suspension with the straps, you run the risk of blowing out fork seals and rear shock seals. 

The best place to put your soft ties when tying down the front end is around the fork to fender mounts (I use lambs wool soft ties).  When I crank down on the strap, all the load goes on the lower fork leg, and does not bottom out the suspension.  The front end is held rock solid that way, and my bike rides happily down the road in the trailer. 

I repeat, do not bottom out the suspension when hauling a motorcycle in a trailer.  Bad things can & will happen!

[skratch]

we weren't talking about bottoming out the suspension.  we were putting a block under the frame and when you tighten the straps, it limits the amount the suspension can even compress.  making the frame solid with the trailer as it were.  if the suspension can't travel, then you don't run the risk of loosening straps over bumps, blowing seals, etc.

[bbrown]

I have an Aluma open trailer . The trailer frame is in the path of the mounting holes.     Any thoughts.    The biker bar techs said to NOT drill new holes

[OBB]

I have an Aluma open trailer . The trailer frame is in the path of the mounting holes.     Any thoughts.    The biker bar techs said to NOT drill new holes

I mounted a quick detach bar for my Wheeldock on my Aluma and just use it. Yes I drilled holes in the trailer but I'd need to get under it to see what I did under there if anything for more support. The pix I have is too big for the forum. I'll have to resize it.

[BigLew]

I have an Aluma open trailer . The trailer frame is in the path of the mounting holes.     Any thoughts.    The biker bar techs said to NOT drill new holes

Maybe longer bolts

BigLew

[load97]

I use a Condor chock. I run a strap around the bottom of the fork by the brake caliper. One on each side. I then do a set by the passenger pegs or the frame area. I believe Condor even had a video of where they recommended, which is what I follow pretty much. I didn't have a problem with my Vulcan, Sportster, 2 Street Glides. I haven't done it with my 19' CVO Road Glide, but I don't imagine it being an issue.

[bbrown]

I use a Condor chock. I run a strap around the bottom of the fork by the brake caliper. One on each side. I then do a set by the passenger pegs or the frame area. I believe Condor even had a video of where they recommended, which is what I follow pretty much. I didn't have a problem with my Vulcan, Sportster, 2 Street Glides. I haven't done it with my 19' CVO Road Glide, but I don't imagine it being an issue.

I use a condor too...good advice,  I’ll try it