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Haven't had the option of anchor points but perhaps should take a Kango Drill & some anchors next time using the BC ferries? ;-)
Bike is always in gear to reduce moving.
I carry a small elastic cord with loops tied in each end. One loop is hooked over the front brake lever, lever pulled tight, then wrapped by the cord to hold the front brake on. Other loop goes over lever. A heavy bungee or tie strap runs from the side stand to the front wheel to prevent the side stand from folding back if the bike slides forward. The front wheel is locked to the left if possible to lower the bike as far as possible tilted to the left.
BC Ferries provide stepped wedge blocks so if any are available, I stuff one under the right side to prevent the bike from flopping to that side.
Not had any bike fall on a ferry but almost dropped the ST when crossing an oil or fuel spot in the rain. Buttock pucker time that was. It was more of a MX move than anything and I'll continue to claim that it was pure skill. ;-)
I have seen some bikes fall due to the bike sliding forward and folding up the stand. Don't recall a Harley stand folding up but have seen them fall to the right. Don't Harley stands all lock down in some manner? I don't work on or ride them but seem to remember....
Anyone in favor of center stand on a ferry? I talked to a couple of guys who did that on...can't recall but were not ST. Thought it was a bad idea but might be corrected...
Bike is always in gear to reduce moving.
I carry a small elastic cord with loops tied in each end. One loop is hooked over the front brake lever, lever pulled tight, then wrapped by the cord to hold the front brake on. Other loop goes over lever. A heavy bungee or tie strap runs from the side stand to the front wheel to prevent the side stand from folding back if the bike slides forward. The front wheel is locked to the left if possible to lower the bike as far as possible tilted to the left.
BC Ferries provide stepped wedge blocks so if any are available, I stuff one under the right side to prevent the bike from flopping to that side.
Not had any bike fall on a ferry but almost dropped the ST when crossing an oil or fuel spot in the rain. Buttock pucker time that was. It was more of a MX move than anything and I'll continue to claim that it was pure skill. ;-)
I have seen some bikes fall due to the bike sliding forward and folding up the stand. Don't recall a Harley stand folding up but have seen them fall to the right. Don't Harley stands all lock down in some manner? I don't work on or ride them but seem to remember....
Anyone in favor of center stand on a ferry? I talked to a couple of guys who did that on...can't recall but were not ST. Thought it was a bad idea but might be corrected...