Strapping '97 R1100RT on Trailer

[rbeddy]

What is the safest way to strap my '97 R1100RT on a trailer?

[kbasa]

A chock for the front wheel, a Canyon Dancer on the bars and two tie downs pulling the bike forward into the chock.

For extra points, use two more tie downs to keep the rear from moving.

[rbeddy]

Please give an "amateur" the definition of Canyon Dancer... and the biggest thing I was worried about are the areas not safe to tie down, that might break. Thanks...

[kgadley01]

I don't know what a canyon dancer is, but it may be straps that go around your bars to hook the rachet straps to. regardless, you can't hook to your handlebars on your RT because the straps will come in contact with your fairing and rub the paint off. unless you have a very wide trailer. I have a 99RT and I went around the forks just above your fender. then I removed both black plastic side covers, and attached straps to the frame. keep in mind you should use a wheel chock.

[SIBUD]

Soft ties (webbing loops around the front legs above the brace. That way wheel can not move even though the bike goes up and down on the suspension of the front fork.

Wheel chock. Rear ties going forward.

PS Kenny is right about the black covers. Go to the frame, not the luggage rack. But............ don't forget to put the covers in your vehicle. If you leave them on the trailer they tend to not stay put. :scratch DAMHIK :whistle

[maxscycle]

I don't know what a canyon dancer is, I went around the forks just above your fender. then I removed both black plastic side covers, and attached straps to the frame.

I use the same process for my 04 r1150rt
max

[rbeddy]

I want to thank each of you for reminding me how to do it. I have a built in chock for the front tire that I roll it up to. This trailer was made by a friend of mine just for this bike. And I thought it was the front forks and the frame under the black covers but you guys have reminded me. Thanks so much for all your help..... Bob:thumb

[jlaban]

Try this. It is the best I've seen.

http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf

John

[jamesdunn]

I don't know what a canyon dancer is, but it may be straps that go around your bars to hook the rachet straps to. regardless, you can't hook to your handlebars on your RT because the straps will come in contact with your fairing and rub the paint off. unless you have a very wide trailer. I have a 99RT and I went around the forks just above your fender. then I removed both black plastic side covers, and attached straps to the frame. keep in mind you should use a wheel chock.

A Canyon Dancer is a type of strap that wraps around the bikes grips. It is soft and non-marring, further it is designed for faired bikes, or bikes with a lot of body work (plastic). Works very,very well. I recommend them. Use 'em any time I trailer on my faired bikes. Get at your local bike shop or order from Bob's BMW of Jessup Maryland. If you have straps that contact any body work just insert soft material underneath the strap; the straps tension will hold it in place. I have never damaged any paint or body work on my bikes, using the "Dancer" and a little padding.

[SIBUD]

Shouldn't argue with success. However, the Canyon Dancers still allow movement in the front suspension unless you completely compress the front forks.

Using the front fork brace allows no movement of the wheel.

More than one way to skin a cat...........

[kbasa]

Shouldn't argue with success. However, the Canyon Dancers still allow movement in the front suspension unless you completely compress the front forks.

Using the front fork brace allows no movement of the wheel.

More than one way to skin a cat...........

I don't completely compress the front suspension. I just want the spring to be working against the straps, keeping them tight.

I should probably clarify "chock", as well. I use a Baxley chock, which locks the front wheel in place.

We used this method to get the /2 from here to WI a couple years ago.

[pffog]

Soft ties (webbing loops around the front legs above the brace. That way wheel can not move even though the bike goes up and down on the suspension of the front fork.


On the BMW just strap as described, above the fork brace, make sure the strap goes under any brake,abs lines, you can then cinch tight and not compress suspension. I pull forward and to the side slightly with these. I always use at least a 2nd set at the rear that offers side to side support, and compress the suspension slightly, and if on an open trailer frequently use a 3rd set, just because it cant hurt.

And always run your straps in a loop (up and back), it in essence makes then twice the rated capacity

[SIBUD]

I don't completely compress the front suspension. I just want the spring to be working against the straps, keeping them tight.

I should probably clarify "chock", as well. I use a Baxley chock, which locks the front wheel in place.

We used this method to get the /2 from here to WI a couple years ago.

With the Baxley chock, you could most likely just strap the rear forward and forget about the front straps. :laugh

[kgadley01]

Try this. It is the best I've seen.

http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf

John

Yep, thats what I was trying to describe.:thumb