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Old 07-25-2008, 09:43 AM     #11 (permalink)
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Re: Trailering tips

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Originally Posted by SledDog View Post
This one I will disagree with... In your configuration you have a pivot point at the front wheel (the axle). With all straps pulling forward you have nothing to prevent the rotation around the pivot point. Enough bounce will compress your front suspension, unless you have it cranked down to the max, allowing the bike to pass "over center". Once over center, the bike will continue it's rotation around the axle. Also, compressing the bike forward puts undue stress on your front forks and neck bearings. If you are compressing the rear with the straps on the passenger pegs I just imagine the preload you are putting on the forks and bearings.

One set of straps pulling to the rear will counter this effect. Just my .02...

The bike can't pass center it is in a whell chock. SledDog just want to make sure you know this is a friendly debate, sometimes these things can get way out of control for something that can be done a bunch of different ways.

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