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What is the best way to tie down a Tri Glide on a trailer. I've tried several different methods and I don't like anything I've been able to come up with.
Trail Rider
X2 how rhino does it. I have a cheap chock from I-can't-remember-where. I use two short ratchet straps to the tie down hooks under the back and then one through the front rim (with mircofiber in between).
Probably hauled my 2016 and my current TG through 25 or more states the past 2 years with zero issues.
I bought some 3 in wide rubber blocks that have openings to pass the strap through and make sure the rubber block is on the front rim to remove the possiblity of the strap chaffing and thereby breaking. I use 2 in straps that are rated at 3,500 lbs. I towed my old Sportster with a Lehman coversion that way with the front wheel off the ground.
The new(er) Tri Glide is too low in the back end for me to haul it that way, so I guess a trailer is necessary! I will however be using the same rubber blocks for the front wheel and I like the HF trap wheel chock.
I noticed two loops, that look like links of a chain, under the trike when I was swapping out the mufflers and I assume those are the 'tow strap down rings.'
Just remember to put bike in travel mode
Travel Mode?
2014 and newer .........With your FOB in range, turn the ignition switch to IGNITION.
Before the security light gos out turn the ignition switch to OFF...
Within 3 seconds press both turn signals at the same time...
The turn signals will flash once, And the system enters transport mode...
Remove the FOB now your Trike can be moved without trigging the alarm/4 way flashers so as not to run down the battery when you are trailing...
To exit transport mode...have the FOB in range and turn the ignition switch on,,,And that will disable transport mode....
I am thinking my 2014 the turn signals flash three times when it enters transport mode.
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