I would like some advice on the Front Wheel Chock for storing baby..
Now I have a proper motorbike garage Im looking at ways of storing it in there. At the moment I stand her on the side stand. This is a challenge as I try to keep her over to the left but not to lean on the mirror.
I was thinking if I had a Front Wheel Chock it would be easier..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390461021458?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_1994wt_978
Would love your opinions and advice :ohplease:
- perhaps keep her more on her center stand. Keeps the oil in their happy places and everything is nice and balanced.
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Deb - as pistole said I'm not sure why you don't just keep it on the center stand - you've already paid for it and that's what it's for.
If you're finding the bike hard to get up onto the centre stand I can see where the front wheel chock might be useful but honestly I think using the centre stand is more about technique than brute strength.
Glad you've now got a proper garage for the bike, it makes a world of difference!
Regards
Max.
I don't have one of these but a mate of mine has for his ZX1400. Works a charm !!
I have not got one because I also use my main stand ( as mentioned in this thread by other members ).
Deon
I have used these when transporting my classic bikes, and basically they are 'ok', but I'm not really totally sold on them, in fact I have had one occasion when a bike slipped out of the jaws of the cradle during transportation :oops:
Is your new shed long enough for the GTR, if it is a bit of a close fit then maybe you should reverse the GTR into the shed, as I was just wondering why you feel that you need a wheel chock.
It's vital to get oa cradle that is large enough to accomodate the front wheel diameter otherwise the bike doesn't fit snugly into the jaws of the device - I hope that makes sense.
TBH Debs, I would agree with the others and suggest using the Main Stand on the bike,, save yourself the dosh, for a nice meal.
Personally i would not trust my bike in one of those chocks, my bike like all of ours is worth a lot of cash, trusting it to that would not be good, centre stand for me every day.
Its not a strangth thing, its a technique thing.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on September 10, 2012, 10:34:33 AM
Personally i would not trust my bike in one of those chocks, my bike like all of ours is worth a lot of cash, trusting it to that would not be good, centre stand for me every day.
Its not a strangth thing, its a technique thing.
Alan
+1, only use the side stand to dismount due to creeky knees, then always put it on the centre stand.
- with the greatest respect to debs , i also have lots of trouble putting her on the center stand.
- Mind you , have watched all them YouTube vids about how you're only supposed to use your body weight on the center stand's extension , and not use any upper body strength.
- perhaps its on account of my 55 kgs body weight ....
- but , even then , with both panniers off the bike , I can get it up tidily.
- i also carry a small book (a useless old hotels' guide) in one of the panniers which is about an inch thick. Just roll rear wheel over the book (the pages will shift into a convenient "ramp" for rear wheel to easily get onto) , steady her and up she comes on the center stand.
- another instalment of easy biking tricks for the weight challenged !!
cheers.
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I have these on the trailer and yes sometimes they are a bit wobbly... the one you have indicated does look a bit flimsy...
I have one sumit like this http://www.on-bike.com/products_bikegrab.htm that i use for the Tuono..
Ok thank you guy for all the feedback and opinions..
I have decided not to buy a wheel chock and put her on the centre stand..
That makes real sense. I just didn't fancy pulling her up on the stand because shes really heavy.
Quote from: deb3km on September 10, 2012, 11:19:33 AM
Ok thank you guy for all the feedback and opinions..
I have decided not to buy a wheel chock and put her on the centre stand..
That makes real sense. I just didn't fancy pulling her up on the stand because shes really heavy.
all your loverly accessories and farkels add to the weight Debs :mfr_lol:
Quote from: olde coney on September 10, 2012, 11:21:44 AM
all your loverly accessories and farkels add to the weight Debs :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol:
Yes they do.. Esp my Engine/Faring Guards.. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: olde coney on September 10, 2012, 11:21:44 AM
all your loverly accessories add to the weight Debs :mfr_lol:
- go wash your mouth out with soap this instant !!!
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Quote from: pistole on September 10, 2012, 11:23:45 AM
- go wash your mouth out with soap this instant !!!
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:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: pistole on September 10, 2012, 11:13:16 AM
- with the greatest respect to debs , i also have lots of trouble putting her on the center stand.
