Since there is no hook (just a very small hole) at the end of the carrier, how do you secure your motorcycle down with tie-down straps?
332818
there are tie down hooks on each side. but also you can remove a couple bars to let the tire sink down a little bit it helps to hold it better. we were able to put a r1 and a rc51 and took them to jersey with a gmc envoy. that is a 5 hour ride. we also opened our back window and ran a strap through that and then shut it so there was extra protection. the trailor does tilt a tiny bit from side to side so it does not harm the bike with bumps that is normal. but was really a great buy.
332819
There are 4 holes. Two on the front two on the back. They are toward the center of the rack. Tie down hooks fit in the holes. Strap from each side of the handle bars and strap from each side of the rear of the bike. All four straps pull toward the center of the rack.
332820
Daniel. Improvise. I used a series of 3 straps and came up with my own solution.
332821
ratcheting tie down straps typically have a metal hook at the ends of each strap. there are 4 holes if i remember correctly on the motorcycle carrier for these hooks. if you dont have the right kind of tie downs (i.e. ratcheting tie downs with metal hooks at the end of the strap) you cant secure these properly. go down to any walmart, kmart, Oriellys auto parts store and buy a set of straps for $20. thats the only answer.
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You have to wrap them around a strong point of what you're strapping down by putting one end of strap through the opposite loop so it tightens. Then you use rachet straps from the loop to the vehicle. Basically these are used so you dont put metal hook from rachet strap directly to item.
991538
get some tie down straps from your local auto parts store or Lowes or Tractor Supply Company. They will have a hook at each end and an adjusting buckle to tighten it down.
728531
At the top of the carrier, both ends, are loops that fit onto hooks on the RAV. At the bottom, the carrier has hooks that snaps into a metal ring on each side of the RAV. Extremely easy, no problems at all for us. Just buy it......everything will be alright!
409002
The round part of frame goes down into a soft tight plastic saddle block and then a strap with a plastic buckle Wraps around frame down in saddle and buckles very secure...one on each side of rack for each bike....dhc
340299
Possibly as the straps are very long you go under the seat with the straps and use bungee cords I guess. The pet carrier as designed works well on our Harley's luggage rack.
411490
Take a piece of rope and thread thru the bottom loops and secure to pontoon
621673
Instructions given are for use with the cargo carrier specified: one that has the slots through which the short end of strap attaches via the oval ring. If you have that carrier: at top of bag feed the long end of s strap under the buckle attached to the top of the bag and up through the second slot and down through the first slot. If done properly you can pull on the buckle end of the strap without the strap slipping and you can pull on the short end to tighten the strap. Repeat the process with the short- end after feeding the short-end of strap through oval ring. Place the ring through the slot in the carrier and tighten. If you're like me and have a different carrier, buy some ratcheting tie-downs and wrap them around the bag and carrier once filled. I think that is a better solution anyway as the rubber attachment points on the bag could tear out. The bag is waterproof and I'm satisfied with it.
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You need the 4 footer. The tie-down needs to be at least few inches longer than the distance from boat to trailer to allow you to attach the hooks and pull the strap tight. It doesn't hurt anything to have a longer strap than you need. I fold the extra strap and tuck it under the velcro. You could also cut the extra length and burn the end to prevent it from unraveling. Either way, its better to have more than not enough.
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Hi Leonard There is a hook just like the one in the picture at the other end for securing to the trailer. And yes; you can cut off the loose end of the strap if you wish, although I am not really sure why you would want to make the strap proprietary (much less versatile) instead of keeping it in a versatile (able to be used for many applications) condition. the bottom line here is that it is your strap and you can shorten it if you wish.
946923
Certainly looks to me like you could replace the zip ties and move mount to another bike. However, I have not done that yet, but they just slip through the slot. Worst case scenario you might have to improvise a little!
986484
Put the kayak in the holders then run the straps through the ends and make a contionious loop. Pull tight. This should pull your kayak tight against the j rack. Secure any leftover strap.
718518
I carry it around when we are walking. On a motorcycle the drawback would be how to attach it securely.
1142122
There are two hooks on each side that hold the bungee cord, so you do not have to knot the end of the cord. I usually do not knot the cord, as that way the cord is adjustable.
590354
Place Velcro straps across front. Slide one end at a time into rear loops then pull tight and fold back to front and it will secure with the velcro
1093434
There are no belts or hooks to connectto the seat belt or narness. For its size you could probabyput it on a back seat and then tighten it around the cage. The harness part would cross over the front of the carrier however. It is a strudy carrier.
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I use a strap with a ratcheting device that tightens it up, it has hooks on each end. You can get them at about any hardware store.