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Originally Posted by Manny  regarding the condor stand which I use as well it really needs straps from the front in my opinion. I would not trailer my bike in one of those without compressing the forks. just my opinion. |
I agree with that thought. I am the most anal tie down guy you've ever met. I've always been the guy everyone is waiting for while I put on just one more strap. However after working with the product at shows and getting to know the manufacturers, I decided to try hauling my cbr with 2 straps. They hook to the front p/u bed tie downs, run through the rear sets, and down to the floor of the bed just ahead of the rear sets. I didn't do this for the first time in an enclosed trailer (just incase) When you strap it down this way it does compress the forks slightly, but doesn't put near the strain that traditional straping does. I also did it in the bed of my truck so I could watch it like a hawk. It bounced and stopped just like it does when I'm riding it. I was very impressed. I hit some pretty windy bumpy roads through Vt and NH and it never budged side to side.