Why would you try and put Debs on a centre stand?
Quote from: pistole on September 10, 2012, 11:13:16 AM
- but , even then , with both panniers off the bike , I can get it up tidily.
Just too much innuendo, I wont even reply :whistling:
Quote from: doebag on September 10, 2012, 11:55:44 AM
Why would you try and put Debs on a centre stand?
Just too much innuendo, I wont even reply :whistling:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
- ooi !!!
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the front wheel chock is a good idea in a confined space such as debs metal shed, just wheel the bike in and out without the hassle of the centre stand, im guessing space is too tight up alongside the bike to effectively deploy the centre stand
Quote from: viper on September 10, 2012, 11:05:17 PM
the front wheel chock is a good idea in a confined space such as debs metal shed, just wheel the bike in and out without the hassle of the centre stand, im guessing space is too tight up alongside the bike to effectively deploy the centre stand
Thats what I was thinking
Quote from: viper on September 10, 2012, 11:05:17 PM
the front wheel chock is a good idea in a confined space such as debs metal shed, just wheel the bike in and out without the hassle of the centre stand, im guessing space is too tight up alongside the bike to effectively deploy the centre stand
It is perfect for that purpose. I agree with other comments that it is not really good for transporting the bike. You also get the adjustable ones to make sure that your bike fits in perfectly.
Deon
Quote from: Deon on September 11, 2012, 05:48:10 AM
. You also get the adjustable ones to make sure that your bike fits in perfectly.
Deon
:agree: ...........very important
This one says its adjustable..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Adjustable-Wheel-Chock-Garage-Workshop-Bike-Stand-/110813928222?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19cd065b1e&_uhb=1#ht_1453wt_1190
What do you think?
Debs I have two of those and I reckon they should do the job as the GTR front wheel is 17" and my classic bikes are 19"
If you want I'll sell you on of mine ? Cheapo
Why dont you want it anymore? Is it in good condition?
I dont want to use it whilst transporting my bike, and I have two identical ones, both of which are like new Debs :yes:
To explain further my classic bikes have 19" front wheels which do fit the chock but are a wee bit to large to be a snug fit
Debs, I thought it would be a good idea to check the Chock and its suitability for the GTR, so I've just given it a go
Firstly, the chock definitely needs to be secured to the floor otherwise its slips along the floor whilst trying to push the front wheel into the jaw/position
Secondly, TBH it takes a mighty BIG shove to get the whell into the chock, I actually couldn't manage it ! The GTR being much heavier than a classic bike
Debs its up to you, if yoiu want to try then I can send you a chock, BUT I reckon it'll take two people to get the GTR into the jaw of the bike chock.
Rog
debs, £40 to make life easier when putting the bike away is worth it, true you could save your money but if you think its well spent then go for it, putting any large bike on its CS in a tight space is a pain , its an item you will have for many years can be used on future bikes and it will also give another line of defence to would be bike thiefs , if you put a chain lock through it and the wheel .
Quote from: olde coney on September 11, 2012, 09:34:41 AM
Secondly, TBH it takes a mighty BIG shove to get the whell into the chock, I actually couldn't manage it ! The GTR being much heavier than a classic bike
Debs its up to you, if yoiu want to try then I can send you a chock, BUT I reckon it'll take two people to get the GTR into the jaw of the bike chock.
Rog
Could the bike be driven in & out of the chock saving my little muscles? :mfr_lol:
Could the bike be driven in & out of the chock saving my little muscles
you have a reverse gear on that GTR now, your mods are endless :laugh:
Quote from: viper on September 11, 2012, 11:54:16 AM
Could the bike be driven in & out of the chock saving my little muscles
you have a reverse gear on that GTR now, your mods are endless :laugh:
OMG how stupid am I :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
- never !
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Hi Debs,
I echo what Olde Coney says about the effort(and stregth and commitment) it takes to get your bike in and then back out of the chock. If space is too tight to get the GTR on the centre stand then its defo too tight to take a run at the chock. I have one and it is great for holding the bike upright as there is little room in the garage. I do not use the chock for the GTR or the ZZR
regards Coman
Had a feeling this topic was going to go down hill rapidly,and considering the type of person i am i would be offended by it all.
