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RYANCVO

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tips for straping down a road glide
« on: January 29, 2009, 11:59:30 PM »
need some tips for straping down a road glide on a trailer. what is the best place to strap front straps to? never had a frame mount fairing b4 the serg. need help.
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 12:18:39 PM »
RYANCVO,

          Watch this turn into a debate!   :P  I've trailered my RG to AZ from Santa Monica on a Kendon two rail without an issue.  The front straps easily go up under the fairing on the triple tree (right term?) and around the forks.  Watch out for the brake lines though.  If you look up from under the front of the fairing, I think it will be obvious.  Of course, don't compress the shocks too much.  1/3 compression is enough!  The rear tie downs should be easy.  I either strap the rear wheel itself or the rear pegs, depending on where the tie downs fit.  Hope this helps. 

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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 08:32:06 PM »
front crash bars
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 10:15:40 PM »
Yeah, front crash bars in the inside of the mounts. rear tire to each side
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 11:27:47 PM »
Use the frame, not the crash bar. Soft strap at the top of the crash bar. Rear wheel or the rear foot pegs work good.
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 07:53:32 PM »
RIDE IT !  :D


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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2009, 08:06:10 PM »
Quote from: revinkevin on January 31, 2009, 07:53:32 PM
RIDE IT !  :D




usually i would, but 1500 miles 1 way to daytona. couldnt get the extra time off to ride.
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2009, 09:47:28 AM »
I'm totally ineffecient at it but I strap to damn near everything I can get ahold of. Frame, crash bars, wheels, even (loosely) the handlebars. Straps and tie - downs are cheap compared to the bike. Probably have 8 tie - downs on it when all's said and done.
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Re: tips for straping down a road glide
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2009, 08:13:36 PM »
On the Crash Bars with ratchet straps.....rear wheel side to side with 1 strap
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