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Whitewater18 · 01-31-2015, 06:03 AM

Here are some pictures of my tie downs.
I go to the handlebars with soft ties for the main, and to the frame in front of the engine for secondary. This is very solid and have had no problems since adapting this method.

DSL417 · 01-31-2015, 08:35 AM

Joe, what are you attached to in the back?

Flanz · 01-31-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitewater18

Here are some pictures of my tie downs.
I go to the handlebars with soft ties for the main, and to the frame in front of the engine for secondary. This is very solid and have had no problems since adapting this method.

Joe,

Nice setup and frigging ride!!!!! You've got exactly what I'm looking for, except I'll be lifting a 2013 Road Glide Ultra. My assumption is that the rear of the bike is tied down too the saddlebag guard / support?

What do you to behind your coach?

-paul

Whitewater18 · 01-31-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flanz

Joe,

Nice setup and frigging ride!!!!! You've got exactly what I'm looking for, except I'll be lifting a 2013 Road Glide Ultra. My assumption is that the rear of the bike is tied down too the saddlebag guard / support?

What do you to behind your coach?

-paul

Dave & Paul,
Just simple loop straps from the saddlebag supports to the rear tie down points on the HL. Only needs to hold down the back of the bike, and provide some secondary support. The 4 straps up front do almost all the work. I didn't like using the passenger foot pegs because they are too far forward to offer good straight down pressure.

After getting so real scares on the CA roads, I've adapted this tie down method and found it extremely solid.

I pull a full size pickup with my KTM dual-sport bike in the bed.

Dave, I'd love to see pics of how you tie down your harley.

Flanz · 02-01-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitewater18

Dave & Paul,
Just simple loop straps from the saddlebag supports to the rear tie down points on the HL. Only needs to hold down the back of the bike, and provide some secondary support. The 4 straps up front do almost all the work. I didn't like using the passenger foot pegs because they are too far forward to offer good straight down pressure.

After getting so real scares on the CA roads, I've adapted this tie down method and found it extremely solid.

I pull a full size pickup with my KTM dual-sport bike in the bed.

Dave, I'd love to see pics of how you tie down your harley.

Definitely love the setup, Joe. Looks like you have the wheel Chock and forward tie down as options? Anything else?

Where did you have the HL installed?

Dave, if you have any pictures showing how you tie down your HD I'd like to see them also...

-paul

bokobird · 02-01-2015, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitewater18

Here are some pictures of my tie downs.
I go to the handlebars with soft ties for the main, and to the frame in front of the engine for secondary. This is very solid and have had no problems since adapting this method.

I like how you've positioned the straps and all. Next time I tie mine down, I'm going to look to do the same. I've had no issues with my current approach but as I mentioned, never drove in CA either.

There were no instructions with this thing to demonstrate the best tie-down technique so I appreciate being able to see others approach and experiences of how well things can be held down.

DSL417 · 02-01-2015, 07:48 AM

Joe,

Don't have pics right now, but similar up front. I do cross the ties to the from frame. Hadn't thought about the bag supports in back but agree with you thoughts, even though the HD folks say that is where they attach in back. On the other hand, I broke a rear peg bolt on a CA highway. Just sheared right off.

I'll have to look at the rear bag supports...your a couple years newer and a different model, but it looks like you come straight down to the cross bar rather than the hole at the end.

Flanz · 02-01-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DSL417

Joe,

Don't have pics right now, but similar up front. I do cross the ties to the from frame. Hadn't thought about the bag supports in back but agree with you thoughts, even though the HD folks say that is where they attach in back. On the other hand, I broke a rear peg bolt on a CA highway. Just sheared right off.

I'll have to look at the rear bag supports...your a couple years newer and a different model, but it looks like you come straight down to the cross bar rather than the hole at the end.

Dave - I would assume that you should be able to tie to the bottom of the crash bar in front of the saddlebag on your Ultra? You might even be able to grab the swing arm also.

-paul

DSL417 · 02-01-2015, 12:04 PM

Referring to the back...front I do the same as Joe.

Flanz · 02-02-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DSL417

Referring to the back...front I do the same as Joe.

So wasn't I.....

DSL417 · 02-02-2015, 09:57 PM

If you're talking the chrome around the bags, they will bend...found that out when I sheared the peg off and attached to the crash protection around the hard bags.

I haven't looked under the bags for attachment points.

Flanz · 02-03-2015, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DSL417

If you're talking the chrome around the bags, they will bend...found that out when I sheared the peg off and attached to the crash protection around the hard bags.

I haven't looked under the bags for attachment points.

How 'bout the swing arm? Can you get to this?

Whitewater18 · 02-03-2015, 09:42 AM

I go to the bag support with only a cam strap. I looked at getting to the swing-arms, or axle. Couldn't be done on my bike. I don't really like going to the bag supports, however haven't found anywhere better. I would not use a ratcheting strap to the support. I think it would bend it.
The main strength is in the front tie downs. The main ones go to the handlebars via soft tie extensions. The higher the attachment point, the more stabile the bike will be. The tie downs to the frame additionally stabilizes the bike pulling it into the wheel choke, and provide secondary upright support.
While I have the front wheel chalk for the HL, I took off the rear part because I didn't like rolling over it. If I get around to figuring out how to mount a Wheeldock to the HL rail, that would be the best.

OWV · 08-12-2015, 08:59 AM

Has anyone had any experience with a Hydra-lift, Cruiser Lift or Mighty Hauler to carry a golf cart? Truth be told, I really don't want to carry a golf cart, but what I am looking for is stable platform that I can install a cargo box on that would probably weigh about 500 pounds when fully loaded. I want the ability to lift the lift the platform up to minimize dragging it when we are on roads with Dave's hoop de doos, but also put it down flat on the ground so I can roll the box off for those times when I need to get to the engine compartment for something more than just checking oil. And, I want to be able to tow our jeep wrangler. The hydra lift seems like it is probably the best, but it might be overkill for my application and for sure a bit more than I would like to spend. So, that brings me to the Cruiser Lift or the Mighty Hauler. Any thoughts?

Regards,