Travelling a Monster

AL900SL · 25-Jul-2006, 08:07

Probably a question for the DD boys. Where is the best place to tie down a Monster when travelling? I have three ratchet straps plus other odds and ends. I am picking up a new toy tomorrow from Poole and bringing it back to the Midlands and want it secure. Any advice appreciated.
Cheers Allan R

ChrisBushell · 25-Jul-2006, 08:19

Take two straps and run them over the bottom yoke and pull them forward. Take a further two and put them through the frame where it goes back up towards the seat.

You should be able to shake the bike and feel the trailer move not the bike, because the suspension is under compression.

AL900SL · 25-Jul-2006, 08:23

Thanks for the advice Chris

phoenix n max · 25-Jul-2006, 09:17

I only ever use two straps on mine. Taking one through the trellis just where it bends in to the front of the bike each side. Ratchet down tight - Job Done

Tonio600 · 25-Jul-2006, 10:29

4 straps better

If one fails, the bike wont fall. Always keeping in mind a strap can fail

m1keyp · 28-Jul-2006, 16:17

Get a "bike grab" from these people. http://www.on-bike.com/index.htm

Brilliant as is the bike lift

AL900SL · 28-Jul-2006, 18:41

Thanks for the comments folks. We got it back safe and sound, the only issue is Mrs R has taken a shine to it and has no been comandered.
Cheers
Allan R

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25-Jul-2006, 08:23	#3
AL900SL Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 203 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worcestershire Mood: Poor Grammer Thanks for the advice Chris Reply

25-Jul-2006, 09:17	#4
phoenix n max Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,213 Join Date: Dec 2004 I only ever use two straps on mine. Taking one through the trellis just where it bends in to the front of the bike each side. Ratchet down tight - Job Done Reply

25-Jul-2006, 10:29	#5
Tonio600 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,379 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorking, Surrey. Mood: What a wonderful world. 4 straps better If one fails, the bike wont fall. Always keeping in mind a strap can fail Reply

28-Jul-2006, 16:17	#6
m1keyp Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 714 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cambridgeshire Get a "bike grab" from these people. http://www.on-bike.com/index.htm Brilliant as is the bike lift Reply

28-Jul-2006, 18:41	#7
AL900SL Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 203 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worcestershire Mood: Poor Grammer Thanks for the comments folks. We got it back safe and sound, the only issue is Mrs R has taken a shine to it and has no been comandered. Cheers Allan R Reply