Thanks for the great review, Dave! I just bought this wheel chock and was hoping to find a video on it. Your video covers it perfectly, with the added advice on firming up the slack
Thanks for watching. I am glad that it helped. If you have any more advice for people please feel free to let us know. I love this thing and it works great.
Thank You So Much Dave, For Taking Your Time and Showing Me What's, what......I was Looking for one after strapping my Bike Down Hauling it to the Suzuki Dealership and Stopping a few times to retie the straps.... This is the Idea Chock....easy to assemble and use.... Thanks Again.
Nice Dave! I have owned theis chock before and just bought 2 today. I need to transport my Honda CTX 700 DCT and my Yamaha Majesty YP400 on a transporter 40 foot trailer from North FLA, to SW FLA. The front wheels of my bike are each a different in size, so I like your explaination for using the "third position holes". Also, the BIG ONE here, removing the adjustable feet!!! NEVER thought of that one! GREAT!! Doing it tomorrow! Thanks Dave!
Thanks. I have even removed the cross bar since I wasn't securing my bike with tie downs. I added some E track for when I haul buddies bikes for adjustability. Thanks for watching. Good luck with your trip.
I went 4 holes up for my 2006 harley davidson road king 16 inch wheel.Great video,I put some rubber on the bottom non skid material.Havent tried it with the non skid .Hopefully it stars put.
Excellent presentation, must be your military training. This is the video I have been searching for. Thanks. Just purchased this and had questions, you covered them all
Thanks for watching. I have tried to post this to harbor freights website and reviews with no luck. I am glad that you were able to find it and answer your questions.
Been looking at wheel chocks for my '99 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. Was surprised by the difference in pricing for some of these. The model you show here is commonly availble in the $60 - $70 price range, while units by companies like Condor are more like $200! I was suspect of the low price on these, but after watching this video, I see that there is great value in this unit. Thanks so much for helping make my purchase decision.
Thank you for watching. I love mine and are still using it almost every day. Still going strong with just a little bit of rust. (Completely understandable since I live at the ocean)
First, thanks Dave - really helpful as I set mine up today. Was worried my 2021 Indian Scout with 16", 6" wide tires might be a bit too fat for the stand, but fits fine at the highest (furthest) setting. As a tip to others setting up for a heavier (well, 585 lbs.) cruiser, I found I could get the bike on the stand fairly easily (rolling start), but can't get it off the stand, as it keeps sliding along the floor. So when spring comes, I'll get a buddy to hold stand on the stand, then I'll anchor it into the concrete in my garage. I expect bigger bikes may have the same issue, so word to the wise to anchor it from the get go, or phone a friend. Otherwise, seems very sturdy, and for around $70, the right price.
Yes. I mounted mine to a platform too. it works great. you just need to use the front brake if you are not strong enough to yank it up the first time. I used mine almost daily since this video and I love it. Best money I have spent. Thanks for the info and for watching.
Like Kevin (below), my Harley is too heavy to pop it up and over and exit the chock without a push from a second person. I drilled a hole in the back ear of the cam (cup) section, then drilled another in the frame far enough back to hook in a trampoline spring. WORKS GREAT here in the shop. I remove the spring when trailering.
David, went to my local Home Depot and got a pair of 60psi coil springs and am going to attempt your method. My Dyna Wide Glide defies any attempt by me to back it off the Chock. I'll try to post pics of the before/after Chock.
@J L Did you try it or are you waiting to hear from Taylon? I'm interested in the spring solution as long as the bike stays pulled forward tight enough. I just found out though that if I stand on the front of the rack myself it's very easy to push my bike out without anyone's help at relatively low risk of tipping it.
The 6 holes on for the front mount are for the following wheel sizes: 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17 inches. Father's to nearest holes from rear flip chock piece.
Bradley Mathis good luck. I use mine daily and still love it. The modifications that I did at the end of the video still work great. Thanks for watching.
I just happened to come across this video, this comment, bought this chock and do have a spare front tire. Thanks for the suggestion. Glad I saw it before I did all this with my bike.
Right on Dave. I just purchased this wheel chock as well. I was wondering about those front plastic round feet and if I could remove them. Also, great idea to use the nuts and bolts up front as well. I too used washers to take up the play as well as some other mods to allow me to use it in my toy hauler.
TreeGuru1 I still use mine everyday. They hold up well. Mine has been outside under my house in the salt weather of Myrtle Beach and it’s still perfectly fine. I love it.
I’ve got one of those for my Goldwing, makes it easy to strap down both sides of the bike by yourself. You can you straps on each side, to the eye hooks and hook it to your trailer. That’ll keep you from bolting it down.
@@pureblood2020 Thats a good question. On my 03’ the back half of the front fender is pretty low to start with but I’m not sure on your 19’ IF it would hit or not. Those extension’s hang pretty low. I might could check the fitment on mine sometime tomorrow and give you a better idea, and I can reply back here.
