how do I tie down my sv650 sport on the trailer

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

Originally Posted by 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

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

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

Originally Posted by 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

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

^ thought it was but didn't want to misinform

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.

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

Originally Posted by disco

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

no

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

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