I second that... definately use the handlebar
mounting straps.
Be very careful with strapping down the rear
of the bike. I broke one of my bungie hook
hole bars (the aluminum bars that have the
holes where you can hook bungie cords.)
The aluminum is not very strong, so if you
try to use a tie down and pull the bike
down tight with these holes, you'll
snap the bar off at the mounting bolts.
At $200 a piece, they're not cheap... :-(
I ended up strapping to the frame just behind
the pegs and tightening down the back of the
bike with that.
Stephen
'93 GTS1000AE, '01 GL1800A
>Definitely use a Canyon Dancer. I've heard of trying to tie under the
>front to the fork....uh...wait.....the various non-fork parts, but your
>anchors are pretty low on the bike if you try that, and this is one heavy
>puppy. Without the bar harness, you'll damage plastic.
>
>Secure it well, again, this is one heavy bike.
>
>Welcome!!
>
>Phil Benson
>Las Cruces NM
>
>
>On Wed, 13 Jun 2001, Michael Hahne wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> I am picking up my "new" '94 GTS on Monday, and was wondering what the
>> best way to tie it down in a pickup is? Same as any other bike? Any
>> tips? Canyon Dancer handlebar harness?
>>
>> Looking forward to riding with you all - either in real life, or through
>> the list!
>>
>> Mike Hahne
>> N. Illinois
>>
