hi guys,

I am picking up my new toy tomorrow (off a fellow forum member).
its an 06 model Uly. I am transporting it in a transit van...and I just have a question:

Are there any designed point I can use to strap it down and are there any point i should avoid?
Any pointers?

thx Lars

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

Two straps to front, each side on forks above bottom clamp. Two straps on rear, each side on passenger foot rests. Make sure straps are angled away from bike and equally tensioned. Leave bike in gear, drive steady.
Does the van have a rear bulkhead? If not wear a crash helmet

thanks spook for the points...

and i take it just leave it on the sidestand and than tie it down like on a ferry...

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

We use a couple of these in the trailer and in the van...... v useful....

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You got it.

thanks guys,

i am sure i will get her to the new home safely...
i am looking very much forward to my first Buell ownership!
thx Lars

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

Go to your local HDB shop and ask for some tie downs, every bike comes with a pair and they normally get trashed.

Can be kinder to your bike than ones with hooks...

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08 Specialized Langster

NEVER transport a bike with its sidestand down .....and always a good idea to have the front brake applied ie. lever tied to the bar.

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

hi Maz, so you mean i should just tie it down holding it upright from all sites? not on the stand? whould a paddock stand be of any help???
PS: i think you know this bike as you have done the services etc on it...

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

No paddock stand.

If you have a bulkhead/seatbox whatever in the van, try and get the front wheel up against it.
With the bike on its stand, put the left hand strap on so it has no slack but not tight.Then pull the bike upright with the right hand straps, front suspension only needs to be compressed around an inch.
Kick the stand up, select 1st gear and tie the front brake off (I use the spare tail of the ratchet strap for this) then fit the rear straps.

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

thanks MAZ,

that explaines it well...
i am sure i will get her home safely...
thx Lars

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

I've made one of those from some scrap material. Holds the bike by the front wheel and straps are only needed for peace of mind. Essential kit if you own a 1125 since it's the only sensible way to hold the bike for the very complicated and inaccurate oil level checks. Much better than the prototype Harris one they were going to produce for the 1125

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park it any how in the van then fill van with expanding foam

definately will fall over

just jealous - I'd like a Uly (but not instead of the S1