Motorcycle chocks

[chrissybird]

Now that we've ordered the TH, we're starting to look at accessories Our toys are a variety of bikes (5 between the 2 of us). I saw the thread from 2013 on the same topic, but was wondering if there was any latest and greatest products/ideas. We'd really like ones that have a base that bolts down with removable chocks, but are open to suggestions.

We'll always be hauling two bikes. We have a Concours 14 (the heaviest at about 700#), Honda Super Hawk (track bike), Ninja 300 (my baby), and two dual sports (DR 650 & Yamaha TW 200). Depending on the destination, it could pretty much be a mix of any of them on board.

Thanks in advance! Any other sport bikers out there that do track days?

[Biker]

Biker bar. No straps

[andy29847]

I use Harbor Freight wheel chocks. I put threaded inserts in the floor so I could bolt in the chocks and also remove them when I want to. I normally carry 3 bikes - a Kawasaki Versys, a KLX 400, and a TW200.

[dwhit]

ANDY- Interesting solution you have. Did you drill these inserts all the way thru? I'm curious how you did this and what insert you used. I need to hold two 800lb bikes.

[andy29847]

I used a threaded insert that would fit flush to the top of the floor, but did not go through the 1" plywood used for the floor in the garage of my toyhauler. I carefully drilled a pilot hole and then screwed in the insert.

Shop The Hillman Group 4-Count 1/4-in Zinc Alloy Standard (SAE) Wood Insert Lock Nuts at Lowes.com



The bolts that hold the chocks down aren't really stressed except when you load and unload the bike. The straps hold the bike in place during travel.

FWIW, my ramp door is slippery as goose poop when wet. Be very careful when loading or unloading bikes in wet conditions (get help).

I don't ride my bikes in. I am too old, my legs are too short, and I'm scared. I stand beside my bike, engine running, bike in gear, and use the engine power to get up the ramp. Too unload, I again stand beside the bike, bike not running, engine in gear, and use the clutch and front brake for resistance while I back the bike down the ramp.

[andy29847]

From dewhit:

2014 XLR 415AMP, 2011 F350 6.7 DRW, restored 82 Wing, 02 Shadow, 06 ST1300A, NRA Benefactors...currently near Anderson, SC.

I sold my 82 Goldwing when I bought the toyhauler. I loved that bike. I live in Trenton, SC, ~80 miles south of Anderson. I am home for the winter.

[Keystone]

I like Condor chocks. Use one on my table lift also.

[stevejd235]

Chrissybird,
There are a few Chock threads on the XLR board. Using the search tool, I found one that I started earlier this year.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ighlight=chock

Happy reading....

[breezyhillfarm]

Originally Posted by andy29847

I used a threaded insert that would fit flush to the top of the floor, but did not go through the 1" plywood used for the floor in the garage of my toyhauler. I carefully drilled a pilot hole and then screwed in the insert.

Shop The Hillman Group 4-Count 1/4-in Zinc Alloy Standard (SAE) Wood Insert Lock Nuts at Lowes.com



The bolts that hold the chocks down aren't really stressed except when you load and unload the bike. The straps hold the bike in place during travel.

FWIW, my ramp door is slippery as goose poop when wet. Be very careful when loading or unloading bikes in wet conditions (get help).

I don't ride my bikes in. I am too old, my legs are too short, and I'm scared. I stand beside my bike, engine running, bike in gear, and use the engine power to get up the ramp. Too unload, I again stand beside the bike, bike not running, engine in gear, and use the clutch and front brake for resistance while I back the bike down the ramp.

Brilliant!


2014 XLR27HFS
2006 Ford F450 Diesel Dually
2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
2004 Harley Road King Custom (Gemma)

[dwhit]

OK...you drilled into the rubberized floor of the TH and pushed in an insert. Very good thinking. No, I haven't loaded my new-to-me XLR TH yet...but I will shortly as we stay in the KEYS over winter. I'll haul my restored '82 WING as my wife doesn't appreciate my ST1300 rear seat. In summer I'll be in CO and intend to ride a CRF230L over the narrow gauge railbeds in the mountains. I love mtcyls but I have hip issues and other creeping maladies that keep me from doing all I'd like so I'm kind-of in a hurry. I understand your slippery floor warning. It's been raining pretty-much everyday here at the SC/GA border for weeks. "I don't ride my bikes in. I am too old, my legs are too short, and I'm scared." Geesh...describes me perfectly!

Thanks gentlemen for the replies and the photos!

No more trailer pulled by under-powered Class A...big upgrade for me.

[Blacknchromehd]

We use Condor mounts for our heavier harley's and so far 30,000 miles being in the trailer and not one issue.

[chrissybird]

Originally Posted by stevejd235

Chrissybird,
There are a few Chock threads on the XLR board. Using the search tool, I found one that I started earlier this year.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ighlight=chock

Happy reading....

Thanks Steve, I missed that one on my search!

[MilCop4523]

love teh classic wings. I have to decide what to do with my 83 Interstate this winter. strip it down and fresh paint, replace water pump and seals. new tires,

its been a garage queen since my military injury in 2007 when i shortly after that day dropped it making a simple turn in the parking lot and it took 3 guys to pick it up for me.
I could not think of having DW on the back and my dropping it with her on it.

[dwhit]

MilCop4523-I painted mine all black. It arrived with the old VETTER equipment. I really love the machine and she loves me back. Prob'ly 75K since I bought her for $2K back in '98. Pulls a pop-up that we wore-out and replaced with a Bunkhouse that we still have. Need to sell it.

The water pump is an easy replacement. Remember that the neutral lite has a mechanical connection down in there...don't put it back together 'less you know the lite is operating in between 1st & 2nd. Mine was goofed-up when I purchased it. I replaced pump for weeping.

All I do on the WING is replace oil, tires, pads & battery...a wonderful machine.

Going to be great hauling it in the XLR.

[mrdon003]

I guess it depends how much money you want to spend, I went the same way with harbor freight chocks but I bolted mine to a piece of painted plywood and then screwed the plywood to the floor so there wasn't big holes in floor if I decided to sell RV later, plus I screwed some tie downs on to plywood too and I cut the plywood to fit in the back of truck bed so I can put it back there if I wanted to haul bikes in back of truck.

If you look in bike magazines you can find coupons to get these for around $25.00 or get 20% off ($8 off).

Motorcycle Wheel Chock

Originally Posted by andy29847

I use Harbor Freight wheel chocks. I put threaded inserts in the floor so I could bolt in the chocks and also remove them when I want to. I normally carry 3 bikes - a Kawasaki Versys, a KLX 400, and a TW200.

[Orange Crush]

I use Pit Bull Trailer Restraints for my sport bikes. But in case I have a buddy that I don't have "pins" for his axle, I have a Baxley Sport Chock. I use it in the pits too. They are all rock solid.

[andy29847]

I use these rings on my dirt bikes. They work great.

Dirt Bike Canyon Dancer Tiedown Strap Rings | MotoSport

[chrissybird]

Originally Posted by Orange Crush

I use Pit Bull Trailer Restraints for my sport bikes. But in case I have a buddy that I don't have "pins" for his axle, I have a Baxley Sport Chock. I use it in the pits too. They are all rock solid.

Thanks OC, sent you a PM