Wheel Chock Sale

[PharmBoy]

I know that this has been aired here on this board before, but for those who did not see it for what ever reason, there is another coupon sale at Harbor Freight for this item.  I have used one of these for about a year now and am very pleased with the way it works.  I just ride into the garage, turn off the key and the fuel valve and hop off.  Having the bike sitting straight up also takes up less garage space and makes changing the oil or cleaning the bike much easier.  I have my wheel chock mounted on a 2' X 8' X 3/4" piece of plywood with the heads of the attachment bolts counter sunk on the underneath side of the plywood.  I also rounded the exposed edges with a router to lessen the chances of picking up a good sized splinter from the plywood.  This coupon sale is until Oct. 31st.  If you don't have one you may copy this one, I am sure that they will honor it.  Also, not affiliated with the manufacturer or Harbor Freight in any way.  I just thought some of our club members might want a bargain on a good wheel chock....JTL

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I've been using one of those for about 6 months now and love it. I mounted mine to a four/four  support post  in the garge and like he said roll in and hop off.  Makes working on the bike much easier.

[quexpress]

Did you need to modify it? I seem to remember that Elite 3 front tires are too wide to fit properly in these. Is this the case?
Thanks!

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

Ditto for me.  I used Pharmboys idea also.  Their standard chock wouldnt work, my stock front tire wouldnt fit.  This one works like a dream.  One of the best things Ive bought.

[Sodbuster]

Ditto for me.  I used Pharmboys idea also.  Their standard chock wouldnt work, my stock front tire wouldnt fit.  This one works like a dream.  One of the best things Ive bought.

So .... are you saying that that wheel chock in the ad will work or not ??

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

Yes, the one in the ad is the same chock I have. The one they have that has the arms extended so it stands alone didnt work.

[Sodbuster]

Kewl ... I'll have to order one of those suckers.

I'm assuming that the following link is the same one you have :
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96349

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

Yes, thats the one.

[Jeff K]

Coupon says "not to be reproduced". but the web site has the $29 price.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96349

[Black Pearl's Captain]

When I bought one a few months back the coupons were in the ad in the store.

So where have you all put the pivot bolt? top or bottom? It made little difference in mine.

Raymond

[stude31]

There is always a 20% off coupon that you can find on the internet as well... I will look for it and post the location... I don't know if they can be used together or not but let me see what I can't find.... I am going to have to make one of these too.... I have the roll around dolly that they make but it is almost too short... it works but a tight fit...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95896



Update:
I found the site http://dealnews.com/Harbor-Freight-Coupons.html where it shows the coupon but the last printable coupon expired on 9/7/09 and there isn't one out their just yet.  Also, from the way it reads you can't use this coupon on anything that is on sale... But, this reduced the price of the motorcycle lift that I bought and oh do I love it.... very handy....

Stude31

[PharmBoy]

The wife and I bought two of them on labor day in Dallas.  I had forgotten my coupon at my in-law's house.  The sales girl just pulled a sale sheet from under the counter and swiped it twice with the wand.  I gave one to my oldest son and plan to put the other in my utility trailer (Just in case!).  I put the swivel bolts in the bottom hole and my Avon front tire fits like a glove and comes out without much of a tug...JTL

Also, this sale is supposed to last till Oct. 31st, but I'm sure that they will issue a rain check if they should run out.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Ditto for me.  I used Pharmboys idea also.  Their standard chock wouldnt work, my stock front tire wouldnt fit.  This one works like a dream.  One of the best things Ive bought.




Other then the chock and plywood it's attached to, what is the extra length of what you park on made of? Is it a rubber mat? Thanks, it looks like a cool setup. 

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

I did it cheap.  I used the 1/4 inch thin plywood for the long piece and used a thick piece I had laying around for the front where I mounted the chock.  It raises the front of the bike some which makes it easier for me to get my jack under it. 

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

I did it cheap.  I used the 1/4 inch thin plywood for the long piece and used a thick piece I had laying around for the front where I mounted the chock.  It raises the front of the bike some which makes it easier for me to get my jack under it. 

Thanks , Love the look of that setup.

[Spirited-6]

I just printed off thier internet ad and they sold for price posted. No problem with supply, they had about 60 or 70 instock. Now to mount the thing. 

[Normandog]

I didn't like the way it deformed the front tire. 

[La.F6/X]

H F will honor any internet add so if you see it on the web print it and bring the add to the store and all will be good, thats what my local manager told me!!!

[Spirited-6]

I just printed off thier internet ad and they sold for price posted. No problem with supply, they had about 60 or 70 instock. Now to mount the thing. 

Well I got the "chock" mounted on plywood runner and have trouble seeing to drive on and once I have bike on I can`t remove by my self, short legs. Need to work on that as my wife is not always around to pull me off.   Any of you "short leggers" have the same problem ? I have only tried one time so far so I can`t throw it out yet.   Being short sometimes is and pain in the a$$, plus I had polio in right leg as a child so running on half power on one side.      

[PharmBoy]

Spirited-6, After making sure the bike is in neutral, I just push my upper body forward depressing the front fork springs a little and in the same motion just throw your torso rearward until your arms straighten out.  That way, the front fork springs help you jerk the bike out of the chock.  I'm 6'1" and weigh 220 and I can't just muscle the front wheel out of the chock without a little help from the front fork springs.  It may not matter, but I have the swivel part of the chock bolted loosely in the lowest position...JTL

[Spirited-6]

Spirited-6, After making sure the bike is in neutral, I just push my upper body forward depressing the front fork springs a little and in the same motion just throw your torso rearward until your arms straighten out.  That way, the front fork springs help you jerk the bike out of the chock.  I'm 6'1" and weigh 220 and I can't just muscle the front wheel out of the chock without a little help from the front fork springs.  It may not matter, but I have the swivel part of the chock bolted loosely in the lowest position...JTL

That sounds like a plan ! I will try your suggestions. I do have the swivel snugg, will loosen a bit. I am 5`9" and 170, inseam 29-30" so I need to grow a little.  Wait---- Maybe too late for that.   Thanks for your help.
Don.

[PharmBoy]

Spirited-6, I remember when I was 180, so don't be impatient.  You will get there as time goes by.  Someday you will look at the scales and not believe your eyes...JTL

[Ken Tarver]

got one for my son, it works real good.

i did turn it over with the nose of the chock braced against a curb, and with about a 4-5" length of 2x4 wedged in the nose and a few hammer strikes, spread the nose out some. doesn't pinch the tire now.

[Ken Tarver]

and this is my home made one.

[Chrisj CMA]

got one for my son, it works real good.

i did turn it over with the nose of the chock braced against a curb, and with about a 4-5" length of 2x4 wedged in the nose and a few hammer strikes, spread the nose out some. doesn't pinch the tire now.

Yeah, I didnt like how it pinched the tire either.....so, I cut the front tube completely off and used some rebar bent to the shape of the front tire......stuck the ends of the rebar into the tube that was left after cutting the front off and welded it into place, then tabed some padding over the rebar.  Works great

[Ken Tarver]

yeah Chris, i remember seeing before on here that is how you did it