[l3uddha]

on tuesday when loading up someone had mentioned getting those things that go around your grips to keep the straps off my farings when strapping the front of the bike down. i can't remember what they're called...

is there any reason NOT to get them? i just remember strapping the throttle tube is a big no-no, but i'm not sure if these adapter things will screw anything up...

[Pittenger5]

Canyon dancers?
Thats all I use, I like em, sometimes move your grips, but those can be moved easily.

[DBConz]

i have them, and used them once or twice. seemed ok, but i prefer to strap my bike on my triple

[35racer]

I use the extender loops... soft-ties.

Basically just a short section of tie-down with a loop at each end.

Motorcycle Tie Down Extensions - Motorcycle Tie Downs & Ratchets - CBXManMotorcycles.com

[RyanNicholson]

i just strap them right to the triples....the canyon dancers are nice but i haven't seen the need for them yet

[Pigman]

I have a canyon dancer and its PIMP....worth every cent.

[Devil1]

Canyon dancers work good. Don't tighten it down too hard or you face breaking a clip on like I did. A strapless support stand, or a pit-bull trailer restraint use No straps.

[Pookie]

Cycle cynch work far better than canyon dancer. They dont twist your grips up and put enev pressure on your bars. I used canyon dancers for two seasons and switched.
If you still want the canyon dancer I have two that I wont use.

[Devil1]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Cycle cynch work far better than canyon dancer. They dont twist your grips up and put enev pressure on your bars. I used canyon dancers for two seasons and switched.
If you still want the canyon dancer I have two that I wont use.

What is the cynch you speak of?

[Kitt]

I agree with arcy, canyon dancer can twist the crap outt your grips and throttle... definately no good for those carb'd bikes. Anyway, soft straps that tony was talking about are the way to go, but i keep them away from the clip-ons... you can go to the upper or lower triple clamp.

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by Devil1

What is the cynch you speak of?

Cycle Cynch

[Devil1]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Cycle Cynch

Damnit. That site has to be "categorized" first before I can see it. I effing hate the AF. Got any other links?

[Pittenger5]

How is cycle cinch different from Canyon Dancers? It seems to be the same premise and idea to me.

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by Devil1

Damnit. That site has to be "categorized" first before I can see it. I effing hate the AF. Got any other links?

Try this....

AF1 Racing : Aprilia Parts and Accessories: Cycle Cynch Motorcycle Transport Restraint

[Kurlon]

Cayon Dancers also have a nasty habit of busting set pins on the controls of Ducatis and some other brands. I prefer soft ties around the lower clamp.

[wingerdor]

I have a condor pit stop roll in chock and use one tiedown to each passenger peg bracket down the bed. That's it. It works like a charm and puts no undue pressure on the suspension. allowing the forks to cushion the bike while towing. I used it all the way across through the windy bumpy roads in VT and NH and no problem. I use this stand with my wing and tie it down the same way, only I add 2 straps off the back just to help stabilize 900lbs!
PM me if you interested in the Condor.
I also use it for all my garage maitenence, just roll the front or back tire in and go to work, no straps at all. It also makes easy single person loading. roll it into the chock and let go...bike stays upright (even the wing)

Condor Video

[Manny]

the cycle cinch is a nice product. the difference between it anxd the dancer is that the cross strap between the bars on the cinch is not stressed....its just holding the parts together. this prevgents the typical negative twisting u get with a dancer.

the cinch is basically two really wide soft ties held together with a strap thus it will not rotate the grips. u can also buy them with straps already attached to make it simpler.

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.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

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.

+1

[Devil1]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Try this....

AF1 Racing : Aprilia Parts and Accessories: Cycle Cynch Motorcycle Transport Restraint

Thank you.

[wingerdor]

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.

[Devil1]

I want the pitbull trailer restraint!


No need for any sraps while towing.