Cycle Cynch & Canyon Dancers

[feederbb]

Any info on these would be great. Just looking for some way to tie the FJ down to my rail trailer. Seems like no mater what I run straps to for the tie downs, it ends up rubbing or marking something. These were recommended by a friend of mine who track races, for bikes that are fairing tie down impaired. Don't know how I would feel about anything on my throttle tube. I have tied down many a dirt bike but they don't weigh 600lbs and are ALLREADY scratched up. Please no lectures about trailering to ride, just don't want that 5+ hrs of straight line slab from here in Utah to ride with my buddies in So Cal. I know IF I was a real man......  Thanks guys. 

[Dan Filetti]

I've used canyon dancers to good effect for years, on many different bikes.  The only down-side is that they tend to 'hike-up' the grips.  A minor annoyance....

Never had an issue with them otherwise.  I have never tried Cycle Cynch.

Good Luck.

Dan

[racerman_27410]

i use the canyon dancer but modified its use somewhat (of course)  i actually Cut 2" PVC tubes slightly shorter than the grips and capped them.

i then slide the tubes into the canyon dancer grip loops then over the grips.... this puts the stress and bunching on the PVC instead of the grips/throttle tube.

KOokaloo!

Frank

[rlucas]

i use the canyon dancer but modified its use somewhat (of course)  i actually Cut 2" PVC tubes slightly shorter than the grips and capped them.

i then slide the tubes into the canyon dancer grip loops then over the grips.... this puts the stress and bunching on the PVC instead of the grips/throttle tube.

KOokaloo!

Frank

Excellent idea, Frank. I tried the Canyon Dancer and it definitely caused the throttle tube to bind. These days, I use soft ties over the lower triple clamp.

-Rossi-

[the fan]

I use the canyon dancer and rarely have trouble with the grips. The trick seems to be to pull the straps tight before attaching the tie downs.

[andyb]

I understand that you can break helibars with them, but no issue on the stock setups.