Ratchets for me, just two on the bars for dirt bikes


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I’ve used both. Small ratchets are no issue. You can’t tie down too far really. Just till it’s firm. Cam type work fine.

Fit either type around fork leg in clamps or over bars. With cam types, snug down one side so the bike leans. Pull bar back over so bikes upright again. Snug down other strap. Forks usually end up 40% into travel at this point. I then tie off a slip knot with the free end of strap below the cam so it can’t slip loose. It’ll just come up against the knot.

Good quality ones are always best. Get ones that have proper clips and loops, not just hooks. Hooks can bounce free.

 

I’m after a decent set anyone got a link please too what they using?[emoji106][emoji106]


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if i was on an open trailer i think I'd stick with ratchet straps but use a fork brace/spacer thing to stop forms compressing too far. Think Acerbis or UFO sell them but it's just a block between front tire and under front mudgaurd and 2 "wings" that push against fork tubes - easy enough to make a timber one i would think. Means as you crank the straps down it's solid rather than tensioning against a spring.
I only use a van so if it falls over it might cost me a grip but i just use cam-lock type for ease - never had a problem but always tie-off as Pindie suggesed

 

400kg MBS Ratchet Lashing x 4mtr c/w "S" Hooks

400kg MBS Ratchet Lashing x 4mtr c/w "S" Hooks

www.safetyliftingear.com

I also just bought 4 of these, as good as any others although don't have the extra loop to hook back to but bloody cheap!

 

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we use these on tpi and 1290 ADV bike, on back wheel,they dont budge! also put rachet staps on as extra safety
bloody pricey..but that 1290 is a fucking beast so worth the money

 

I’ve got the KTM power parts cam buckle ones on the front and use R&G ones around the back of the frame/foot peg mount area. The natural gravel/lime trails (gatch) here is rough as f@ck, bikes need to be well strapped to the trailer.

Got some Matrix ones as well for the quad, they’ve got spinning hooks on the bottom, pretty good.

 

I have a set of these and there brilliant

25mm x 3m Auto Retractable Ratchet Tie Down | ATD25301 | Sealey

1 Year Guarantee - Manufactured from polyester webbing with stitched reinforcement around hooks. Auto rewind at a push of a button.

www.sealey.co.uk

 

I have a set of these and there brilliant

25mm x 3m Auto Retractable Ratchet Tie Down | ATD25301 | Sealey

1 Year Guarantee - Manufactured from polyester webbing with stitched reinforcement around hooks. Auto rewind at a push of a button.

www.sealey.co.uk

i use these as well good bit of kit

 

Ram an empty to oil container, with the lid on, on top of the front wheel, then tighten down against that. Takes the bounce out before over compressing the forks. Clearly this doesnt work very well with a low front mudguard.

 

If you're using a trailer throw a strap over the bike/bikes, just incase one strap snaps...... seen a mates bike being dragged down the road as he didn't spot it fall off!!! despite me flashing the lights and constant honking the horn....

He was very lucky as the only real damage was a snapped front brake hose (grip, rear tyre, rear mudguard etc etc all had scrapes).....we put a wd40 hose inside, taped it, bled it and he went racing

 

… snapped front brake hose… we put a wd40 hose inside, taped it, bled it and he went racing

That’s bodge of the century, genius!

 

I have a motolug which requires very little compressing of forks as you starp to the side, but when on mates trailer I use one of them inserts that sits between wheel and mudguard so you don't have to pull the forks down very far.

Always use 2 sets of straps, some ratchet ones as they are very solid, and as backup I has some that just pulls through a buckle kind of thing - just as a backup to give me time to pull over if one of the others goes awol.

 

I’ve lost count of the number of times the fork block has fallen out, including a home made wooden one with twist locking block.
I gave up and just used two bar straps splayed each side of the wide trailer just tight enough to keep it stable and one over the rear wheel.

I tried camlock but didn’t trust them so stuck with auto retract ratchets straps so I didn't end up with a mile of strap needing tying up.

 

I am using this one for the last 4 years and never had any problem

 

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I am using this one for the last 4 years and never had any problem

 

I was given some blingy ktm heavy duty cam straps when l bought a new exc years ago - given by the dealer as he didnt like the old "lorry" type ones that l had.

I have used those since around the forks (between upper and lower clamps) with no problem, with two further cam straps on the frame above the pegs.

Plastic fork brace thingy to prevent over compression and a cut down cam to hold front brake. (Also do same to front brake on road bike on chunnel/ferry rather than leaving it in gear as instructed).

Same drill on a trailer or van.

Dont use a trailer for years now as its too good a bait for thieving scum.

 

KTM SOFT TIE DOWN STRAPS WITH HOOK AND SNAP HOOK

KTM - Tie down set.Enables secure attachment to the machine without scratching your handlebars or tankMade from durable ballistic nylonLoad capacity of 280

www.gear4motorcycles.co.uk

These ones - used them to transport big bikes too. Mine are 10 yrs old and always been faultless.