Trailering a R1150RT

[rdfarr]

Where is the best place on the front end of the bike to attach tie-downs for trailering? Is it OK to tie to the front forks?

On my previous oilhead and airhead, it was easy to use the base of the front shock, but the RT has the fairing in the way.

[Davis]

fork tubes just above the fender cross brace

[russell_bynum]

fork tubes just above the fender cross brace

 

+1

 

In addition, remove the black plastic side covers and go from the rear subframe down/forward.

[MotoBoy]

fork tubes just above the fender cross brace

 

Yup, just be sure to get your tie down or soft strap inside of the brake line, so you don't damage it.

[red102]

I use the Baxley wheel chock up front, don't have to tie the front end at all. Run two straps at the rear end. Keeps everything nice & tight. Highly recommend this setup.

[peterh]

Go here for a detailed description for trailering an R bike.

 

http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf.

[steve.foote]

Go here for a detailed description for trailering an R bike.

 

http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf.

 

Try the link without the 'www'.

 

http://ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf

[DavidEBSmith]

http://davidebsmith.com/cycle/trailer/TieDownR11xxRT.html

[Voyager]

Is there a rear shock compression setting that will do more/less harm to the shock while trailering?

[flat_twin]

I wouldn't change the setting at all. The rear end of the bike doesn't have to be pulled down a lot. Just tighten the straps enough to keep it from dancing too much over bumps. I've used two straps on each side of the rear subframe, one to a forward point and the other to a rearward point, it adds a good deal of stability over a single strap.

I tie the front down in the same manner as was mentioned above, with soft ties just above the fork brace.

[BucksTherapy]

Don't forget to leave it in neutral so if there is any movement the bike is not beating a gear.