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« on: October 22, 2015, 07:02:00 PM » |
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Which one to get?
I am leaning towards the 125 dollar chrome pingle wheel chock or the 195 dollar condor trailer only wheel chock for my enclosed trailer.
Any other good ideas?
I like the condor trailer only steel black wheel chock since it is more secure and able to easily use 2 straps vs. 4 with the pingle plus is more secure/stable and easily done with one person.
I looked at the condor pit stop being able to use it on any floor as a stand alone (or in a trailer with extra 25 dollar permanent bracket), but that price is near 300 bucks - OUCH!!! Plus, I doubt I will use it as a stand alone wheel chock (unless my kickstand brakes off due to broken spring, etc.)>
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2015, 07:12:36 PM » |
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I have an LA Chock and it works very well as either a stand alone or bolt in a trailer. It grabs the front tire and is adjustable. Having a stand alone chock has come in handy during service, side stand repair...or adding the permanent lift adapter under the side stand mount. I don't use it all the time, but when I need it...I'm thankful it's well built, adjustable and flexible for stand alone or in trailer. And it appears to be cheaper from Discount Ramps than direct from Baxley.... http://www.discountramps.com/baxley-la-chock/p/LA-CHOCK/ |
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2015, 02:03:12 AM » |
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Don't know from personnel experience but the Condor seems to be the favored one on the Wing board.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2015, 03:05:11 AM » |
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i have the baxley la chock and works great for me.
i'd get it again.
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2015, 03:52:49 AM » |
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LA Chock works great for me!  |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2015, 04:01:14 AM » |
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I use the el-cheapo harborfreight one on the 1500 Valkyrie... I stretched it out so it wouldn't deform the front tire... works real good for maintenance...  I got the condor one for the 1800... it absolutely works real good  Perhaps one chock would work for both bikes but they are adjustable so that any particular bike sits in the "sweet spot"... the "manual adjustment" I made to the harborfreight chock would probably have been unsuited to the skinny tire on the 1800... -Mike |
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2015, 04:56:23 AM » |
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Check out Bike Pro. I have two of them installed in the toyhauler. Never a problem with them. I have the chrome version.
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2015, 05:50:26 AM » |
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I use the el-cheapo harborfreight one on the 1500 Valkyrie... I stretched it out
so it wouldn't deform the front tire... works real good for maintenance...
-Mike
i use the Harborfreight one for maintenance also. Has anyone heard about the HF chock failing during use? |
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2015, 06:29:36 AM » |
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I use the el-cheapo harborfreight one on the 1500 Valkyrie... I stretched it out so it wouldn't deform the front tire... works real good for maintenance... I got the condor one for the 1800... it absolutely works real good Perhaps one chock would work for both bikes but they are adjustable so that any particular bike sits in the "sweet spot"... the "manual adjustment" I made to the harborfreight chock would probably have been unsuited to the skinny tire on the 1800... -Mike DITTO ; I mounted on a 2 X 8 ply wood hinged in the middle for storage. Works great . |
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2015, 01:03:25 PM » |
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I use a Wheel Dock. Works great and you don't have to yank on the handle bars to get the front wheel out, it just unlocks and you roll the bike back (see the video). http://www.wheeldock.com/ |
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2015, 01:29:29 PM » |
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+1 on the "wheel Dock" Use it in the garage all the time. Ride in and hit the foot pedal, Done. Unlock and roll out. Great for changing oil or any other up right maintenance, It comes with flush mount quick release bolt kit that works great in my enclosed trailer. No need for the wife to hold the bike upright while I tie it down. YMMV |
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« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2015, 07:57:15 PM » |
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Wheel Dock !!!
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2015, 10:16:58 AM » |
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I bought a pair of Harbor Freight wheel chocks and modified them for use in our Toy Hauler. We had used a pair of chrome Pingel wheel chocks on our old trailer, but they allowed the bikes tolean a bit before they were securely tied down. They were $59.95 each last summer. A week later they went on sale for $49.95. Still far cheaper than my old Pingles.  |
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2015, 12:07:47 PM » |
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I use a Wheel Dock. Works great and you don't have to yank on the handle bars to get the front wheel out, it just unlocks and you roll the bike back (see the video). http://www.wheeldock.com/ Ditto on the Wheel Dock... it may be a little higher, but like everything else, you get what you pay for... I've been having mine `bout 4 yrs now, and works great! |
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2015, 02:33:48 PM » |
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I use a Wheel Dock. Works great and you don't have to yank on the handle bars to get the front wheel out, it just unlocks and you roll the bike back (see the video). http://www.wheeldock.com/Thanks, hadn't seen that one. Travel with the suspension free I like it! |
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