Dubguy85 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Cargo Buckles! http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/cargo-buckle/These things are sweet! You just leave them on the trailer at all times, and just pull the strap and lock them on the bike... No more fooling around with the typical tie down straps! I bought 4 of them... 2 for the front and 2 for the back!Just something different to consider for next year if you do a lot of loading and unloading of your bike, atv, or anything else! Edited October 13, 2009 by Dubguy85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I dont know if I could trust them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Interesting. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I dont know if I could trust them. Basically same as a seat belt... u trust ur life with that don't ya?? .. My dad has used them for 2 years now and is in love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Interesting. How much?http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_63919____?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Too spendy for my blood. I just bought a 4 pack of ratchet straps from Menards for $12. Edited October 13, 2009 by max power speeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 cool setup. if you trailer your bike often, these are amazing: http://www.pit-bull.com/trailer-restraint.shtml probably going to be my next purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 cool setup. if you trailer your bike often, these are amazing: http://www.pit-bull.com/trailer-restraint.shtml probably going to be my next purchase.Awesome! I have something similiar, but not quite as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 cool setup. if you trailer your bike often, these are amazing: http://www.pit-bull.com/trailer-restraint.shtml probably going to be my next purchase.good choice!!! i dont own a set yet pretty much because i dont own a trailer anymore but when i buy a trailer this is going to get purchased with it.and those ratchet straps are pretty schweeet as well. but once again they are a permanent fix, so without a trailer to bolt them to they are no good for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 pitbull trailer restraint > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 cool setup. if you trailer your bike often, these are amazing: http://www.pit-bull.com/trailer-restraint.shtml probably going to be my next purchase.Pit Bull makes some pretty sturdy stuff; I don't even question their quality. I had a standard rear wheel stand I donated to my friend when I made the move from CA. Overall, they use thicker and wider metal tubing and the welds are very solid.This is what I have on my trailer. They're a cheap solution but according to a the trailer mfr. who custom built our trailer, they're a direct knock-off of a Canadian maker who charges 2-3 times as much for the same thing. These and a couple tie downs lasted the whole cross country trip for the two big bikes that were towed.http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 The pit-bull system isn't really very much like the 'condor' style front wheel-chocks.Pit-bull's setup holds the bike up by the REAR axle with no straps at all. it's not that i don't trust straps, but I don't like compressing my forks for the 2-9 hour drive to various tracks (or overnight if i load the bike early). And if one of my tires were to go flat for some reason, the pit-bull setup continues to hold it up. straps become loose.the only reason i haven't bought them already is because my truck bed isn't long enough. you CAN mount the plate in front of the rear wheel, but my swing-arm spools would have to be removed to clear the restraint arm.I'll be in teh market for a trailer soonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Whats the wheel choc that claims you don't need anything else but it. No straps or anything.Edit: Found it. Anyone ever use one of these? Watched a vendor demostration at daytona and he claimed there is no need for straps. Doesn't say anything in product description tough.http://store.rampconnection.com/product.php?xProd=7349&xSec=73 Edited October 13, 2009 by nochknstrps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I have the pit-bull trailer restraints mounted in my trailer. I have had spools on the bikes I've used them on and haven't had an issue with them getting in the way if mounted in front of the axle. If for some strange reason you couldn't get around the spools this could be a way around it.http://www.gillestooling.com/en/produkte/kts/index.phpI love them for making track gear changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I bought the pit bull restraint after seeing uncle punk use his after his wreck this year. That sold me right there on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I used to have the same type of tie down for securing the Bass boat to the trailer. Alot heavier load so they should hold up pretty well. I dont like using tie downs on the bars though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I used to have the same type of tie down for securing the Bass boat to the trailer. Alot heavier load so they should hold up pretty well. I dont like using tie downs on the bars though. Its hooked up with a canyon dancer...that is the best way I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I got a couple of those harbor freight ones I dont even strap the front end. I just throw a couple straps on the rear to keep it from bouncing side to side. Numerous trips to the tail and other places never a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its hooked up with a canyon dancer...that is the best way I think...Actually it's prolly the worst way. Doing it your way compresses the front end. That's bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) WARNING...The auto retracting ratchet straps at Autozone do not last. Maybe to tie down a baby stroller. The release bends and then you have to use a screwdriver to pry on a tab tucked inside the plastic housing to get them to release. Not fun. Edited October 22, 2009 by Gump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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