@@workharddieproud Thank you. That would be great. The bottom of my fender is 6" off the ground, but is less than half an inch from the tire. The front tire is a 130/70R18
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. I love this thing. I did mount it to a platform which takes away any sliding that you may have. A simply sheet of plywood works too.
I don't need the play with it. I don't have any issue pulling it in. I want it nice and tight. I didn't like the play once the wheel was in. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video, thank you. I hope to buy this sometime this week or next. I don't have a garage yet, so instead of the rubber feet, I may take same size bolts and grind down some spikes to give better traction on cement/tarmac. Hope I can wrangle my '14 Honda Valkyrie on it by myself. Cheers!
I would consider trying to mount it to something since by itself I still had to put my foot on it to hold it secure. When I mounted it to a platform it was night and day easier to pull off.
@@DaveMedicus Hey thanks for the reply! So I tried the metal spike thing and it *failed completely*. Oops. What I wound up doing is gluing a rubber/foam yoga mat type material to the bottom and it worked well. Otherwise good stand. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I was looking at for something to hold my Yamaha Vmax upright so I can check fluids and work on the bike itself without it leaning. Just wondering the price? Thanks again?
Thank you. I am glad that I was able to help you out. I still use this product on a daily basis to store my bike under my house at the beach. Its holding up great. I still highly recommend it. Do my upgrades at the end and you will not be disapointed.
I just bought one mainly to use on my V Strom to be able to keep the bike upright to setup the suspension. I can ride the bike on easily but I can't get the bike off the chock without a hand. The problem I found is the pivot unit that holds the back of the tire isn't a smooth enough transition to get the tire to roll back. It's like the tire has to climb over the center of the pivot unit. Maybe this helps for stability but for me I can't deal with getting my heavy bike over and off it without a 2nd person. I've been looking at the Condor Pit Stop which seems to have a smoother transition.
IMPC I often times will have to use the front brake to stop halfway up. I also will preload the suspension (bounce the front end) before pulling back. This helps a lot.
I’ve found this issue as well when trying to remove my 900 lb bagger. Almost impossible to remove from the chock, particularly if the stand itself isn’t secured with straps or bolted down. I may not have the chock in the right position...
Hi Dave. Thanks for an amazing video. Dose the front wheel touch the ground while in the chock? I've seen many videos where the front wheel looks suspended (not touching the floor). Do you think this matters? And, can you post the size of the nuts and blots you used to take the wiggle out of the chock? It's a little difficult to see in the video. I'm assuming 1/2 inch? Thanks In Advance....
My wheel is slightly off the ground. If it’s touching the ground the bike will be loose in the stand. It needs to be up some. The higher it is the easer it is to get off if your bike is heavy. Yes, I believe that they are 1/2” bolts since the washers are 1/2”. I just took one if the stock bolts to figure out the actual size of the hole.
Great video! Just a quick question. I want tio use this chock to get the rider on and work on the sag numbers... Would it be able to hold the motorcycle and the rider upraght while i play with the suspension?
100% even though this is a harbor freight product its amazing. I get on it all of the time and jump around. Now mine is attached to a wooden base which you can see in my other videos. I cant exactly remember what it was like on the ground but I do remember getting on and off without worrying about it. I hope that this helps. I would make my modifications to it that I did in the beginning of the video to take out some of the play with the wheel. I feel like that would help you. Thanks for watching.
Just curious, have you tried to mount the rear wheel instead of the front? If you're wondering why would anybody want to do that, working on a motorcycle work table lift or parking two bikes side to side one with handlebars looking forward and the other backwards to occupy less space. Any input would be much appreciated.
I haven’t. I would think that it would work fine as long as you have a narrow rear wheel that fits and nothing to get in the way on the bike like an exhaust. Let me know if it works.
@@DaveMedicus I sure will, Yes, a 190 rear tire is very wide but a 150 rear tire from classic motorcycles or supermotards might fit. Eventually, I'll make it to my boss' s garage, I believe he's got one of those to try it. I'm vey sure the Aprilia Tuono will be a problem, my Moto Guzzi V9 or KTM duke should be ok. I'll let you know what's the latest tire that can fit.
24auhr I literally use it every day on my platform. I have it outside under my house at the beach. There has been minimal rust (Way less than there should be) since I had it outside in the rain for months. I still highly recommend this. The only downside that I have heard is if you have a heavy bike it’s a two person job to get it out. Mine is an r6 (423 lbs) so it’s easy with it mounted to my platform.
Great video Dave! So, will it slide when putting the bike on IF you don't have it up against the wall or a board? If I get one, it'll be sitting out in space in the garage. Thanks in advance for the response!
