99Roadster Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I'm looking to get a decent set of tie-downs and soft ties for the RT. We're looking at taking a little boat ride on a ferry so these will be necessary. Wondered what brands would be recommended and which types would be easiest to use. Would be great if I can find something as a set with the soft ties but not a requirement. Thanks. Link to comment
JR356 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi, Ancra is a well known brand. The straps with the ratchet action are easiest to use,seond is the spring loaded catch type. Should be available at many bike shops,hardware stores,big box stores such as Lowes,Home Depot,Sears,etc. Make sure to get ones with big enough hooks and and adequate load rating(500-600lbs) Read this,it applies to your 1200 as well: http://davidebsmith.com/cycle/trailer/TieDownR11xxRT.html JR356 Link to comment
rogera Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 This is where I purched mine. http://www.discount-tie-downs.com/catalog/ I also got the Canyon Dancer Bar Harness Good Luck Link to comment
Boffin Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 This is where I purched mine. http://www.discount-tie-downs.com/catalog/ I also got the Canyon Dancer Bar Harness Good Luck Beware the Canyon Dancer - it has been known to damage BMW heated grips. I would not use one on my BMW. Andy Link to comment
rogera Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Andy, I've heard that also. I keep it in my side case for emergency use only. As you well know tying down an RT is not the easiest thing to do. Link to comment
steveknapp Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 As you well know tying down an RT is not the easiest thing to do. My R1150RT was the easiest bike ever to tie down. Check out EB's link. Link to comment
rogera Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 As you well know tying down an RT is not the easiest thing to do. My R1150RT was the easiest bike ever to tie down. Check out EB's link. EB's Link? My only and hopefully my last experence was sitting on I12 with a flat front tire. When the tow truck showed up(flat bed) the driver was clueless. I started looking for tie down locations on the front and decided the only why to tie it down was to start taking off tupper wear. Not wanting to do that, pulled out the Canyon Dancer Bar Harness. Works great with no ill effect on heated grips. I will note it was only 3 miles to the bmw dealer. Dont think I'd use them for a long haul but in a emergency they are great. Link to comment
Davis Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 EB's tiedown instructions Soft tie around the fork tubes just above the brace in the front. Remove black triangles and tie to rear frame. Piece of cake. Link to comment
owrstrich Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 www.powertye.com hand made in anaheim cali... been to their place... been using their stuff ever since... get the big daddys... its an investment... you gotta eat... owrstrich Link to comment
Gkgeiger Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I had these made at my local boat cover dealer for $10. Link to comment
rogera Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's pretty slick. Will have to look into getting some of those. Don't suppose you have a picture of them off the bike so I can see how the connection is around the handle bars. Link to comment
99Roadster Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 I really don't think that's such a good idea. Although it looks to be fairly secure because they're crossed, they should really be strapped to the fork legs. Link to comment
Gkgeiger Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I really don't think that's such a good idea. Although it looks to be fairly secure because they're crossed, they should really be strapped to the fork legs. That is a matter of opinion. I have been trailering bikes for over forty years, (I have been trailering street bikes to Daytona in the winter and race bikes all over the county) and have never had a problem because of the ty-down straps. I know how THEY say to do it but I still feel this is the best way. If you don't agree that is fine. I was just showing how I do it. Link to comment
Gkgeiger Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's pretty slick. Will have to look into getting some of those. Don't suppose you have a picture of them off the bike so I can see how the connection is around the handle bars. Sorry no pics of the straps off the bike. They are 34" long with a loop on each end. Link to comment
Vernon_Leo Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 This is the best way to go, I do the same thing but with a soft strap and then I hook my ratchet strap to that. Take a look at how BMW ships them to the dealers and you will see it's done this same way (to a skid). Link to comment
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