Transport completed

[Nyparrothead]

Hi All

well I loaded the F3s up on the trailer ( i have an Aluma TK1) strapped her down and hit the road from NY to NW Iowa, about 1400 mi. I tied down from the front rims ( kris cross ) with sheep skin soft straps in the front . In the back I again went from the rim with soft straps (did same spoke in each direction to equalize pressure) out to the sides and back on each side. lastly (cause I'm anal) i went from the swing arm back to a tie down....

i know now some said that using the tires as an attachment point would screw things up and you may be right if you really tighten the hell out of it but look at the forces the tires and front end takes when you hit any size hole or bump at speed.... The bike is engineered for these forces.

the bike did not move the entire trip and I only had to snug things up a couple times as the straps were new.

the only issue I had was I had to shallow out the ramp as much as possible because the skid plate we added lowered the front end and sticks out a couple inches....

mark

 

[cuznjohn]

glad it went well. if your going to travel a lot like this i would suggest a front wheel chock to add to the trailer. this type looks interesting and also looks strong http://www.superclamp.net/superclamp_spyder.asp

 

[Chupaca]

Good to hear..!!

Home safe and sound...:2thumbs: sounds like you got her secured nicely and now you can stash the trailer and ryde the roadster....much more fun and the only securing needed is the park brake when you happen to stop....:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[jaherbst]

glad it went well. if your going to travel a lot like this i would suggest a front wheel chock to add to the trailer. this type looks interesting and also looks strong http://www.superclamp.net/superclamp_spyder.asp

I have these in my enclosed Look trailer. Fantastic! Just did 4980 miles round trip with these with nary a glitch. Can now buy from factory for $380.

You can attach the two straps from a standing position and your off. It is that simple.

To the original OP, I would never cross tie the two from wheels. Alignment and front suspension could be damaged. Tie straight forward and cross tie the rear tire.

Jack

 

[ARCTIC]

Where in NW Iowa was your destination? I'm pretty close to there :2thumbs:

 

[dlby]

I went through the wheels
(Used old terrycloth bathrobe arms for protection)
No problems whatsoever
3000 miles rain snow & bumps

But the bike was filthy filthy
Wish I knew of a cover that was trustworthy at 70 mph

Go straight back though
Be little concerned about crossing them
Just me

 

[ARCTIC]

This place makes custom covers for your trailer: http://www.snocaps.net/CustomSnoCapsPhotoGallery.html

 

[dlby]

Kool
Thank you

I was thinking about cover for Spyder but that looks even better!