Pit-Bull TRS for the FJR

rdrasher · Jun 2, 2023

Just installed my new Pit-Bull TRS (Trailer Restraint System). I've always wanted one and now they finally make one for the FJR!

The TRS holds the bike vertical and in place via pins or in our case a pin and replacement castle nut through the rear axle. Since the TRS and rear axle is now clamped down to the floor there is no need for tie downs or straps, etc. and the suspension is no longer under load, so it can freely bounce up and down as you travel. When you remove the bike all that's left is a plate on the floor!

rdrasher · Jun 2, 2023

HilltownDave · Jun 3, 2023

That looks really slick!
Waaaaay more sexy than a $60 Chinese wheel chock from Harbor Freight!

VAcracker · Jun 3, 2023

That super sweet gadget and trailer setup.

Rocnsanman · Jun 3, 2023

Thanks for this. Great timing as I am in the market for just such a device for my toy hauler. Seems well made and durable. Pictures are very helpful.

Rocnsanman · Jun 3, 2023

Very nice. Did you use a conventional front wheel chock as well?

MotoMike · Jun 3, 2023

Very nice!

SkooterG · Jun 3, 2023

Is it a one person operation? Or, does it take two?

rdrasher · Jun 3, 2023

Rocnsanman said:
Very nice. Did you use a conventional front wheel chock as well?

No other restraints or stabilizers needed with this setup. Just the TRS system at the back wheel does all the work!

rdrasher · Jun 3, 2023

SkooterG said:
Is it a one person operation? Or, does it take two?

One person is all that's needed.

Put the "goal posts" as I call them on the rear axle (while the bike is on the side stand or center stand) and there is a bungee to hook onto the bike and lift it up off the ground while moving around. Then drop the goal posts right in front of the receiver and roll the bike into its final position where it is captured by the floor clamps and then you put the safety pins in place and done!

rdrasher · Jun 3, 2023

Daniel Maldonado said:
Thanks for this. Great timing as I am in the market for just such a device for my toy hauler. Seems well made and durable. Pictures are very helpful.

These things are rock solid. They've been used by racers for years and years now.

Here's 3 bikes in a flipped over trailer with TRS systems keeping them in place!

Oldjeep · Jun 3, 2023

Ok, first, neat system. Second, why a trailer?

Rocnsanman · Jun 3, 2023

A toy hauler for me. I can trailer my bike and sleep in the trailer as my Gf and I travel around the USA. While we both like to ride we don't like to ride everywhere, every day. This just makes sense for us.

RiderJoe · Jun 3, 2023

Very nice setup! I am wondering - there is no interference between the bottom of the muffler and the right side pin on the stand? It doesn’t look like it on the picture, but it is close.

Paul Miles · Jun 4, 2023

I've used the TRS system for over 10 years on my R-1 race bike. ROCK SOLID, PERIOD. Glad to hear they make the 'pins' for the FJR now. This is simply the best set up out there. FYI- make sure your wood trailer floor isn't rotted out. They are a little pricey and you'll see they are worth it after the first use.

rdrasher · Jun 4, 2023

Oldjeep said:
Ok, first, neat system. Second, why a trailer?

Thanks.
As far as the trailering, my wife is willing to put in several hours on the bike, but NOT all day riding day after day on a trip. I want her to enjoy riding around the country on great roads and view scenery that you don't find in central FL. So it's a bit of a compromise, but worth it.

Plus she works in the hotel business, so it's a nice change to bring our own place to stay with us instead.

rdrasher · Jun 4, 2023

RiderJoe said:
Very nice setup! I am wondering - there is no interference between the bottom of the muffler and the right side pin on the stand? It doesn’t look like it on the picture, but it is close.

Yeah it's kind of close. I'm thinking of pulling the pin and rotating it 90* to give it a little more room under the exhaust just in case.

rdrasher · Jun 4, 2023

Paul Miles said:
I've used the TRS system for over 10 years on my R-1 race bike. ROCK SOLID, PERIOD. Glad to hear they make the 'pins' for the FJR now. This is simply the best set up out there. FYI- make sure your wood trailer floor isn't rotted out. They are a little pricey and you'll see they are worth it after the first use.

The real reason I got the class C toy hauler was.......
Haul my race bikes to the track!
I'm too old to be sitting in the paddock in full leathers under a little canopy with the FL sun beating down on me.

Also, taking the RV to COTA to watch MotoGP isn't too bad either.

dpickens · Jun 4, 2023

rdrasher said:
Just installed my new Pit-Bull TRS (Trailer Restraint System). I've always wanted one and now they finally make one for the FJR!

The TRS holds the bike vertical and in place via pins or in our case a pin and replacement castle nut through the rear axle. Since the TRS and rear axle is now clamped down to the floor there is no need for tie downs or straps, etc. and the suspension is no longer under load, so it can freely bounce up and down as you travel. When you remove the bike all that's left is a plate on the floor!

That trailer looks like a nice setup as well!

bradman · Aug 6, 2024

Do I have to make any modifications to my 2021 to use the Pitbull system?

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