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Most trackday riders will at some point cause unnecessary damage to their bike due to incorrectly tying down their bike during transportation. There’re lots of different ways you can tie the bike down but for the most effective way you need just two straps and to follow some very simple rules.

1.Front wheel must push against something solid.

2.Anchor points are ground level or low down and forward of your strap fixing points on the bike.

◼ When pulling down on the straps or tightening the ratchet strap, you want to compress the rear suspension. (So, ideally strap to the subframe or footrest

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