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Pictures of How to Tie Down a 2016 R1200RT on a trailer
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alancoles
Dress for fall & avoid it
Don't have anything on the Wetheads, but this is a BMW corporate document that A&S BMW provide on their website:
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf
It is for the early oilheads, but will definitely give you some good info and their pictures do help. I've used this method on several bikes but the only BMW was my 2004 R1150RT where it worked very well.
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/Tiedown2.pdf
It is for the early oilheads, but will definitely give you some good info and their pictures do help. I've used this method on several bikes but the only BMW was my 2004 R1150RT where it worked very well.
Tie Downs
Key is the front wheel chock and straps tied so they pull bike forward into chock and out to the side as much as possible also as high as possible. I don't compress the suspension have in past straps usually seem to loosen if I do back straps I usually use luggage rack for tie down points. Also I have a covered trailer which makes a difference straps out in wind seem to work loose more quickly. Part about keeping back wheel from sliding out also important. Get good quality straps, I use cam lock straps lots of choices, have in past had bike front wheel against front rail of trailer used 2 2x4 screwed to trailer floor against sides of tires to control sideways movement it is mostly trial and no errors. Last go to your dealer ask or watch lots of bike coming and going on trailers.
Key is the front wheel chock and straps tied so they pull bike forward into chock and out to the side as much as possible also as high as possible. I don't compress the suspension have in past straps usually seem to loosen if I do back straps I usually use luggage rack for tie down points. Also I have a covered trailer which makes a difference straps out in wind seem to work loose more quickly. Part about keeping back wheel from sliding out also important. Get good quality straps, I use cam lock straps lots of choices, have in past had bike front wheel against front rail of trailer used 2 2x4 screwed to trailer floor against sides of tires to control sideways movement it is mostly trial and no errors. Last go to your dealer ask or watch lots of bike coming and going on trailers.
lkraus
New member
Pictures and precautions are in the owner's manual. Page 93 for the 2014 RT.
Look for "Fastening motorcycle for transport".
Straps go over the fork bridge, just over the front wheel - never on the handlebars. The cast bar mounts can break, and the fairing can interfere anyway. Rear straps through the passenger peg mounts.
Look for "Fastening motorcycle for transport".
Straps go over the fork bridge, just over the front wheel - never on the handlebars. The cast bar mounts can break, and the fairing can interfere anyway. Rear straps through the passenger peg mounts.
marcopolo
Active member
Doesn't your owner's manual give you some guidance? I've got a '15 GSA, and the manual has a section on how to tie down the bike. Here's what it says to do (the manual has a couple of diagrams too, including on a trailer). Bear in mind that the RT procedure may be different than what's described here!
"Fastening Motorcycle for Transport
Protect all components over which straps are run against abrasion, e.g. using adhesive tape or soft cloths.
When jacking up the vehicle it can tip away to the side and fall over.
Secure motorcycle against tipping to the side, preferably with the assistance of a second person.
Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand or center stand.
Riding Components can be damaged. Do not squeeze components such as brake lines or wiring harnesses.
Fasten front straps to both sides of the handlebars. Guide straps through leading link and then tension.
Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger footpegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible."
bmwdean
BMW MOA co-founder
Totally disagree with this statement re: an RTW. No way, unless you want to bend the handlebars.
Agree with this statement.
See page 108 of wethead owner's manual. Then consider the forum advice.
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marcopolo
Active member
Precisely why I warned the OP to confirm that it applied to his RT, even though this is what's recommended for my GSA. Presumably because of the different bars. When all else fails, RTFM.
