I use the Canyon Dancer (not too tight) and the wire loops welded to
the frame. Works great.

--- In ApriliaAtlantic@yahoogroups.com, "dgntlk" <reallyjunk@...>
wrote:
>
> I have the same problem with Canyon Dancer. I did notice the wire
> loops welded to the frame. I am going to attempt to use them next
time.
> thanks for the info
> -Dom
> --- In ApriliaAtlantic@yahoogroups.com, "kskorn" <kkorn@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In ApriliaAtlantic@yahoogroups.com, "dgntlk" <reallyjunk@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500. I am using canyon dancer
straps
> > > across the handle bars. I am looking for a good place to
strap down
> > > the back.. I don't think that the grab bars are a good spot.
Any
> > > suggestions?
> > > Thanks in advance
> > > -Dom
> > >
> > First, make sure you don't pull too tight on the handlebars...my
> > dealer told me of someone that broke them that way. Just snug
enough
> > to keep the scooter from tipping.
> >
> > I'm not very happy with the Canyon Dancer because of what it
does to
> > the rubber handgrips. I've just bought another product called the
> > Cycle Cynch. See their website at http://www.cyclecynch.com/ I
haven't
> > used it yet.
> >
> > Second, I tie to the passenger grab handles with soft ties.
Also, if
> > you look up under the side bodywork, about even with the rear
wheel,
> > you will find small wire loops welded to the frame on both
sides. I
> > suspect that was where the scooter was tied down in the shipping
> > crate. There isn't enough room for a hook, but maybe for some
kind of
> > a strap tiedown.
> >
> > Ken
> > '03 AA500
> > Austin, TX
> >
>