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Old March 24th, 2018, 09:18 AM   #46
jkv45
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Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

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Originally Posted by choneofakind View Post
You might consider getting rid of the open hook and using a shackle instead of a carabiner. Run the loop of the strap onto the bow of the shackle, then use the pin of the shackle to secure to the anchor point. That's the "more correct" version of what you're describing doing.

For the small loads and tensions involved in tying down a motorcycle, everything mentioned in this thread so far is likely okay, but technically some of it isn't kosher if it were being done at a place of work.
That sounds like a good system.

I'm just strapping down dirt bikes, but that would be a better method.
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