Fork Saver

Pete · 12-18-2006, 04:11 PM

Anyone use one of these, or one like it, when transporting their dirtbike? I bought one, thinking it was a good idea, but I can never seem to get enough tension on it to keep it in place. I'm sure I could if I was using ratchet straps, but prefer to use regular cam-lock straps.

G-ForceJunkie · 12-18-2006, 11:11 PM

Toss it in the trash and move on.

SerialThriller · 12-19-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie

Toss it in the trash and move on.

Why do you say that? It seems like a decent concept.

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 09:47 AM

my buddy used one on his dirt bike with no problems

G-ForceJunkie · 12-19-2006, 10:07 AM

Its a solution in search of a problem...and if it pops out, your bikes now tied down way too loose.

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 10:09 AM

i didn't think about that. that would suck. be riding down the road and your bike take a dump on the trailer

luvtolean · 12-19-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by G-ForceJunkie

Its a solution in search of a problem...and if it pops out, your bikes now tied down way too loose.

And bikes tied in too loose in the back of pick ups like to fall through the rear window.

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 10:28 AM

that would ruin your day. i have not heard of that one

luvtolean · 12-19-2006, 10:31 AM

I've paid for that one...

Mojave954 · 01-01-2007, 04:26 PM

Always concerned with the DB falling over in the back. Shouldn't as long as there is decent tension on the forks. I use a three point tie down with ratchets and have yet to have a problem.

G-ForceJunkie · 01-01-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

And bikes tied in too loose in the back of pick ups like to fall through the rear window.

Actualy, mine fell over sideways and the bark buster beat the hell of the side of my dads truck. Doh!

CBRVFR · 01-01-2007, 11:55 PM

I got ya fork saver right heah...

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G-ForceJunkie · 01-02-2007, 01:39 AM

Hey, is that a Snow Peak Titanium Spork? I got one!

johnnycrash · 01-22-2007, 03:10 PM

I ran one of those for years with no problems - I think it saves fork seals. The one I had had a velcro strap to keep it in place. I also had ratchet straps which would put enough force on the tire that it didn't matter anyway.

12-18-2006, 04:11 PM	#1
Pete Pit Mule Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: at ma momma house Age: 43 Posts: 253	Fork Saver Anyone use one of these, or one like it, when transporting their dirtbike? I bought one, thinking it was a good idea, but I can never seem to get enough tension on it to keep it in place. I'm sure I could if I was using ratchet straps, but prefer to use regular cam-lock straps. Attached Thumbnails

12-18-2006, 11:11 PM	#2
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 625	Re: Fork Saver Toss it in the trash and move on.

12-19-2006, 09:47 AM	#4
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Fork Saver my buddy used one on his dirt bike with no problems __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 10:07 AM	#5
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 625	Re: Fork Saver Its a solution in search of a problem...and if it pops out, your bikes now tied down way too loose.

12-19-2006, 10:09 AM	#6
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Fork Saver i didn't think about that. that would suck. be riding down the road and your bike take a dump on the trailer __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 10:28 AM	#8
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Fork Saver that would ruin your day. i have not heard of that one __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 10:31 AM	#9
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,341	Re: Fork Saver I've paid for that one...

01-01-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
Mojave954 GONE PLAID! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): 08 FJR, 08 R 1200 GS Posts: 902	Re: Fork Saver Always concerned with the DB falling over in the back. Shouldn't as long as there is decent tension on the forks. I use a three point tie down with ratchets and have yet to have a problem.

01-01-2007, 11:55 PM	#12
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,030	Re: Fork Saver I got ya fork saver right heah... __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

01-02-2007, 01:39 AM	#13
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 625	Re: Fork Saver Hey, is that a Snow Peak Titanium Spork? I got one!

01-22-2007, 03:10 PM	#14
johnnycrash Join Date: 01-17-2007 Age: 39 Bike(s): busa Posts: 24	Re: Fork Saver I ran one of those for years with no problems - I think it saves fork seals. The one I had had a velcro strap to keep it in place. I also had ratchet straps which would put enough force on the tire that it didn't matter anyway.