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Do any of you guys use a suspension saver or do you just ratchett down your front suspension a little?

I use a suspension saver so there is no play in the tie downs, and my suspension does not compress more than maybe an inch.

I just bought two of them for our mini's.

I've been told cinching down the mini's too much is not a good thing for their springs or seals.

I haven't seen too many people using them on the bigger bikes though. But I'd have to say it seems like a good idea. Especially if it's on the trailer a long time.

I use them all the time and think it is worth while - I have lost one before and the tie downs then become loose so I put a bungie cord around it and the forks.

Dave

I have tried using a seal saver many times but even with a rubber band or a bungie it always works itself loose, in turn the tie downs come undone and you are at risk of losing the bike. Id rather buy new seals than a new bike. Maybe a different brand or style would be better? For me its not worth the time or effort.

ps I am not very slow in my truck on the dirt either- even loaded with bikes.

I blew 3 fork seals (same one everytime) when having the bike tied down. Now with my seal saver i've yet to see one leak (knocks on wood).

[quote="ThumperX"]I blew 3 fork seals!


Did it taste like a regular seal?

I use a bike shoe that locks on the front tire and I don't have to use any straps!! Been using them for years and they work great.

I use a homemade fork support and seal savers.
HOPEFULLY my seals will last longer than I do.
(please don't ask my wife)

instigator wrote:

ThumperX wrote:I blew 3 fork seals!

Did it taste like a regular seal?

Since I had my fork springs replaced to stiffer for my weight, I cannot ratchet my forks down much at all. Maybe an inch. I doubt that is going to cause much of a problem, so I haven't worried about it.
Joe

I have found if you rachet down front and back the bike stays steady as a rock. You don't have to go full travel either.

I use a block of wood(poor mans seal saver) on my sons CR80R as upside down forks seem to leak more often. I tie down the back on it as well.

That's my two cents worth anyway, what ever works for you and keeps it in the trailer is good.

I use themmm the one time I didn't i blew one of my seals on my 450x now there both blown.. ARGHHH..

Been using them for several years now ... they do occasionally come loose, but I use carabiners (sp?) on the end of my tie downs also, so there is no risk of he bike disconnecting from the truck.

I have a couple of the ATK bike shoes that I used to use on my kids bikes, but I don't really like the way it locks the front wheel but allows everything else to sway ... probably ought to Ebay them or something.

I use one as well never lost one yet. the only time i don't use it is if I load my bike single in back of my pickup. love that stupid little thing keeps my bike very solid on the trailer.

Scott
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