Hi all first post here. Im picking up a vmax soon and trying to find ways to chain it up as it seems to be limited on where i can put the chains im going to be using 2 19m chaims and want them front and back chains will be chained to 2 groind anchors. Where would you sugest i put the chains
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Jan Bee
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Through the frame and wheels.
Invest in a good set of tie downs, when I picked up my 2015 in Montana I had to travel several hundreds of miles back home. I used one on each side of the handlebar, 1 on the frame in the back and a couple on each side in the middle , then snug them down nice and tight and you should be fine. Even on the Gen 1's there are good places on both sides front and back to anchor your tie downs.
Just make sure it is a solid part and not something that will break. Good luck and congrats on your new Vmax.
Welcome to the forum you will enjoy it here, there are many who are willing to help no matter what problems you have.
here are a couple of ideas on using tie downs and where to place them. I like the ones that have soft ties that allow you to wrap around places that you shouldn't use the rubber coated hooks
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/right-way-to-tie-down-and-transport-your-motorcycle
And not on a Vmax but it is about the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLxXUB_wa9E
He's looking for info on securing his bike, not using tie-downs.
As-in stopping this guy:
As-in stopping this guy:
He's looking for info on securing his bike, not using tie-downs.
As-in stopping this guy:
Sorry I read the post too fast and thought he was trying to secure the Vmax for travel..
Sorry
Transport info is always helpful. A tipped-over bike can sustain thousands of $ in damages, worst-case scenario. And, it could harm you if it tipped-over while trying to load it into a pickup or a trailer.
https://youtu.be/XRvuuCzckJU
https://youtu.be/XRvuuCzckJU
They all seem to bottom out, there should be better designed ramps, longer and increasing degrees of elevation. where I live now and have for the last 27 years I have sold 3 bikes (Vmax's ) there is a parking lot a block away with ditches around it.
Each time the buyer had a pickup so they backed into the ditch which has sloping sides and covered with grass that made the tailgate level with the other side and we just drove the bikes right on the pickup.
A bad ramp can make a good day bad very quick !!!
Would the fork lock be bad as well?
Jan Bee
Well-Known Member
Sorry, mine is 1985--I use a disc lock that goes in the holes of the disc also.
Traumahawk
Well-Known Member
This is the ramp that a bought last year after bringing up the question on this forum. I have the 12 ft one. Its amazing, and never let me down.
http://www.discountramps.com/ez-rizer-motorcycle-ramp/p/MF3-EZ-AMR/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkamekxMsk0&t=
Gulrok
Well-Known Member
I only use the fork lock if I put the bike on the center stand.
I don't want my bike to fall over with it locked right, and the kickstand down.
MaxMidnight
Well-Known Member
A chain will go under the rear headers atop the crankcase thus providing a loop around the motor and frame. Provided it is long enough would go to a ground anchor.
I have overcome the problem of a chain not passing through the wheels by fitting Dymags.....a security AND safety related modification.
How could the keeper of your purse deny you such a purchase?
I have overcome the problem of a chain not passing through the wheels by fitting Dymags.....a security AND safety related modification.
How could the keeper of your purse deny you such a purchase?
sdt354
Well-Known Member
I use 8 tie downs when trailering. It's worth the short time it takes. 4 low and 4 high. Ratchet nylon tie downs are cheap.
MaxMidnight
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See reply #14
Jan Bee
Well-Known Member
You got hi-jacked.
Pewag security chain.
https://youtu.be/qSnS4ZkTGUY
Keep in mind a good chain will only slow a thief down. A torch or saw will make short work of any chain.
https://youtu.be/qSnS4ZkTGUY
Keep in mind a good chain will only slow a thief down. A torch or saw will make short work of any chain.
