Motorcycle Trailer Restraint System

Discussion in 'Want To Buy: Bikes & Accessories' started by PROVERBS254, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. ekraft84

    ekraft84 What's an apex?

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    Nice setup.

    The ease of use, not to mention the peace of mind of never wondering if your tie downs failed or if the bike somehow tipped over in the trailer is worth it alone, IMO. :thumb:
     
  2. 12v_dub

    12v_dub Rides with no training wheels

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    Pitbull TRS all the way

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  3. steve802cc

    steve802cc Knows an apex

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    Plus they are easier on the fork seals than strapping down the front end.

    I guess you can tell how popular they are :)
     
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  4. Zepp

    Zepp STT Staff

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    Pitbull FTW!!! It's the best system made and worth every penny.
     
  5. ekraft84

    ekraft84 What's an apex?

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    Absolutely. That's really the number one benefit for it, in general.
     
  6. BigCountry1125

    BigCountry1125 "Lovings"

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    Pit bull all the way! You know why it's expensive? Because they are worth every penny!


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  7. sobottka

    sobottka Rides with no training wheels

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    How much is your bike worth? How much did you spend on an exhaust, or bodywork, bolt ons etc. $300 per bike for a trs is nothing... I've used my trs since 2007 with no issues. Money well spent
     
  8. sheepofblue

    sheepofblue Rides with no training wheels

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    Both are great products but the Pitbull has the advantage of riding on your suspension with no straps.

    I do the love my Baxley though and just picked up a pitbull and am preparing some warranty voiding mods :eek:
     
  9. rdecae

    rdecae Rides with no training wheels

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    I have the baxley as well. bought it long before I knew about the pit bull TRS. The cost is actually pretty close, I think Baxley run 235.00 and the pit bull 300.00. my problem is as noted above, for whatever reason I still feel like I need the baxley. I use it all the time. for example I have an enclosed trailer and an open bed trailer. can you buy the plates by themselves? Because I already have two Baxley units, I have not spent the money on the TRS. But I do really like it. as far as suspension, most people way over tighten their tie downs. I have maybe 1" compression. I have ridden over curbs, hit road debris and basically driven my bikes in a baxley with tie downs every where possible. However I have seen pictures of bike in a wrecked upside down trailer with the bike still attached to the TRS. That is what sold me on the TRS.

    Plus the final point, as noted above, you can easily fit three bikes in the space that two bikes in Baxley can fit.

    In summary I wish the TRS system had been available many years ago when I bought my baxley, but until I have the money to do TRS, Baxley and tie downs do pretty good.
     
  10. PROVERBS254

    PROVERBS254 Rides with no training wheels

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    Hey i was wondering how often i could do it.:jester:
     
  11. PROVERBS254

    PROVERBS254 Rides with no training wheels

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    Oh believe me i understand i was just trying to find a more budget friendly restraint so i do not cut into my budget for trackdays. I'm good at securing my bike with the wheel chock and CD for the handle bars. I was looking to upgrade for ease of use, suspension and peace of mind especially since i will be traveling more this year for track days. Now it’s a decision on what to cut out to get them because i will definitely get the Pit Bull TRS. Once again thanks and the pics are awesome.
     
  12. ekraft84

    ekraft84 What's an apex?

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    STG sells the TRS for $289. Save a little bit of money.
     
  13. leviealding

    leviealding Rides with no training wheels

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    Says the guy with Pit ball listed as a sponser:wtf:
     
  14. Gorilla

    Gorilla Do What?

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    Hey I use thier stands :bounce:
     
  15. cyclepath

    cyclepath Rides with no training wheels

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    I use the pitbulls now because it came with a bike and they are quality.

    Another option is the STS. Strapless stands. I ran these for years and they were the original before Pitbull modified the design. Also a great strapless option. Palella still prefers it over the Pitbull. Pitbull can be a pain to line up sometimes and is kinda bulky.
     
  16. Whitney Arnold

    Whitney Arnold Run it wide. The grass is a safe place.

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    Someone sell me a couple of the PitBull's used for a Honda 1K????? Lets trade up for it?
     
  17. mattie9052

    mattie9052 Rides with no training wheels

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    i have a strapless motorcycle stand if, anybody is interested,
    im too sacred to drill into my truck bed to install it.
    so its just sitting in the garage,
    i might trade it for a new rear tire or something, for my aprilia
     
  18. cyclepath

    cyclepath Rides with no training wheels

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    Too scared to drill the truck bed? But you will ride 150mph with your knee on the ground. Man up!!!
     
  19. CHINO52405

    CHINO52405 Rides with no training wheels

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    So what about the open trailer crowd? Anyone haul with a pit bull in an open trailer and not use a chock or any additional safety precautions?
     
  20. Jramsey8258

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    I've seen them on open trailers. A some of them still put straps on the front, some didn't.
     

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