Jethro Posted September 9, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2008 Well here I am getting ready to go to Eureka Springs and I've got my reservations and am ready to get on the road. We got 3 1/2" rain last night and it looks like more today. With hurricane Ike coming in and not knowing what the weather will be when we come back this weekend I'm gonna have to trailer up. (Is that a good enough excuse?) Anyway, to my question. I haven't trailered before and am having a hard time finding where to put the tie down straps. Do you just go across the tree? Any help will be appreciated. Jerry:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 9, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2008 Try this http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7732&highlight=tiedowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted September 9, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 9, 2008 Since when did you buy an HD?? Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted September 9, 2008 Gee Goose, This is the first time ever on a trailer. It won't be a habit but since we don't know what Ike is gonna do, and I don't have any flex time, I don't really have a choice. It's the wife's fault. (Don't tell her I said that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 9, 2008 You beat me to it Squid.... I was seaching for the same link.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted September 9, 2008 That gives me a pretty good Idea. Are the straps hooked to the handle bars or going over the tree? Oh well I think I got her pretty secure. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 9, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2008 You better hope nobody else tells the wife you said that. :rotf: Can't say I blame ya with not knowing for sure what Ike is gonna do. Just be safe on your trip and have fun. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 9, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2008 That gives me a pretty good Idea. Are the straps hooked to the handle bars or going over the tree? Oh well I think I got her pretty secure. Thanks Hook the straps to the trees, more solid. When I trailer a bike I use 6, yeah 6 ratcheting tiedowns. 2 in the front forks, 2 holding the back of the bike and 2 at the center. I had a bike fall 1 time....never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted September 9, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2008 I used 4 straps when I went to get my Venture; 2 on the soft ties around the forks and 2 on the protectors at the front of the bags. About 30 miles into the trip home, one of the front ones came loose. Although it was a bit bouncy the two at the back held it straight with no problem. I wouldn't haul it with ONLY the rear but it sure saved me that time! I'll always use 4 from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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