K-TOOL Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 For the first time ever the bike will be on a trailer. Headed up to North Carolina and Tennessee. Got a free ride on a trailer so I thought I'd save my tires. Where is the best place to strap the front of the Bird down? The railings on the trailer are pretty low, possibly causing the straps to rub on the bike. Is it best to use the clip on's or the forks? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Canyon Dancer bar harness is all you need to know. Google it, I'm sure you find it fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violent J Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 There is a thing out called a "Cayon Dancer Bar Harness". It's a strap that goes across your upper tree and there are two loops on each end you stick your handle bars through. You hook your tie downs to this and it holds them away from your bodywork. I got mine from aerostich for $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violent J Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 There is an echo in here! :drinkbeer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-TOOL Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 Schweet!!!! Thats exactly what I need. I'm gonna give them a call tom.. Thanks fo the help. I can always count on you guys. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 One more thing. Someone here told me about when using the Canyon Dancer, to cut two pieces of PVC pipe to side over the hand grips to keep the rubber from wanting to pull off. I did this last year and it worked very well. Also, in the rear of the bike, you can hook a strap from the rear footpeg bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 One more thing. Someone here told me about when using the Canyon Dancer, to cut two pieces of PVC pipe to side over the hand grips to keep the rubber from wanting to pull off. I did this last year and it worked very well. Also, in the rear of the bike, you can hook a strap from the rear footpeg bracket. Do you remember what ID pipe you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Used the Canyon once and never again ! I now use straps from the lower fork clamp...No worries ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Dave, what was you problem with the harness? I know they don't come in pink, but there's got to be a better reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Pulled the grips off, too close to the tank, fucked the meister up, bar end spins now and it bother me (left end)....IMO The straps on the lower tree gives me more peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 The problem with the "Canyon Dancer" is that is will break the pin that holds the switch housing (left and right) from turning on the bars. The force from the right tie down pulls the left switch housing toward the center of the triple clamp, likewise the left tie down does the same to the right switch housing. The parts are not repairable nor are they cheep!!!! Don't ask me how I know this. :cry: I use soft loops on the bars. :smokin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Went almost 1600 miles with two XXs in the back of a pickup a couple weeks ago. No broken switch housings or Thottlemeisters. Grips looked a little goofy when the bikes first came off the truck but two minutes and a little twisting had them looking fine. Your results will obviously vary, but the product worked great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Oh yeah....I broke the little black plastic pin that prevents the left clip on cluster from spinning the last time I used the Canyon. The cluster was 60 or 80 bucks.....from Ayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Second that. I've never had a problem with my canyon dancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violent J Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 If you want to fix your switch housings, take a small self tapping screw, about the same size as the peg. pre drill the housing, put in the screw, and cut the head of it off. I had to do this on my bird. Not from my Caynon Dancer, I bought my bike wrecked and it was broke. Cheap fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86gn Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Here I was all excited about a thread on Strap-Ons :oops: :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I posted about the PVC. I use a piece of PVC on each grip and just loop the tiedown around it. No damage, secure, works for me. Don't use a Canyon Dancer. I saw a Wing using one on a trailer. Grips were totally bunched up against the switch housings. (and those are some loong grips) I'm sure their pins were toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Photo of the Canyon Dancer bar harness I've used them a couple of times, and it seemed to work well for me. But the grips did move, and I've not yet inspected the switches for damage. Thanks for the tip, guys. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 That is why I use the PVC. It stops any trouble with the grips moving. I have never had any broken pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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