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Old March 23rd, 2018, 05:39 PM   #41
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None of my straps have the hooks any longer. I take a cutoff wheel to them. Then they get replaced with the connectors that have the screw lock. Harbor freight has a great selection. Additionally I use short lengths of strap with loops oat each end for very secure latching. Those hooks will sooner or later fall out out and the end my not be nice.
Thats a great idea! Do you have links to HF's site? Can't seem to find anything with searches. Thx.
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Old March 24th, 2018, 07:16 AM   #42
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Go to the HF website and search on "quick link"

I use the two biggest links but then again am strapping down an 850 pound FatBoy.
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Old March 24th, 2018, 07:31 AM   #43
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None of my straps have the hooks any longer. I take a cutoff wheel to them. Then they get replaced with the connectors that have the screw lock. Harbor freight has a great selection. Additionally I use short lengths of strap with loops oat each end for very secure latching. Those hooks will sooner or later fall out out and the end my not be nice.


I like this idea so much, I will be doing this to all my straps except for my snap-on set.
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Old March 24th, 2018, 08:16 AM   #44
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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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Old March 24th, 2018, 08:46 AM   #45
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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.
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.
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Old March 24th, 2018, 09:18 AM   #46
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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.
That sounds like a good system.

I'm just strapping down dirt bikes, but that would be a better method.
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Old March 24th, 2018, 10:06 AM   #47
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Go to the HF website and search on "quick link"

I use the two biggest links but then again am strapping down an 850 pound FatBoy.
Awesome thanks! Gonna pick up set of those quick links and chop off hooks from my straps today!

Also converting my little trailer to carry two bikes. Weld up all corners and devise a trailing-arm suspension to lower it and shave some weight. Connect trailing-arms with torsion-bar in between to provide anti-roll function...
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Old March 24th, 2018, 11:57 AM   #48
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I use the short double loop straps where I don't want to scratch things to bad. Strapping down a bike for transport always seems cause some scratching or paint rubs. I took some heavy strap material to a local marine canvas shop. I had him sew the loops in using heavy thread. He was used to doing as he is always attaching straps to boat tops. Cheap, quick and have never has a problem with breakage.

The Harley has a good strap down points, the Hondas and the Kawasaki leave a little to be desired.
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