The best way to tie a bike down?

[Wessa]

Hello All,

I need to trailer my mint z1000. What is the prefered method for tying the bike down without rubbing etc from ties?.

Where is the best place to buy the ties?.

Thanks all..

[DR650gary]

Handlebar bra. It is an adjustable webbing strap the slides over the handlebar grips then you attach the tiedowns to the loops on the ends. At least one more tiedown on the rear to stop sideways movement. Push the bike down hard as you adjust/tighten each front tiedown until there is no more movement down as the bike will crab with bounces it it is too loose, then drop over on you.

These seem a good package but any decent bike shop will have what you need for the same or similar money. I bought the handlebar strap for $25 from my local bike shop a year or so ago and paid about $50 ish for this combo shortly after.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-414075435.htm

[been_there]

+1 on what DR650gary said...
I brought the one in the link and used it when on the ferry, definitely recommend it.

[Swoop]

A piece of rope works fine.

So long as you are able to tie a decent knot. Rope can also come in useful for a variety of other tasks.

[Wessa]

Thanks for the replies and link guys.

[HenryDorsetCase]

A piece of rope works fine.

So long as you are able to tie a decent knot. Rope can also come in useful for a variety of other tasks.

pics or it didnt happen.

[Swoop]

pics or it didnt happen.

I'm afraid knot.

[DR650gary]

I'm afraid knot.

Mate, it's blue. That's a girly rope

Actually, a rope will do as a last resort. Put a loop in one end, wrap the middle of the rope through a non markable and non slippable area on the bike, top triple tree or similar, run the non looped end through a ring on the trailer, through the loop and back down to the ring on the trailer and pull tight then tie off.

But why would you?

Bra and tiedowns and you're done.

[jazfender]

Bra and tiedowns and you're done.

You forgot lipstick.

[sinfull]

You forgot lipstick.

Never go out without it !

[DR650gary]

You forgot lipstick.

Come on, who goes out without lipstick

[Cary]

Areofast tie downs, two for the front(attach to 'bars) one to hold the rear in place.
Any Bunnings, Mitre10, placemakers etc.

Quality items.

[Swoop]

Actually, a rope will do as a last resort.
But why would you?

Bra and tiedowns and you're done.

How can you use your bra to tie down a load to the pillion seat, or pitch a tent?*




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[tigertim20]

Hello All,

I need to trailer my mint z1000. What is the prefered method for tying the bike down without rubbing etc from ties?.

Where is the best place to buy the ties?.

Thanks all..

as pictured will be fine mate

[DR650gary]

How can you use your bra to tie down a load to the pillion seat, or pitch a tent?*




*Awaits varied entertaining comments...

Come on, it's obvious. Attach it to your girlfriend first