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Discussion in 'Towing' started by peterlev, Jun 5, 2010.

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Jun 5, 2010 at 9:18 AM

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does anyone know how well it works w/ a full size bike in the bed w/ rear tire sitting on tailgate in down position. does it bounce during ride? is there a special way to tie it down and make the bike secure?

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I put a tie down from the d-ring on one side, over the swing arm (dirtbike) to the d-ring n the other side. works good for me

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two 450's work fine with the tailgate down... dc short bed

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Did the extra D-Ring mod on the corners and my bike did not bounce at all. It was tied down at 4 points.

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