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Gonzo
05-04-2012, 09:07 AM
Ok,

So I was looking for something to hold my bike upright while doing oil changes, etc, and I bought the harbor freight wheel chock. (the black one) The good news is, it holds the bike up great. The bad news is, the only way I can get my bike out of it is to disassemble the chock. I have tried 3 different adjustments, and every time I have to get my wife to help take it apart while I hold the bike. Any ideas for something simple I can use to hold my Voyager upright to do oil changes, check fluid levels etc? Apparently the chock was a waste of money.

ringadingh
05-04-2012, 10:04 AM
We use the same wheel chock here, and we can pull the bike out of it, It does take a good effort to get it out though. Perhaps you could drill a new pair of holes that will make it easier for you to get it out.

markclark57
05-04-2012, 11:05 AM
Patricia and I use this one
http://locknloadwheelchocks.com/
They are adjustable for different tire sizes. One good tug and you're free.

Gonzo
05-04-2012, 06:16 PM
Thanks. I think I'm gonna play with this one a little more and see if I can make it work.

ToeJam
05-04-2012, 07:19 PM
Patricia and I use this one
http://locknloadwheelchocks.com/
They are adjustable for different tire sizes. One good tug and you're free.

I want one of these.

anchornomad
05-05-2012, 12:27 AM
Wheeldock Cannot beat this one. Works fantastic!!!!

http://www.wheeldock.com/

markclark57
05-05-2012, 12:41 AM
I want one of these.

They are considerably more $$$ than the Harbor Freight ones, but we like them. :tup:

anchornomad
05-05-2012, 12:45 AM
What are you paying for the Harbor Freight chock? Wheeldock were great to deal with and on sale. Can use it on the trailer as well. $199 on sale still.

Gonzo
05-05-2012, 07:06 PM
What are you paying for the Harbor Freight chock? Wheeldock were great to deal with and on sale. Can use it on the trailer as well. $199 on sale still.

Got it for a little over 40 bucks. Finally got it to work. Looking at the chock from the side with the bike in it, it looks loose, but the bike is in it solid. When I use it, I'll still strap the bike down for added security.

jestephens
05-05-2012, 09:52 PM
I think I have the same one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97841.html

It works great, but I drilled two holes in my floor to drop pins in and hold it still while I drive in or pull it out.

A guy I work with bolted his to a sheet of plywood long enough for the whole bike. So driving on, you don't push it across the floor, and taking off it can't scoot with the bike.

jestephens
05-05-2012, 09:57 PM
I don't see a price, but this one looks to be easy to use

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl_692UsNHQ

http://smartchock.com/site/welcome-motorcycle-chock-stand-smartchock.php

Top Cat
05-05-2012, 10:45 PM
I don't see a price, but this one looks to be easy to use



$224.99 USD +shipping