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Hey fella's I am going to trailer my C50 from AL to IA and back. looking at the bike it does not have many tie-down points that I see. Any idea's? or am I not looking at it very good.
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Tying down my C50
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They make tie straps that have cloth loops at the end so that you can loop it around your handlebars right next to the triple tree. DO NOT USE the Canyon Straps that hooks on the ends of the handlebars. They are made for crotch rockets with small handlebars in terms of short from right to left. I found this out the hard way. Because the ends of the handlebars stick so far out from the mounting point the downward force caused it to pull my bars downward. I had to go back and loosen the triple tree clamps and then re-position my bars back up.
Basically get some good straps made for hauling bikes from companies like Cycle Gear, J&P Cylces, or even your local dealer. Get the ones that have the loops that you can hook into and then run the front right strap to a point at the front right side of the trailer,, run the left one to the left side of the trailer. Both points should be forward of the bike at least even with the front edge of the front tire for good leverage.
Basically get some good straps made for hauling bikes from companies like Cycle Gear, J&P Cylces, or even your local dealer. Get the ones that have the loops that you can hook into and then run the front right strap to a point at the front right side of the trailer,, run the left one to the left side of the trailer. Both points should be forward of the bike at least even with the front edge of the front tire for good leverage.
If you don't have a centre rail or blocks which the tires go in, run the front tire in one of the corners of the trailer. It's a good idea to screw down a couple of 2 X 4 blocks in a V behind your back tire. That way your wheels won't slide sideway from the up & down bouncing making the bike flop even with the frame & forks tied snug.
Use racheting or cambuckle straps on the lower forks and back frame. If you don't have any go buy some; there cheap, they don't scratch and are available anywhere plus they 'll save you money if your bike goes down.(Even with the best knot a rope will loosen with the bouncing and vibrating.)
I also like to strap a bunch of thick rubber bungie cords from the top of the forks or risers and the top of the rear frame. They have some (give) but keep the bike were you put it.
IF you hit some rough roads on your trip you want that bike to stay upright.
Have a nice trip.
Use racheting or cambuckle straps on the lower forks and back frame. If you don't have any go buy some; there cheap, they don't scratch and are available anywhere plus they 'll save you money if your bike goes down.(Even with the best knot a rope will loosen with the bouncing and vibrating.)
I also like to strap a bunch of thick rubber bungie cords from the top of the forks or risers and the top of the rear frame. They have some (give) but keep the bike were you put it.
IF you hit some rough roads on your trip you want that bike to stay upright.
Have a nice trip.
R.I.P my peter pan
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I have the straps and know how to tie down the front, what I am curious about is tying down the rearend for a 13 hour ride on bumpy roads. I don't see a good spot to use for the rearend. I don't feel safe tying down the front and hoping for the best and I also hate to compress the front forks for such a long ride. My Kaw. is easy to tie down but this Boulevard does not have much open in the back to use.
i have hauled my bike from new orleans to buffalo, ny then to philadelphia with no problems... good tie down straps are important... the ones with the loop so you can hook into are great... i also use a couple of straps looped through the rear tire to keep it from moving side to side... checking at any gas stops doesn't hurt either... hope this helps... kirk
I strapped the rear end on my C50T using the swing arm. The rear does not have to be tight, just enough to prevent side-to-side movement. If the front is secured right, the bike won't go anywhere.
FWIW, for the front I used the straps that have a hook on the end. Hook on to the lower triple tree, run the strap up and over the top triple tree with a rag between the strap and the triple tree, and then out and down to your tie-down point.
FWIW, for the front I used the straps that have a hook on the end. Hook on to the lower triple tree, run the strap up and over the top triple tree with a rag between the strap and the triple tree, and then out and down to your tie-down point.