how do I tie down my sv650 sport on the trailer

[disco]

I am going to pickup my new sv650 sport tomorrow on a hired motobike trailer that has 3 tie points on either side of the trailer and I was hoping to get some advice on where to put the straps over the bike I already have some pipe lagging to stop any damage happening to the bike any info greatly appreciated and asap as I leave tomorrow morning at 9am

[liamsimpson]

I am going to pickup my new sv650 sport tomorrow on a hired motobike trailer that has 3 tie points on either side of the trailer and I was hoping to get some advice on where to put the straps over the bike I already have some pipe lagging to stop any damage happening to the bike any info greatly appreciated and asap as I leave tomorrow morning at 9am

front one over head stock middle one over seat and back one through rear wheel. strap down securely. I always find that if you pass the strap thorough the lower yokes zig zagging past headstock should hold it nicely.

cheers

[barwel1992]

and make sure the seat one compresses the suspension, no idea why but thats the info i got off the ferry people about tying the bike down

[liamsimpson]

and make sure the seat one compresses the suspension, no idea why but thats the info i got off the ferry people about tying the bike down

if you compress the suspension the bike will be pushing up against the strap therefore less chance off coming loose.

[barwel1992]

^ thought it was but didn't want to misinform

[sunshine]

i have one ever used the one over the seat, and you MUST compress the suspention so that its held tightly in place, if your doing long miles or bumpy roads you will need more strap. the one over the front if there are sleeves on your straps but the sleeves on the handle bar grips and tighten up right and it will hold it with just them two straps.

[disco]

Just to support my theory The bike should not be on its side stand should it?

[liamsimpson]

Just to support my theory The bike should not be on its side stand should it?

no

[disco]

Thank ypou Liam, Barwell and Sunshine hope to see you all out and about in the spring

[sunshine]

whats wrong with a ride out this month or next month?

[disco]

I havent bought all the gear yet (or even a helmet) Im looking at the viper gt or the xt1000 at the moment so without having warm clothing and it being protective I would have to decline. BUT if I have the gear then theres no reason at all but if you could give me a start dest and end dest and Ill start off a couple of days before you so I dont ruin your day out by going so slow :( Im also thinking about asking for a bikesafe course for my xmas although I have owned bikes since I was 10 or 11 I havent owned a road bike for over 10 years and Ive selected the sv to build up my confidence

[Thingus]

You've just broken the code by thinking you'll annoy people by going slower than them. Nobody's gonna give two ****s especially in this weather.

TBH i'd rather go at 5 mph anyway so my left hand middle finger wouldn't get stupidly cold quite so quick ^.^

Best of luck anyway.

[sunshine]

if you looked outside you would notice the cage drivers arent going that quick atm, and i have to take it slow until i get some new tyres in the spring anyways.

[KeithCRM]

Snap! I'm doing the same tomorrow morning. Not transported my curvey on the trailer before but carried trial bikes loads of times. I suggest getting straps around the frame spars under the tank just make sure you don't crush any cables that might be behind them.