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Flf150fireman
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Im going to be moving my xb9s on my truck this week.. and dont know where i should tie it down to not to cause any damage? i know its kind of a stupid question,, but better i ask than spend$$ on repair.. thank you
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Slaughter
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

wrap the straps over the bottom triple clamps. Piece of cake.

Don't use Canyon Dancers or others that strap onto the bars.
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Pso
Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not at all a dumb question. I did not strap down the rear of one of my bikes firmly enough (in my toy hauler) so due to the suspension bouncing, the bike ended up tipping over. Just a mirror busted but still...
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use these Ancra soft straps above the triple clamps (not on the bar as shown) to attach the tie-downs to.



It keeps the hard parts on the tie-downs well away from the bike and they were cheeeep.

Don't attach them to the grips, like my step-brother did on his GSXR1000...
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"It keeps the hard parts on the tie-downs well away from the bike and they were cheeeep"

That reminded me of how big of a PITA getting strap buckles through my XBS headlight area was. My advice is to buy those straps and use them through the triple tree
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Diablobrian
Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Some straps (like my ancra "rat pack" straps) have the soft tie loops built in.

I didn't realize it when I ordered them, but it is a very nice feature.
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Flf150fireman
Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks everyone for the help.. i'll be trying it this weekend...
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Cgocifer
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 12:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use Canyon Dancer padded tie down adapters. Much like the ones pictured above, but all one piece and padded.
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