Anywhere in the UK sell ratchet straps with "snap hook" ends?

[MikeP]

It's fairly academic when it comes to most GS's as the cross-over straps don't deal well with handguards (well those like the OE 1100 aren't a problem but the type that fix to the bar-ends are).

I've used the cross-over straps on all sorts of bikes. Bikes with bars mounted on aluminium sub-assemblies are the best application.

I have transported my own bike and used cross-over straps but we have a modified set with a slip-loop so that the strap comes up against the clamps and then through the sleeve. The main downward force is then across the headstock and not through the bars.

Two straps through the rear footrest hangers on an 1100/1150, angled forward and out, with the front wheel blocked is usually enough (provided the suspension is slightly compressed). Any other straps should only be needed to stop any lateral motion.

 

[Taff]

Thanks MikeP, these look promising. Perhaps I'm being thick here, but how does a "sewn loop" work? I'm guessing its the same as a Rok strap and you use it to create a noose around your anchoring point.

... GSs are easy and there shouldn't be a need to go to the bars.

In the past I've attached the straps to the crash bars (with another two at the back) but during the last service it was noticed that there was a crack in both bars at the top, and I can't help but wonder whether it was the ratcheting it down that caused them - after thinking about it, there's a fair amount of leverage from the outside of the bars. TBH I hadn't noticed the cracks, and you needed a torch to see them. If anyone else uses the crash bars to tie the bike down, it may be worth checking them - it'll only take seconds.

 

[Fanum]

Thanks MikeP, these look promising.

In the past I've attached the straps to the crash bars (with another two at the back) but during the last service it was noticed that there was a crack in both bars at the top, and I can't help but wonder whether it was the ratcheting it down that caused them. TBH I hadn't noticed the cracks, and you needed a torch to see them. If anyone else uses the crash bars to tie the bike down, it may be worth checking them.

Cracking there on the original ADV bars is a common thing..mine were replaced under warranty within the first year and one has gone again....it's unlikely to be through the use of straps though, it's the construction of the bars I think.

Still not a good idea to lash to them though

The Telelever wishbone is a good solid place to go to, but obviously watch out for those brake lines when tightening the ratchet.

 

[Hustler]

Some people seem to use the handle-bars as the primary strap-down point. Doing this, all the weight and any road shocks etc. are going to go through the mountings...........

Thank you.
I should have added that I always use 4 straps, 2 at the front to the bars and 2 at the rear, plus a strap on the front brake lever plus a wedge on the top of the front wheel to stop any front fork movement.
And leave it in gear.

 

[digga]

ratties

I am looking for a set of heavy duty ratchet straps but with "snap hook" ends so that they can't unhook by accident like standard ratchet hooks. I have been using cable-ties to secure the normal hooks till now, but snap hooks look ideal.

I haven't seen any advertised in the UK, but for some reason there are loads on the US e-bay (like THESE) but trying to find the cost of postage to the UK is like pulling teeth. I did manage to get a price from the UPS website, which was about $250 - I guess either they or I had made a mistake.

So, does anyone know where I can get some in the UK?

How long ?
How wide?
How wide/ deep do you need the throat on the hooks?#


We have a contact that fabricates the straps for our use...(lifting etc)
from what you have said above:
4 mtrs length, forged winch hook,1" width... £10
Length and width as required..

 

[digga]

tied

After reading some of the above comments,

have a look at this:

http://www.kyaracing.com.au/product.htm

Brilliant idea......

i made one from a piece of 10mm re-bar for my KTM 400.

2 point fixing with a strap at the rear /big ty-rap at the front wheel..QUICK & EASY

And very easy to make if you have a gas hammer

 

[MikeP]

Thanks MikeP, these look promising. Perhaps I'm being thick here, but how does a "sewn loop" work? I'm guessing its the same as a Rok strap and you use it to create a noose around your anchoring point.

That's the way.

 

[Taff]

Cracking there on the original ADV bars is a common thing..mine were replaced under warranty within the first year and one has gone again....it's unlikely to be through the use of straps though, it's the construction of the bars I think.

But why would the crash bars crack? It's not as if they're carrying any weight. I could understand if they'd been in a crash.

We have a contact that fabricates the straps for our use...(lifting etc). From what you have said above: 4 mtrs length, forged winch hook,1" width... £10. Length and width as required..

I'm away for the weekend, but will try and pop into the Costco store in Cardiff. Thanks for the offer - I'll come back to you if they don't have anything.

 

[MikeP]

Maybe too late for the OP but I've just bought some new straps from these people:

http://cardno.co.uk/lle_price.htm#v04060

They do 1" motorcycle straps with snap-hooks for those looking.

I've bought the V04040 one inch straps with a loop at each end. As secure as a snap-hook but they are more versatile, you can slip the ratchet through the loop and attach the straps to anything that's handy whereas a snap-hook needs something that the hook can fit around.

 

[Wapping]

May be too late but these guys do excellent snap fit hooks, webbing belts, ratchets and looped belts. They will make them to any length you like.

trailer and straps

I have one of their trailers. Excellent bit of kit.