Anyone use this?

[TallRider]

Bugs me all the time trying to check pressure and fill tires seems like it would help a lot.


https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/motorcycle-wheel-cleaning-stand-98800.html

[hungryeye]

I have one, use it mostly for running rear wheel up on it to help lift bike on center stand, my 83 silverwing 650 has a poorly designed CS, helps alot. Have also used for front tire cleaning on various bikes. Well worth the $$ to have around, don't take up much space...well built.

[TallRider]

I figure better than rolling bike around to get valve stems right to check pressure. I have the tire pressure monitoring system with the display mounted on the bars. Don't know if I loose some pressure with them but need to adjust pressure every 4 or 5 weeks. Getting the stems in right place annoying.  Thanks.

[Adirondack Bill]

Tallrider- this looks  like just what I have been looking for make polishing rims quick and easy. I ordered one today. Thanks, nice find!

[TallRider]

Got one too. Thats why I like cataloges vs going threw on line web pages.  They are Ok if you know what you want. In this case I was walking through the Harbor Freight store.  (We have 2 in Ft Myers)  The original store here in Ft myers  is on the south side  a ways for me to drive. but unfortunately they opened a new one, sort of a super store in North Ft Myers, Bad luck for me, now to convenient.    I talked to the mgr one day at the South store and he told me they were the largest volumn store in the US at that time. And a small store at  that. I walk down every  isle and some times see something that lites up  the bulb and there it is, just what I was looking for.

[hungryeye]

HF has a front wheel chock for $59ish. It looks almost as good as my $200 chock that came with my Razor trailer. First time I moved a bike on it with the chock I couldn't believe how solid it kept the bike, no worries now when I tow a bike to AZ now for the winter. If you ever tow or don't want a center stand for oil checks and cleaning, check out the HF $59 front wheel chock.

[Robert]

Hey thanks for the heads up on this, Im going to get one. 

[TallRider]

Store price was under 20 bucks, on line its listed for 22 bucks, got 20% in store as well.

[Bill Havins]

HF has a front wheel chock for $59ish....If you ever tow or don't want a center stand for oil checks and cleaning, check out the HF $59 front wheel chock.

Hmmm.  I picked up one of the HF wheel chocks (the "$59ish" one).  On a trailer or bolted to the floor it might rate higher than a "C."  If it is used on concrete it will scoot across the floor when you try to ride the bike into place.  I ended up taking the pivoting "ramp" off and just position my front wheel against the forward stop.  I then attach tie downs to the eyelets on the stand and to my handlebars.

Regarding use with our Valkyries - be careful!  Tie downs will want to rub against the forward end of the radiator cowls.  I don't have the stock headlight and plastics on my bike now - I don't know how tie downs might work with those bits in place.

I give this Harbor Freight "chock" a sold "C" when used with an F6C.  It will work, but it needs to be changed a bit and, even then, is not a great design for use with these scooters.

It may go back to the store.

Bill

[hungryeye]

The one that came with my trailer is a Condor, about $250. I remember removing it from the trailer to test it before I use it on a 2000 mile trailer ride. It did the same thing as your el cheapo one did, runs away when trying to ride into it. I remember putting a 4' 2x4 against the unit flat on the floor and the other end touching the wall. Didn't move after that. I have a center stand so I only use it on the trailer.

[Bill Havins]

The one that came with my trailer is a Condor, about $250. I remember removing it from the trailer to test it before I use it on a 2000 mile trailer ride. It did the same thing as your el cheapo one did, runs away when trying to ride into it. I remember putting a 4' 2x4 against the unit flat on the floor and the other end touching the wall. Didn't move after that. I have a center stand so I only use it on the trailer.

I think on your trailer it is the perfect design.  In the garage, not so much.

The HF unit is going back to the store.  I'll get a center stand and the "million dollar" left side exhaust protector (Honda part number 18417-MCA-A20).

Lesson learned.

Bill

[hungryeye]

There are tons of CS's on fleebay, look for one with most of the mounting hardware, I think I paid $40. Had to buy 1 screw and a spacer $8. I found a cheap heat shield fleebay also. Was scrufty looking in the pic but for $20 I gave it a try, it cleaned up fairly well, few scratches but not noticeable unless I pointed it out. Also check out a trike shop, they may trade for your non dimple shield for a dimple. With all your patience and skills, you can make a mold and pound the dimple in or cut a slot in it. I don't think a cut out would look that bad.

[Bill Havins]

.... With all your patience and skills, you can make a mold and pound the dimple in or cut a slot in it....

My biggest problem right now is time.  I have completely used up all of my free time and have almost used up the majority of my sleeping time.  Judy insists I have to cut back somewhere.  

Oops!  Sorry about hijacking the thread.  Now back to your regularly-scheduled HF discussion. 

Bill

[goldstar903]

I was going to say WTH, before Bill finally put this thread back on track. The thread started with a "wheel cleaning stand," and quickly became everything but.   
Tallrider, the wheel cleaning stand is a good thing! Thank you!