Tie down capacity

**chickenfunkstar** · 16th December 2005, 15:07

I've just bought some tie downs which were on special from super cheap auto. They've got a capacity of 360kgs which I think will be plenty but just thought i'd check with someone in the know. The brand is 'super gear' if that makes any difference.

Thanks CFS

**Sniper** · 16th December 2005, 15:39

They should be good to hold the bike down to the trailer.

**pritch** · 16th December 2005, 21:37

Depends what you want to use 'em for.

There are threads on KB which discuss tie downs. After reading those I bought "Adran" brand made in the USA. The webbing is rated 5,700lb the hooks 2500lb. One end is "soft" so it won't damage your bike the other has a caribeaner instead of a hook so it can't come ondone.

I don't use the Interislander as much as I would like, but it sort of spoils the trip if you don't have faith in the gear.

**Jantar** · 16th December 2005, 22:34

I would be cautious with them. I have 2 1/2 sets of tie downs. The half set was a full set that I bought on special at Mitre 10 and rated at 400 kg. Unfortunately, they weren't UV resistant, and I had one break and dump my bike on its side. The other two sets are both Aerofast brand and extremely good.

**inlinefour** · 16th December 2005, 23:31

Originally Posted by chickenfunkstar

I've just bought some tie downs which were on special from super cheap auto. They've got a capacity of 360kgs which I think will be plenty but just thought i'd check with someone in the know. The brand is 'super gear' if that makes any difference.

Thanks CFS

If so I got some also to bring my old kawasaki home. Although they did the job at the time, I sure did not trust them. they are crap and I do not believe that they are particularly safe. I guess I got what I paid for though as they only cost 20 bucks.

**Hoon** · 17th December 2005, 12:26

I'd go for 1000kgs to be safe. 360kgs is fine if you take it easy and it is only a one or two-off. But assuming your bike weighs 180kgs, thats only 2Gs a single strap could handle in the worse possible case - quite acheivable in an erratic evasive maneouvre or light shunt. Its nice to have a little peace of mind knowing the bikes not going to come flying loose should the unexpected happen.

**FROSTY:Me** · 17th December 2005, 12:35

MY MEASURE OF --YEP OR NOPE IS IN TWO PLACES--
Firstly the cloth--It needs to be 3mm thick and 25mm wide to do any good
second the mechanism--same theory really --the metal needs to be 2mm thick at least.
If its lighter weight I dont care what the packet says --it WILL fail
Unfortunately bitter experience on my part has taught me this lesson.

**Riff Raff** · 17th December 2005, 15:23

Originally Posted by Jantar

The other two sets are both Aerofast brand and extremely good.

That's good to know - I've just bought a set. $38 for a set at the Warehouse and specifically for motorbikes. 600kg capacity.

**Motu** · 17th December 2005, 15:45

I've still got a couple of 25 yr old tie downs,quality lasts.They are just a spare set and I'll only use them on the rear - but they've seen a hell of a lot of abuse...even pulled engines out of cars and used one in an emergancy to tie together the collapsed suspension of a car.Bloody handy things and the Aerofast ones are a bargin.