How to Tow a Road Glide

[1workinman]

A good wheel chock is a good investment
I had my Ultra strapped down in a enclosed  trailer. We went a few miles and checked the bikes again. We had hit a couple rough spots in the road and all four straps  were loose on my Ultra, but it was standing up right. Never touched the trailer wall or the motorcycle.

yep thats what happened to me once but the front tire was pulled up tight to the front of trailer with a hand wench and nylo. Strap.

[alanm2002]

I bought the tie down brackets from Paul Yaffe very good quality & very easy when it's time to trailer very safe & fast.

[Helmwurst]

1st, the ice drifting video was CRAZY !! I had no idea, that guy can ride !!.
2nd, God wheel chalk, tie down front with padded straps above fender brackets and the rear off the pass pegs or saddle bag brackets so the rear does not slide around. Especially if you have another bike next to it.

[Dan89flstc]

Here is an alternative to the Yaffe brackets at about 1/4 the price:


https://www.amazon.com/Touchless-Tie-Downs-Bracket-Touring-Electra/dp/B074HFXNPJ/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=harley+tie+down+brackets&qid=1577367254&sr=8-8

[Winston Wolf]

When the bikes come on the shipping pallets, they are tied down with a short strap on the front forks, with the strap just above the fender bolts so the strap can't slip down.  When you do it this way, the straps don't get loose from the suspension moving over bumps.

[Dan89flstc]

When the bikes come on the shipping pallets, they are tied down with a short strap on the front forks, with the strap just above the fender bolts so the strap can't slip down. 

I agree that is the best way to tie down the bike, the rest of the straps I use are just in case.

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/PowerTye-Ergonomic-Soft-Tye-Tie-Downs-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01F9DG650/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=powertye&qid=1577833726&sr=8-4



They have a built in soft hook, but can also be used like a regular ratchet strap using the s hooks.

The s hooks have the safety latch on them so they can`t fall off even if the strap were to momentarily go slack (regular non safety s hooks suck).

[fbn ent]

I've never had one come of the s-hook but a moused hook is a nice feature.

[1workinman]

I've never had one come of the s-hook but a moused hook is a nice feature.

Every one has to do what they think is best , I never use a j hook or any thing that is not a 100 percent secured . I cut the j hooks off my ratchet straps and used a shackle in it place . J hooks are easier but once was enough for me coming loose . May be I did not have it tight enough but now it want matter

[bensfatboy]

Disclaimer: I don't own a RG

But I have never strapped to the handlebars. On my Softail and RK, I strap to the lower fork just above the front fender mount.

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[bensfatboy]

Disclaimer: I don't own a RG

But I have never strapped to the handlebars. On my Softail and RK, I strap to the lower fork just above the front fender mount.

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[Helmwurst]

A word of caution, use a wheel chock or 2x's nailed to the wooden floor to keep the forks from turning if strapped upright and not with the handlebars turned to lock position. I had a bike fall over against the wall and door in a trailer when the trailer bounced on a large bump and the front wheel turned allowing the straps to loosen.

[Hossamania]

I have made temporary wheel chocks with 2x4s in my trailer when hauling the bike. They could be permanent were the trailer to be used for that purpose all the time.

[Phu Cat]

When strapping a bike down always, ALWAYS put the straps on the bike as high as possible for the most leverage.

PC

[SixShooter14]

I've never had one come of the s-hook but a moused hook is a nice feature.

Every one has to do what they think is best , I never use a j hook or any thing that is not a 100 percent secured . I cut the j hooks off my ratchet straps and used a shackle in it place . J hooks are easier but once was enough for me coming loose . May be I did not have it tight enough but now it want matter

That is a great idea. I hate the J and S hooks on my ratchet straps. I will be doing this to mine asap

[scotman623]

I have been all over with mine transported like this!!! Good wheel chalk and pull everything forward..My bike does not move at all,  I Agree with usually going up high but it's hard with the RG..  Works for me..

[kd]

The high spot on the front of the RG seems to be the frame at the upper engine guard attachment point. Blocking from under the frame also allows you to load the suspension and get a rock solid bike. 

[Phu Cat]

Scotman, From the looks of your pic your bike isn't going anywhere.  But if I was transporting it, I'd move the tie down at the front floor board up to the handle bar for more insurance.  "The higher, the better".  If you don't believe me, try rocking your bike tied down the way it is.  Then move to tie downs up to the handle bars and try rocking it again.  Big difference, huh.

PC

[Coyote]

You should never tie down to the handlebars. They aren't made to handle that stress and it's a great way to trash your riser bushings..

[Beave]

I tie to the crash bars on my RK with no front chock in our toy hauler.  I also double up the front straps through the bar as it  makes for a solid mount with no tendency to loosen.

[Dan89flstc]

I tie to the crash bars on my RK with no front chock in our toy hauler. 

Hope your luck continues...But I think that sooner or later luck will run out and you will see why people use a front chock.

[PoorUB]

I sure wouldn't recommend tying to the engine guard or the saddle bag guard. Nether are very strong. Plus, no chock?

[Hossamania]

Short trip, emergency haul, I will go without a chock, checking the bike often.
Long haul travel, I use a chock. If I don't, and something happens, I only have myself to blame. And I hate being mad at myself.
I try to never strap it down with weight on the kickstand, I don't need that snapping off or bending. As the bike bounces a bit, there is the possibility of the bike shifting to the right and adding more weight onto the stand.