Quote from: Kawdolph on September 14, 2012, 11:43:35 PM
Had a feeling this topic was going to go down hill rapidly,and considering the type of person i am i would be offended by it all.
:huh: am I missing summat here...maybe it's me :popcorn:
Its not just you, I dont know WTF his problem is
Coman
Quote from: Kawdolph on September 14, 2012, 11:43:35 PM
Had a feeling this topic was going to go down hill rapidly,and considering the type of person i am i would be offended by it all.
WTF are you on about?
Quote from: Kawdolph on September 14, 2012, 11:43:35 PM
Had a feeling this topic was going to go down hill rapidly,and considering the type of person i am i would be offended by it all.
I'm always deeply offensive :asshole:....
Hi Mogs,
we know, we expect, nay welcome, your succinct pithy comments. But this time it was not you?
Doesn't appear to have been any body, but someones taken offence
Coman
- yes. Am terribly offended by wheel chocks ! What is this place coming to ??
:kiss:
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For those of you that met me at the last gathering would have seen the sarcasim in my comment,for those that didnt i was been sarcastic.
Quote from: Kawdolph on September 15, 2012, 02:16:00 PM
For those of you that met me at the last gathering would have seen the sarcasim in my comment,for those that didnt i was been sarcastic.
We have Smileys for the less astute members of the forum, like me :stupid: , in order to discern rapier wit from banal whittering .... please be so good as to use them ... ta!
:smartass:
I understand mogs :smiley:
WHOOOOOOSH ....its all going right over the top of my follicly challenged cranium :huh:
I knocked this together for use with my trolly jack, come's in handy for wheel cleaning,head bearing checks and wheel bearing checks, also if you need to remove the front wheel, you can also place a 2 inch flat solid piece of wood under the centre stand to enable more lift at the front so the front wheel will clear the mudgaurd which saves the hassel of removing the mudgaurd, it's also ideal for storing the complete bike of the ground over winter :smiley:
As anyone eles made this? well it looks like the gtr is going to spend more time in the garage now the winter is here. I prefer the whole bike to be clear of the ground when not used for a while, and the suspension not to be under any load! also the front tyre will need to be change at some point, with the headers pipes being off set its not recommended to lift the full weight on one set! so made this block out of 2 pieces of wood with the necessary cuts outs to enable the block to sit flush, allowing the bikes weight to be distributed evenly across both sets of pipes, but clearing the sump and sump bolt, simple but effective.
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Nope I've not made owt like that Dave
If I need to get the old girl right off the deck I generally shove her onto the Lift and drop the mainstand onto a 2" thick piece of very strong timber, (which isn't easy) then ratchet strap the bike securely, as I reckon that with both wheels clear of contact with the ground that the bike is that bit more unstable, god forbid it should ever drop off the ramp, as it would certainly squash me and/or do considerable damage to us both :mfr_lol: .....Both wheels are now just clear of the ramp base, and can be removed.
The ramp does have a front wheel chock built in and a removable plate at the rear for rear wheel removal.
fairy muff.. Mr olde coney :smiley: but I don't have a ramp. I only want to raise the front wheel of the ground, so I could clean the front wheel,checked the head and wheel bearings, and store the bike over winter lifted clear of the ground taking the bikes weight off the rear shock and front suspension. also thought this may be a easy solution to deb's storing problem by making the bike more secure and the ease of checking both front and rear brakes are running free through out the storage time. also the "make shift jacking block" makes cleaning the front wheel and maintenance checks alot easier :yes: the block of wood took me just 15 minutes to knock together. sometimes the simplest solution is the easiest solution :smiley:
Yep, its a good idea Dave, and saves the cost of a lift too :wink:
Quote from: olde coney on September 16, 2012, 02:22:39 PM
If I need to get the old girl right off the deck I generally shove her onto the Lift
There you go with the innuendo again :sweatdrop:
Quote from: olde coney on September 16, 2012, 02:22:39 PM
If I need to get the old girl right off the deck I generally shove her onto the Lift
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