New bike tie-down

[GMC]

They seem like a good idea but tying a bike down at a low point on the bike doesn't seem right as it puts more weight / leverage on the straps.

To stabilise anything it's more logical to attach support to the top of the structure not half way down

[DR]

what's the other big dissadvantage you speak of MX? my bikes stay dry, they stay upright and unless someone takes the van and everything they are pretty safe when you need to stop at Macca's for refueling and as you can see, 1 rope holds 3 bikes

Seriously I agree GMC. The more leverage the less energy required. Never blown seals or done any other sort of other damage people claim except the scratching on the bars using conventional tiedowns If your worried about your fork springs/air pressure then put something between the wheel and the under side of the guard. It's not rocket science and you don't need a million bucks

[maicomc490t]

Heaps cheaper and just not sure who came up with the concept first but for the money I reckon these are OK. At least the back wheel wouldn't jump around !!! $18.20 each to your door leaves a lot of spare cash for tiedowns and a fork brace.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Wheel-Web-Speed-Strap-Tie-down-KTM-Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki_W0QQitemZ320366964038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories?hash=item320366964038&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Anyone up for a road test?

I bought some of his shorter straps and they are fine by me - good quality and the flouro pink shouldn't disappear in long grass.

I still feel funny about their way of tying in a dirt bike. It may work on a short arse road bike but a tall MXer or trailie ?

Dave Mac 

[mx250]

Heaps cheaper and just not sure who came up with the concept first but for the money I reckon these are OK. At least the back wheel wouldn't jump around !!! $18.20 each to your door leaves a lot of spare cash for tiedowns and a fork brace.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Wheel-Web-Speed-Strap-Tie-down-KTM-Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki_W0QQitemZ320366964038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories?hash=item320366964038&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

The stated purpose of these is different; they are intended to locate the rear tyre/wheel and hold it steady. If you look at the pixie it has the front in a tyre well and apparently tied down with tie downs. The wheel web is held by occy straps.

I think it could be adapted but it doesn't come with any means to tension it so its $18 plus two tie downs - not much off the first one .  And you have an even bigger tangle of webbing to store and untangle:.

[pokey]

What I did note when tying to the wheel was the bike was held fine but it was a wee bit wobblier than usual.
 Am unsure if thats what we need to get use to or a fault but I did drag that load for 1200k and it didnt move at all.. Noo.. I lie, it did as I took a Very windy road (shoot me, its 2nd flat shift 3rd flat shift 2nd brake for 20k Up a wet mountain) but i did check the load every stop.
 funny seeing your load move a bit in the rear vision mirror.
It did tuck in a little and I guess thats to be expected.
 sort of holding a bucket of water at arms length or close to your chest.
 With this system you are relying on the suspension to carry the forces and keeping the tyre encapsulated . if you dont have3 racks for the tyre then its gonna move sideways on a long haul