Front wheel chock recommendations?

[movenon]

If it's only for one use or maybe two, I use ratchet tie downs, strategically placed they will have the bike rock solid.

I also only transport a bike occasionally and don't feel it warrants spending any money.  It also means I'm not tied down to one vehicle or trailer.

Noel

I like it Noel...I think I'll go that route but just add a home-made bit of track with a front stop as Hein suggested.  I'm probably riding from the WCR to the Central (Black Hills Rally) in May/June.  That's a 1,400 miles of mostly desert freeway and it got me thinking about trailering options.

Think lawn chair, cooler, tools, extra wine in your case  , heck I even brought along a small air compressor.
George

[ribbert]

If it's only for one use or maybe two, I use ratchet tie downs, strategically placed they will have the bike rock solid.

I also only transport a bike occasionally and don't feel it warrants spending any money.  It also means I'm not tied down to one vehicle or trailer.

Noel

I like it Noel...I think I'll go that route but just add a home-made bit of track with a front stop as Hein suggested.  I'm probably riding from the WCR to the Central (Black Hills Rally) in May/June.  That's a 1,400 miles of mostly desert freeway and it got me thinking about trailering options.

I once took the chainsaw to a couple of pallets to drop in either side of the wheels and firm against the sides of the trailer.

I also know what it feels like to look in the side mirror of a flat tray ute and see a brand new VF750 bouncing along the bitumen, banging in and out of the rear wheels before severing the last rope and cartwheeling off into the bush at 100Kph. I was delivering it to it's new owner and there was no around to give me lift back if I rode it there, so I threw it on the back of the ute.
(That was probably the only VF750 that never chewed up its camshafts  )

This was pre tie down days and I was never a boy scout or a truckie and my knots left a lot to be desired.

Of course Ron, this is all just small talk, the real point of interest is, WHAT IS THE PROJECT BIKE?


Noel

[Firehawk068]

I use the same Harbor Freight one as George.......................And yes, it clears the rotors no problem, and yes the wheel gets wedged in there to the point that you need help getting it back out..........
Next time I use it, I am going to try what George did with the piece of wood.

That project bike.......................Did it cost somewhere around $600.00? 

[giantkiller]

I use this one from Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1800-lb-capacity-motorcycle-standwheel-chock-61670.html
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when I do not want to pull out the Condor.  Both can hold up my big motorcycles while I have changed the exhausts.

I have Pingle chocks to haul motorcycles.  I prefer the Condor and the Harbor Freight since they will hold the motorcycle upright while I am attaching the tie down straps.

I have 2 of these from harbor freight and they work perfect for hauling 2 fjs in my f250 spacing is perfect. I got them on sale and a 20% off coupon. Two different visits.for $37 each. I'm going to copy them in aluminum for a super light trailer I'm making out of aluminum semi load locks.

[Capn Ron]

Think lawn chair, cooler, tools, extra wine in your case  , heck I even brought along a small air compressor.
George

Yeah, that's how I roll out to Moab every year with the rock crawler.  A STUPID amount of tools and spares to get teh rig running again after various amounts of carnage.  Oh...and yes, plenty of wine!   

[Capn Ron]

I also know what it feels like to look in the side mirror of a flat tray ute and see a brand new VF750 bouncing along the bitumen, banging in and out of the rear wheels before severing the last rope and cartwheeling off into the bush at 100Kph. I was delivering it to it's new owner and there was no around to give me lift back if I rode it there, so I threw it on the back of the ute.
(That was probably the only VF750 that never chewed up its camshafts  )

This was pre tie down days and I was never a boy scout or a truckie and my knots left a lot to be desired.

I think the entire group just had a collective *cringe* reading the above.  I can't imagine the heartbreak!  I rode with a Harley guy for a few days and in the mornings as I was strapping down my tent with two load straps and a bungee cord for a backup, he would lay into me for being OCD about things.  I said, "Well, you must not have ever had something fall off the back of your bike!"  He said, "Oh, yeah...I had a softbag slide off the back last year...lost all my camping gear."  WTF??  When I'm riding, driving or towing...I don't want to be thinking about whether the load is secure.

Of course Ron, this is all just small talk, the real point of interest is, WHAT IS THE PROJECT BIKE?

Noel

Oh...nothing too exciting.  It's not even something I was seeking out, it just popped up in conversation with some new friends....  "An '89 Suzuki GS500E with low miles and some electrical issue...want it for free?"  Call it a crime of opportunity if you like...not exactly sure what it will be used for.  A loaner for guests?  A grocery getter?  A starter bike for the next girlfriend that comes along?  Operative word in this not-so-grand scheme is:  FREE.

[aviationfred]

Here are some close up shots of the brake rotors.

[fj1289]

Hi all!

Hope your holidays were as happy as mine!  

I'm looking to put a wheel chock on the flatbed trailer and wondered what you guys have used, liked and can recommend.  Under $100 is the target...I've seen the Baxley and I'd typically go for that, but this will probably be used ONCE.  I'll need it to pick up a project bike this week and there is a possibility that I would trailer the FJ at some point in the future.

Any "quick and easy" solutions out there that worked great?  Any "Totally worth the $90" products you've used?  Simple home fab ideas?7

Easy - get the Baxley sport chock.  Use it once, and I'll give you a hundred for it.  Done and done for under $90!   

[fj1289]

Seriously though the Baxley is by far the best wheel chock I've used or seen.   Had two in the trailer that was stolen.  Very stable in the trailer and extremely handy and easy to use in the pits or garage.  I'd say they are worth double the list price!  

Also no need to drill into the truck or trailer.   Only takes a couple straps to keep forward pressure on the bike to keep it all secure (a lot of people run the tiedowns forward from the foot pegs)