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    Things to take on a one week Tour

    dave_xb12r, why do you regret taking a tank bag. FYI, I'm riding a Lightning.
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    Things to take on a one week Tour

    Ok mayeb I am over prepared. None of us have ridden or driven that way. I've heard that Canadians traveling from West to East and vice versa drive south to USA and then go cross country because the Canadian highway are deserted in most sections. I did not see anyone mentioning about me missing...
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    Things to take on a one week Tour

    Haha... someone told me once that you can wear one underwear for four days. Day 1 - Like you would normally wear Day 2 - Backwards Day 3 - Flip it and normally Day 4 - Backwards flipped
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    Things to take on a one week Tour

    Where are we going to... somewhere north of Ontario, Canada. Google map shows not many towns. Hopefully I wont be eaten by Polar Bears.
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    Things to take on a one week Tour

    The list is long. Sorry guys, I did not want to leave out anything. Anything you would include or takeout? Riding gear... Cold Weather Jacket with removable vest Waterproof Riding Boots Cold weather Gloves Full face helmet Noise canceling earphones In the Tank Bag... Road Maps Camera Notepad...
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    That's exactly what I did on my 2nd trial run. The rear straps kept getting loose on just one side. I suspect the bike was not dead upright when I ratcheted the front straps. I was thinking of looping a strap around the rear wheel and the trailer rail. I raised the hitch ball from 12" to 14"...
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    aftermarket touring windshied?

    Interesting... The California Scientific wind shields have a vent hole in the center by design. They claim that it reduces turbulence and noise between the shield and the rider. Maybe I should cut a hole in mine too. I've sure felt it going on the highway.
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    where to get a clutch cable?

    Mine did not break yet but I got one as a backup from a HD Dealer too. What do you do when the clutch cable breaks and you are going full speed?
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    Re-route hoses

    Got a question on this Mod. When you T the two breather hoses from the cylinders wont it push air from one cylinder to the other?
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Good pointers. I will move the straps coming from the handlebar to the front eyelet. Looking at my pic, where do you suggest I strap the rear?
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Overkill... maybe :D You should see me in full gear riding down 2 blocks, all residencial neighborhoods, 20mph speed limit, to get some milk. Bossanova, walking the bike on the trailer was easier than I thought it would be. I did not push it. I was on first gear. Will unclip the license...
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Loaded the bike to the trailer and did my first pull. Stopped after 3 miles to tighten the straps. All straps were good except for one at the back which had to be tighten. Took it on the highway and got off and checked after 10 miles. All straps were still nice and tight. Yes, backing up was...
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Thanks again for all your input. Did a search and found out that the block of wood trick are for dirt bikes where the fork travel is much greater than sports bikes. Bossanoava, mine does not have the condor, just the standard rails. Do you walk your bike or ride the bike into position? Either...
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    About the block of wood under the bike... I read it in some forum a while ago when I was researching trailers. If I remember correctly it was done to avoid over compressing the fork and the bike from bobbing up and down. It looked like an excellent idea at the time. That's why I remembered that tip.
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Shoe laces from my son's basketball shoes work too. Not. >>> Sure, if they are rated for 1000lbs work load :)
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Thanks for your input guys. Very helpful. Looping the strap under the wires is a good tip. I should have thought of that. I read somewhere to place a block of wood under the bike before you ratchet it down. That way the bike will not bob when you go over a bump. Do you do that too or just...
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    skizzy, what do you mean when you say the straps go through the bars? I was thinking of using the bars too then I saw the wires/cables clipped on to it.
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Thanks strmvt. The guy I bought the trailer from told me about the Canyon Dancer. Some reviews say they damage the grips.
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    Beull Lightning Tie Down Question

    Need to haul my Lightning from Dallas to Toronto for a road trip around Ontario with my Bro-in-law. Got a used Motorcycle Trailer in a Bag. Very cool setup. Can be broken down and stored away in the attic or closet. What's the best way to tie down the Lightning to the trailer? Where should I...
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