Yes, to each his own. When I see professionals who have cinched down way more units than I have in my lifetime, I tend to follow their example. I have seen many GTL'S strapped down in this manner and it is very secure. Secondly, the rear mount is secured for stabilization only.
I’m curious. Why NOT strap per the manufacturer’s instructions? What IF the guys doing it the non- recommended way are leaning on years and years of experience of strapping down traditional forked bikes and are simply ignorant of the proper technique? “We’ve always done it this way” may not apply to a double wishbone suspension with forged handlebars. And simply because few incidents of damage have occurred, all incidents could have been avoided using the correct proper recommended way. In your case, not the handlebars but protection bars. This is my line of thinking. I guess I’m challenging your’s (and other’s) but trying to do so with respect and without ridicule or personal offense. And it’s because someone asked the question and future research on the forum should reflect the proper way to secure it for hauling.
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Agreed. I have never secured a duolever, central shock motorcycle. My experience has been with traditional front shock motorcycles. This is why had certified BMW personnel, 3 of them, secure my motorcycle the day I picked it up.
That would damage components with the trailer I had. Thanks though.
Were they?? I mean, “BMW certified?” My guess is it’s an assumption that someone working in a BMW dealership is automatically a “professional” or “BMW certified.” Just a guess.
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Just a guess. It worked. I got my new unit home safe and sound. All good.
A "certified" BMW Motorcycle technician at Adventure BMW told me I needed to keep the engine running to check the oil! Yes, I asked "running?" and he doubled down!
Yes, agree. I assume they were certified. Maybe that was the wrong terminology to use. But, whatever they did got my ride to my destination so it's all good to me.A "certified" BMW Motorcycle technician at Adventure BMW told me I needed to keep the engine running to check the oil! Yes, I asked "running?" and he doubled down!
Just because someone is certified doesn't mean they know what they are talking about
The way to check the oil is a little "different" from my previous bikes. Though it didn't involve slaughtering livestock or throwing perfectly good virgins in a volcano !!A "certified" BMW Motorcycle technician at Adventure BMW told me I needed to keep the engine running to check the oil! Yes, I asked "running?" and he doubled down! Just because someone is certified doesn't mean they know what they are talking about
Yes, that's why I secured mine the way I did. The low sides coupled with the anchor locations would have left me with some cosmetic damage. I didn't need that with my brand new rig. In the end, the trailer was the way to go for my situation and have used it two more times since.
