Trailer rental..long term - Page 3

Hammy · 01-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Thanks all seems like most at that price would have a mesh type of floor...how would you secure a wheel chock to that..would a cross member be required??

jendesigner · 01-13-2012, 04:02 PM

I rented a trailer for two Volusias last summer, bought these wheel chocks, they worked great. http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-96349.html

(After we got home I decided to never trailer again, just didn't like it so I bought the Nomad for longer trips instead.)

**markclark57** · 01-13-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammy

Thanks all seems like most at that price would have a mesh type of floor...how would you secure a wheel chock to that..would a cross member be required??

I had motorcycles in pick-up beds and open utility trailers way before I ever heard of wheel chocks. Just use 4 good ropes with cargo knots or substitute cargo straps. Don't bottom out the shocks when you tighten the ties or you'll probably be getting new shocks soon.

jendesigner · 01-13-2012, 04:40 PM

Well the wheels chocks (mounted on a wood base) come in handy in my garage also, I can have both bikes straight up next to each other, takes up less room.

**Timay** · 01-13-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammy

Thanks all seems like most at that price would have a mesh type of floor...how would you secure a wheel chock to that..would a cross member be required??

I just did a craigslist search here in Denver and found a number of them that would work...used (some well used :) ) in the neighborhood of $400 - you can get a new one for $525, if that is what you want. Here is a link to the $525 one...it's 4X8 and looks good:

http://denver.craigslist.org/for/2797899693.html

Reno should have as good choices, have a look at craigslist under 'General For Sale' may just find you the deal of the year!

Tim

**Top Cat** · 01-13-2012, 07:59 PM

This may be a dumb question but how do you gat a bike the size of a Nomad out of the wheel chock ?
Do you just pull it backwards or what?

Monkeyman · 01-14-2012, 03:17 AM

Just pull back. They go into and come out of the chocks pretty easily.

**glwilson** · 01-14-2012, 08:45 AM

Has anyone suggested this guy buy a trailer yet?

Monkeyman · 01-14-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

?? Pontiac GTO, not Chevrolet.

I knew something wasn't right about my post. What I get for posting half asleep, I guess. I changed my original post. Thanks.

**ringadingh** · 01-14-2012, 10:32 AM

Mounting the wheel chock to a sheet of 3/4" plywood works well for holding it in the trailer or on the garage floor. Backing the bike out of the chock isn;t that hard to do.

Hacksaw · 01-14-2012, 11:43 AM

check Lowe's (or a Tractor Supply if one is near you), they have the utility trailers with the back gate/ramp for just over $500, plenty big enough and sturdy to haul a bike on..I had one a few years ago for my Goldwing and it towed great.

Loafer · 01-14-2012, 07:38 PM

Hammy go to the nearest HD dealer and inquire if anyone has a trailer for sale.

**glwilson** · 01-14-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Hammy go to the nearest HD dealer and inquire if anyone has a trailer for sale.

Hey!!!!!! Knock it off Loafer!!!!

Loafer · 01-14-2012, 08:30 PM

What? I heard they sell them at enormous discounts to H.O.G. members... Surely there most be a couple of trade-ins hanging around.

cactusjack · 01-14-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Hammy go to the nearest HD dealer and inquire if anyone has a trailer for sale.

Since Harleys don't break down, you can probably pick up an unused trailer cheap.

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jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	I rented a trailer for two Volusias last summer, bought these wheel chocks, they worked great. http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-96349.html (After we got home I decided to never trailer again, just didn't like it so I bought the Nomad for longer trips instead.) __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	Well the wheels chocks (mounted on a wood base) come in handy in my garage also, I can have both bikes straight up next to each other, takes up less room. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	This may be a dumb question but how do you gat a bike the size of a Nomad out of the wheel chock ? Do you just pull it backwards or what? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Mounting the wheel chock to a sheet of 3/4" plywood works well for holding it in the trailer or on the garage floor. Backing the bike out of the chock isn;t that hard to do. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Hacksaw Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 457	check Lowe's (or a Tractor Supply if one is near you), they have the utility trailers with the back gate/ramp for just over $500, plenty big enough and sturdy to haul a bike on..I had one a few years ago for my Goldwing and it towed great. __________________ Harley Ultra Classic VBA# 01712 VROC# 37712
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Hammy go to the nearest HD dealer and inquire if anyone has a trailer for sale. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	What? I heard they sell them at enormous discounts to H.O.G. members... Surely there most be a couple of trade-ins hanging around. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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