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A note on [http://www.canyondancer.com/ Canyon Dancers] ties from Craig: I do tech at track days, and there are always several bikes that come through with messed up sticking throttles. Yup, they all used a Canyon Dancer. When I tie down my 250s I just use [https://www.ancra.com/consumer/productdivision.php?division=Motorcycle Ancra tie downs]. Hooking a pair of Ancra soft ties to the '''lower''' triple before loading the bike makes things a little easier to hook up, especially if you are loading the bike by yourself.

A note on '''[http://www.canyondancer.com/ Canyon Dancers]''' ties from [http://www.ninja250.org/Craig Craig]: I do tech at track days, and there are always several bikes that come through with messed up sticking throttles. Yup, they all used a Canyon Dancer. When I tie down my 250s I just use [https://www.ancra.com/consumer/productdivision.php?division=Motorcycle Ancra tie downs]. Hooking a pair of Ancra soft ties to the '''lower''' triple before loading the bike makes things a little easier to hook up, especially if you are loading the bike by yourself.

Loop these around the lower triple tree and fork tube ~ you shouldn't have an issue with touching any plastic from this point:

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====Alternate front tie points====

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In some situations, crossing the straps could work better, such as where the tie-down points are too wide or too high and pull significantly on the fairings. For example: If you need to use the normal tie-downs in a truck, halfway up the bed and in the far corners. Crossing the straps there may actually be the best solution.

Loop the straps (via soft-ties) around the forks, just above the lower triple:

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Using soft ties, put the plastic hooks right on the fender. This shouldn't create a lot of pressure, but there could be enough that over time it would wear through the paint. Wrap the hooks in shop rags or towels. This shouldn't cause any problems for short trips, but if you're going a long way, put a couple layers of adhesive shelf liner on the fender so the hooks wear on that, instead of the paint.

'''And there's always the E-Z John Deere option:'''

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====Using a moving van====

The general guidelines given here all still apply. You may want to read the article on [[Hauling on a trailer|towing in a trailer]] for more information on tying things down. As many trailers and vans have more than one rail, you should use those to your advantage. You can see here how the bike is strapped to the upper and lower rails on each side of the truck. Make sure you also strap down anything that may slide into the bike, and put blankets or other soft stuff around your bike.

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====In a trailer====

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-A note on [http://www.canyondancer.com/ Canyon Dancers] ties from Craig: I do tech at track days, and there are always several bikes that come through with messed up sticking throttles. Yup, they all used a Canyon Dancer. When I tie down my 250s I just use [https://www.ancra.com/consumer/productdivision.php?division=Motorcycle Ancra tie downs]. Hooking a pair of Ancra soft ties to the '''lower''' triple before loading the bike makes things a little easier to hook up, especially if you are loading the bike by yourself.
+A note on '''[http://www.canyondancer.com/ Canyon Dancers]''' ties from [http://www.ninja250.org/Craig Craig]: I do tech at track days, and there are always several bikes that come through with messed up sticking throttles. Yup, they all used a Canyon Dancer. When I tie down my 250s I just use [https://www.ancra.com/consumer/productdivision.php?division=Motorcycle Ancra tie downs]. Hooking a pair of Ancra soft ties to the '''lower''' triple before loading the bike makes things a little easier to hook up, especially if you are loading the bike by yourself.
 Loop these around the lower triple tree and fork tube ~ you shouldn't have an issue with touching any plastic from this point:
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 [[Image:Hauling a bike 6.jpg|150px]]
+====Alternate front tie points====
+[[image:IMG_2295.JPG|90px]]
+[[image:IMG_2296-2.JPG|150px]]
+In some situations, crossing the straps could work better, such as where the tie-down points are too wide or too high and pull significantly on the fairings. For example: If you need to use the normal tie-downs in a truck, halfway up the bed and in the far corners. Crossing the straps there may actually be the best solution.
+Loop the straps (via soft-ties) around the forks, just above the lower triple:
+[[Image:Hauling a bike 2.jpg|100px]]
+Using soft ties, put the plastic hooks right on the fender. This shouldn't create a lot of pressure, but there could be enough that over time it would wear through the paint. Wrap the hooks in shop rags or towels. This shouldn't cause any problems for short trips, but if you're going a long way, put a couple layers of adhesive shelf liner on the fender so the hooks wear on that, instead of the paint.
 '''And there's always the E-Z John Deere option:'''
 [[Image:Hauling a bike 7.jpg|150px]]
+====Using a moving van====
+The general guidelines given here all still apply. You may want to read the article on [[Hauling on a trailer|towing in a trailer]] for more information on tying things down. As many trailers and vans have more than one rail, you should use those to your advantage. You can see here how the bike is strapped to the upper and lower rails on each side of the truck. Make sure you also strap down anything that may slide into the bike, and put blankets or other soft stuff around your bike.
+[[image:DSC02197.jpg|150px]]
 ====In a trailer====
+See also: [[Hauling on a trailer]]
 Many people find that using a motorcycle trailer is handier than putting their bike in the back of a truck. [http://www.uhaul.com/towing/ U HAUL] has a motorcycle trailer that rents for about $15 a day. It's very easy to load/unload a bike in it. It has 4 tie down points and a built-in wheel chock up front. Easy loading because of the included ramp. You'll need a 2" hitch ball to tow it.