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Some beasts aren't meant to be caged - Trailering & Saddlebag Latch Issue
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<blockquote data-quote="hppants" data-source="post: 1246903" data-attributes="member: 27852"><p>Tim - sorry to read about your misfortune. I can't comment intelligently regarding your saddle bag problem except to say that I've read it 3 times and can't really understand exactly what the problem is. Perhaps you could post a pic or two that might describe things a little better?</p><p></p><p>Regarding a better strapping method for the FJR, I have not trailered my Gen 1 or 3 bikes. But I know many who have trailered the FJR. Without a doubt, the best method is to do 2 things:</p><p></p><p>1. Use this type of strap system:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Motorcycle-Tie-Down-Systems/Motorcycle-Combo-Strap-Kit?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=%7BKeyword%7D&utm_content=%7BAdID%7D&utm_campaign=%7BBING-ProductAds%7D" target="_blank">https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Motorcycle-Tie-Down-Systems/Motorcycle-Combo-Strap-Kit?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term={Keyword}&utm_content={AdID}&utm_campaign={BING-ProductAds}</a></p><p></p><p>Run the "slings" around the triple clamp from underneath the fairings. Then hook one end of the ratcheting strap s-hook to the sling "eye", and the other to an eye bolt on the trailer. Spread the eye bolts as wide as you can without having the strap rubbing against the fairing. Rachet down the front forks about 1- 1.5 inches and you should be GTG.</p><p></p><p>The rear slings go around the swing arm sub frame - again, high - perhaps near the rear peg frame work. Same concept - use the s-hook on the sling eye on one end, wide eye-bolt on the other.</p><p></p><p>2. Use a front wheel chock. This is critical if you employ #1 - because you are not grabbing the handlebars, the wheel can move back and forth and if it does, all straps will loosen. I suspect that's what is happening with your current system - the front wheel turns and loosens everything.</p><p></p><p>I have one friend that has trailered a Gen 1 all the way to florida in an open single axle bouncing trailer that was hitched to a camper (second trailer in line, ZERO suspension back there).</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hppants, post: 1246903, member: 27852"] Tim - sorry to read about your misfortune. I can't comment intelligently regarding your saddle bag problem except to say that I've read it 3 times and can't really understand exactly what the problem is. Perhaps you could post a pic or two that might describe things a little better? Regarding a better strapping method for the FJR, I have not trailered my Gen 1 or 3 bikes. But I know many who have trailered the FJR. Without a doubt, the best method is to do 2 things: 1. Use this type of strap system: [URL="https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Motorcycle-Tie-Down-Systems/Motorcycle-Combo-Strap-Kit?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=%7BKeyword%7D&utm_content=%7BAdID%7D&utm_campaign=%7BBING-ProductAds%7D"]https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Motorcycle-Tie-Down-Systems/Motorcycle-Combo-Strap-Kit?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term={Keyword}&utm_content={AdID}&utm_campaign={BING-ProductAds}[/URL] Run the "slings" around the triple clamp from underneath the fairings. Then hook one end of the ratcheting strap s-hook to the sling "eye", and the other to an eye bolt on the trailer. Spread the eye bolts as wide as you can without having the strap rubbing against the fairing. Rachet down the front forks about 1- 1.5 inches and you should be GTG. The rear slings go around the swing arm sub frame - again, high - perhaps near the rear peg frame work. Same concept - use the s-hook on the sling eye on one end, wide eye-bolt on the other. 2. Use a front wheel chock. This is critical if you employ #1 - because you are not grabbing the handlebars, the wheel can move back and forth and if it does, all straps will loosen. I suspect that's what is happening with your current system - the front wheel turns and loosens everything. I have one friend that has trailered a Gen 1 all the way to florida in an open single axle bouncing trailer that was hitched to a camper (second trailer in line, ZERO suspension back there). Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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