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Originally Posted by jkv45
I have used large heavy duty carabiners through the top loop on the original hook and onto the anchor point instead of using the other end of the hook.
I don't like to crank the suspension down a lot, and with the carabiners there's no chance of a big bump slacking the straps and having the hook drop off of the anchor point.
Screw-type "chain connectors" from the hardware store would work as well.
Cheap and easy to fit. It has worked well for years.
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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.
