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Old 05-11-10, 12:34 PM   #12
the_lone_wolf
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Default Re: Tieing a bike down in the back of a van..

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Originally Posted by Paul the 6th View Post
it's totally standard apart from heated grips unfortunately no crashbars yet although I've picked up a H&B topbox for it already

I've got about 6 ratchet straps (all 4m long) so I'll make sure it's braced for forwards, backwards and sideways movement as well as cable tieing the front brake & popping it in gear..
Forget the front brake, just jam it as far forwards as possible and place the straps so the tension pulls the bike forwards and left into the front nearside corner

You'll be fine

Of course your sexuality will be questioned for not riding it home...
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