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Tie down points and tips
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We always suggest the use of (4) Tie-down straps! (2 for the front and 2 for the rear)
- Tighten the tie-down belts to about 1/2 of the suspension travel.
- If you make them tighter, you can damage the seals.
- Use (1) tie-down from the left handlebar to the left carrier mount.
- Use (1) tie-down from the right handlebar to the right carrier mount.
- Use (1) tie-down from a high point on the left rear of the bike, like the fender / frame mount to the left carrier mount.
- Use (1) tie-down from a high point on the right rear of the bike, like the fender / frame mount to the right carrier mount.
- Tie down the front and rear wheels as shown in the pictures below.
- After all are secured, we suggest you get a roll of 2" wide gray duct tape.
- Tear off about a 12" piece and tape each open hook on the tie-downs closed, so if the suspension on the bike compressed more, and the belt had some slack in it, it could not come off.
- A locking pin for the hitch or a safety chain and padlock will discourage theft.
- When staying in a motel back in so the motorcycle is toward the building.
- Cover the motorcycle with a plain tarp, so a passer by cannot tell what is under the tarp. (out of sight out of mind) don't tempt thieves with a great view of your expensive motorcycle.
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Tie front wheel toward the front and down.
Wrap tie down strap around the carrier, tire and wheel to make sure the wheel is secure.
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Tie rear wheel down.
Wrap tie down strap around the carrier, tire and wheel to make sure the wheel is secure.
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Ramp is included |
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Carrier end note Heavy Duty thickness.
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19 inches of clearance from the carrier to the mounting pin hole |
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Front Wheel Ramp/chock, to help stabilize your bike.
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* Some carriers may come with 2 mounting pin holes to adjust for clearance of Spare tire .
Use the 2nd mounting pin hole, allowing the carrier to slide further into the receiver, to get maximum strength, if clearance is not needed. |
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* An additional rubber tie down strap can be used between the drivers side rear bumper and the carrier to reduce the possibility of noise, or rattle. |
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