i have put mine tied down in the back of a penske or uhaul multiple times.. I used the subframe and the rims to secure the bottom half and the handlebars and passenger pegs to secure the top.Has anyone transported their N1K on a truck or trailer?
What are the tie down points? Particularly towards the rear of the bike.
TIA
Do you mean the swing arm and the rims? The subframe isn't really part of the bottom of the bike.i have put mine tied down in the back of a penske or uhaul multiple times.. I used the subframe and the rims to secure the bottom half and the handlebars and passenger pegs to secure the top.
Never compress the bike down with straps and do not wrap anything through the engine, around the coils, front forks or over the brakes.
Good luck.
I was wondering about the rear grab handles. They look sturdy, but just two bolts hold them to the bike. I guess they are strong enough bolts for this job.I use a Cycle Cinch for the front (instead of regular canyon dancers). For the rear, I use "loops" around the rear grab handles with tie downs. I have a single rail Kendon trailer. Use it for my Kawi and Harley as needed.
Just curious, what is wrong with compressing the front forks?? I brought my N1k home from the dealer with just two straps to the bars. Been hauling my dirt bikes for years with just the same two straps from the bars. Just tighten a little till the forks compress. Never had a problem... except for the a holes that stole my KTM out of the truck.Never compress the bike down with straps and do not wrap anything through the engine, around the coils, front forks or over the brakes.
Good luck.
Rear Grabs work good too.. Just careful wrapping rope around them, they scuff and damage easily.I was wondering about the rear grab handles. They look sturdy, but just two bolts hold them to the bike. I guess they are strong enough bolts for this job.
When you say "wheel lock," do you mean the front wheel chocks like this?Tightening down the forks while hauling causes premature strain on the fork springs, and fork seals due to the constant high pressure placed upon them, being almost fully compressed. The longer the spring is compressed, the sooner it will lose it's tension and no longer function as intended.
I have a wheel lock in the back of my truck, when hauling, I tie-down the front wheel in this lock, and a tie-down through, and around the rear wheel, locks it in place.
Both wheels are locked in the bed, and the bike is free to suspend up and down with the bumps as needed.
I think that's more of a tie down point when strapping something to the seat, not so much for trailering. That's not to say I wouldn't use the passenger peg hangers with straps for trailering, just not that exact location.you need to get some nylon straps that will fit in the slots on rear foot peg that is the tie down point
When you say "wheel lock," do you mean the front wheel chocks like this?
TRACKSIDE - Roll On Wheel Chock - Tie-downs - Transport & Storage - Accessories - Cycle Gear
...or is it something similar that holds the bike upright when the wheel is in it?![]()
Do you use tie down straps anywhere other than the wheels?
Your input is much appreciated.