X Ring
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VRCC #27389, VRCCDS #204
The Landmass Between Mobile And New Orleans
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« on: February 24, 2011, 04:35:45 AM » |
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I was able to pick up a Harbor Freight Wheel Chock on sale from their website for $39.99 instead of $49.99 then used a 20% coupon for another 8 bucks off. With tax and shipping it will cost me $45. If I went to their store in Mobile, AL it would have cost me a few more dollars plus the aggravation of dealing with Mobile's traffic and it's not like I need it right now. Here's the link to the chock: http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-96349.htmlThe Coupon Code is TOOL20 Marty |
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larryd
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# 31416.........2001 standard
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2011, 04:56:24 AM » |
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That is the same one I use. Fits the front tire nice and snug. Very pleased with it. Good investment.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2011, 05:15:23 AM » |
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I've got that one mounted in my garage. I use the center hole on the pivot point makes it fit good and tight.  |
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MNBill
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2011, 05:42:27 AM » |
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Thanks for the information, order placed.
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MNBill
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2011, 06:51:03 AM » |
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I have that one as well, but I was unhappy with how narrow the leading edge is....I cut the front off and welded in some rebar that was formed to more closely match the profile of the front tire......its made for a chopper front tire IMO too narrow for a normal Valk tire
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2011, 07:11:26 AM » |
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I have that one as well, but I was unhappy with how narrow the leading edge is....I cut the front off and welded in some rebar that was formed to more closely match the profile of the front tire......its made for a chopper front tire IMO too narrow for a normal Valk tire
I stretched mine out to keep it from pinching my front tire... I use it often when doing maintenance...  -Mike |
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2011, 09:25:28 AM » |
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I have that one as well, but I was unhappy with how narrow the leading edge is....I cut the front off and welded in some rebar that was formed to more closely match the profile of the front tire......its made for a chopper front tire IMO too narrow for a normal Valk tire
I stretched mine out to keep it from pinching my front tire... I use it often when doing maintenance... -Mike DITTO. but still hard to pull OFF with my short legs. Wife pulls real good . BTW, I paid $29.99 at HF.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2011, 09:58:15 AM » |
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Mount it on a 2' X 8' X 5/8" plywood board and it works just fine the way that it comes. Just mount it with countersunk carriage bolts so it does not slide on the floor. Those front tires are tough and will take a lot more than the slight pinch inflicted by this chock. Most any bump in the road is harder on that tire than a gentle pinch. I've had one for 3 years and love it. Just park it and walk away...JTL
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2011, 10:05:54 AM » |
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Mount it on a 2' X 8' X 5/8" plywood board and it works just fine the way that it comes. Just mount it with countersunk carriage bolts so it does not slide on the floor. Those front tires are tough and will take a lot more than the slight pinch inflicted by this chock. Most any bump in the road is harder on that tire than a gentle pinch. I've had one for 3 years and love it. Just park it and walk away...JTL
Good to know... I used to imagine using it to park my bike, but once I got it and saw how the tire was crammed in there, I was afraid it might deform the tire if the bike sat there for, you know, what if you didn't ride for a few weeks ... ? -Mike |
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Hoser
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2011, 11:03:53 AM » |
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I have that one as well, but I was unhappy with how narrow the leading edge is....I cut the front off and welded in some rebar that was formed to more closely match the profile of the front tire......its made for a chopper front tire IMO too narrow for a normal Valk tire
Exactly what I did, the sides hit the brake rotors until I did it. It was impossible to use on a valk until I did. It is bolted in the front of my trailer, in case the missus wants to go with me when I got a ways to go. Put 18k on the bike last year excluding the towed miles, just in case anyone wondered.  Hoser |
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2011, 11:42:20 AM » |
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Does anyone have this one from HF, and how do you like it?  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2011, 01:32:02 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2011, 02:26:33 PM » |
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Does anyone have this one from HF, and how do you like it? I have that one and mounted it to a 10"X6' piece of plywood. Before I did that it would slide when you rode the bike onto it. Works great after you get the pivot bolt/pin set for the Valk front wheel Sometimes it can be a minor chore to pull the bike back to roll it off. My bike stays on the chock in the shop when I'm not on it. No tire pinching issues at all. Wait for a sale-they are often under 50 bucks. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2011, 05:28:28 PM » |
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I have 6 of them, 4 for the tandem axle, and two for the two wheeler. The piece that wraps the front of the tire is just a light hollow tube, and I had one of mine break while trailering, but overall they have been good. If I neglected to check at every stop it would probably have done some damage, but I caught it in time. I made mine quick detachable by removing a couple of pins so the trailers can be used for other things. For the price they are good enough.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2011, 10:00:48 PM » |
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I have that one and mounted it to a 10"X6' piece of plywood. Before I did that it would slide when you rode the bike onto it.
Works great after you get the pivot bolt/pin set for the Valk front wheel Sometimes it can be a minor chore to pull the bike back to roll it off. My bike stays on the chock in the shop when I'm not on it. No tire pinching issues at all.
Wait for a sale-they are often under 50 bucks.
I agree it needs to be mounted to the floor securly or to a piece of plywood otherwise it slides and is difficult to dismount. What setting do you have yours in for the Valk? I also you two of the 1st ones for my trailer when towing the bikes. |
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