20-09-2012, 10:20pm
(20-09-2012, 11:41am)Buhjones Wrote: Not sure if I am preaching to the choir but make sure you compres the forks down a fair way so the tie downs don't come loose when it bounces. Ive seen this go VERY badly on one occassion and now get paranoid and always sit on the bike and compress the forks down before transport on a ute or trailer. Given the size of a busa I would tie it down front and rear. As with any vehicle transport the 'straps' will move and rub on any surface they contact. Make sure you use old carpet/towels/rags/puppies to prevent damage to the bike.
True, but you can compress the forks too far for too long as well, causing leaks. If you tie from the calipers and the swingarm the forks don't get compressed.
Pictures aren't too clear, but this is how I did it