Tie-down points for hauling a K1200LT ?

[Rflshooter]

Hi all:

I'm going to pick up an "02" K1200LTC this week and would welcome ideas as to where to tie onto it. With soft hooks I've successfully hauled my R1150RT; this is a little different, or is it?

Inquisitively,

Rflshooter
Indy

[Polarbear]

My KLT had no issues tying down, but some good tips are; Use the fork legs, under the fairing ONLY and I used soft straps, going under my seat to the frame that come out under the seat, not creating any rub spots:). The soft straps, bought at most bike shops are used as extensions for the hooks to grab onto, keeping the hardware from the bike parts. If you have a wooden floor trailer(I do), use two by fours for rails by just nailing them down and this will keep the bike from slipping sideways and I even used blocks across the front and rear of the tires for extremely good lockdown. I screwed these into place on the 2x4's. A short haul, you may well need less. Never a scratch:) and rock solid:) Randy13233:doh

[ljjohns]

This is from the BMWLT forum

http://www.bmwlt.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=k1200lt&Number=26936&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=

[R184]

Polarbear is right, 4 or even 6 point your bike, using the method he said. Don't need to compress the forks or shocks like you use to do on a dirt bike. Anyplace you have a tiedown in contact with your fairing or other hard point, is going to rub and "leave a mark". Tie off on the forks under the fairing and as high on the fork leg as you can. For the rest of the bike, try to find somewhere on the frame you can tie off on. Good luck. :thumb

[thompsonr]

Have you ever tried Handle bar tie downs? A&S BMW sell a type called Canyon Dancer. I have a them and they work quite well. Still need to have aditional tie down straps but these at least on my K100 dont hit the fairing.

[Jfabrygel]

Don't use those handle bar straps on the LT's handlebars to secure it.

The length of the handlebars and weight of the bike aren't a good combination and they won't resist the forces generated by the bike.

Joe