Depending on the weight of your bike I would say yes it will slide a little. If you can bolt it down to something even as simple as a half sheep of plywood that your weight and the bike itself would keep it in place until it’s over the hump. I bolted mine to a platform if you browse through my videos. I had a little different setup but love this stand. It’s so worth the money.
@@DaveMedicus I'll check out those other videos! And yep, I did get one, and it does slide some with my Harley. I got a heck of a deal on the stand...it was open box (everything like new and there) marked down to $44. The manager said he'd sell it to me for $40...but it gets better, when he rang it up, and my 25% coupon worked on top of that!
I just purchased a 2018 HD Custom 1200. This works very well. Worked ok on the Street 750 I had before. Only problem was, Skinny front tire. The 18 Sportster locked right in. Really tight. Not sure if I should move the Back Rest one more pin? As they are about 1 1/2" apart. An easier option. Put the bolts from the Inside. Pointing out.
I thought that mine was set but I was curious and moved it one more hole. It was perfect. I would just try it and see how it fits. Its easy enough to move it if it doesn't work. Thanks for watching.
I was looking at mine this morning. Before I went to work. My Pin is 12mm. And the Gap is only 3/8". The rear rocking piece. HF had 2 part numbers for that item. Wonder if that is the difference?
100% You can get on it and everything. I mounted mine to a platform now so it really does not move at all. As long as you have your wheel adjusted to the correct setting the bike doesn't move.
I’m not sure exactly what you are asking me to measure? If you want to mount it to something you can remove the rubber pieces on the tie down bar and it sits flush with the ground. If that’s not what you wanted let me know.
@@DaveMedicus thanks for getting back to me. No I was asking the distance between the mounting holes from side to side, it’s on the entrance side of the base, you can see 3 of those at 8:23
@@hipposnakeyo up front the center of the hole is 1” from the deck. The distance between each hole is 1-1/2” and the distance between the brackets is 9-11/16”. The back mounting bracket holes are 2-3/4” apart staggered from each side. Three on one side 4 on the other. It that doesn’t help send me a message on Facebook same name and I’ll send you a video.
1000% I literally keep my bike on it every day. It's really stable. I did however build a platform (you can find it in my videos) that this is bolted to. Its how I transport the bike and how I store it. Right now my bike is sitting in my garage (4 years later) on the platform vertical with no kick stand down. I love this this. Sooo underrated once you do the slight modifications that I did.
I still use it everyday on my platform that I build. I love it. Works great with a sport bike but some people have complained that if you have a heavier bike its took hard to pull off by yourself. Honestly that will be the same with all of the wheel chocks.
Very nice job on the video, good instructional layout. I just purchased one to put in my toy hauler but the front fender comes around too far (Indian) I'll figure it out. Again enjoyed.
Are you talking about not having room on the back side for the fender? If so you can easily cut it down to fit. Also you can rotate the bracket the opposite direction. It has a different angle on it.
I didn't have to do anything. put the front back to the 3 pin and put a small 1/2 " block of wood in the bottom for the tire to sit on. Front fender clears with a inch to spare. no worries.
I'm going to use this in a rental vehicle so I can't drill holes for mounting. I'm thinking about 4 cargo straps hooking to the cross brace eyelets, two securing it forward, two securing it backward. So it's pretty much locked in place. And 4 cargo straps for the bike. Any thoughts on this?
Look up my video for my platform build. What it sounds like is that you are doing the same thing as me. I built a platform to go inside a uhaul and then strapped the platform to the trailer. The main reason for that is that the hooks were not strong enough to hold the bike in place but they were strong enough to hold a platform secure. I then strapped the bike securely to the platform and it was solid. I hope that this helps. Thanks for watching,
I know this isn't addressed to me, and while i can't vouch for the first question, but yeah you can use this on the HF lift table; saw lot of pics in reviews on their website 👍🏻
I have seen comments elsewhere that taking the front feet (as cheap and seeming worthless as they are) actually takes a lot of user leverage away when getting the bike out of the chock. Your R6 is a middleweight, did you notice that more human energy was needed to take the bike off the chock? This could be important for folks pushing the bike weight up over 500lbs.
The Colonel for me the fact that I bolted it to the ground I didn’t notice a difference. It would make a slight difference if you are just setting it on the floor.
Aloha Dave!!! Great video. Just snagged this product and about to assemble today. Just wanted to see what gear you use to record and what you use to edit your videos!! Mahalo Fam!! 🤙🏾
Recording was a Nikon 3100, initial audio was the 3100 towards the end was a zoom h1 with a lapel mic. Voice overs was an h5n with a boom mic and dead cat. Editing was Final Cut Pro hope this helps. If I could make a recommendation get a camera with auto focus. It will make your life a million times easier
Appreciate the response bro. I plan on recording my rides. Got the Go Pro 9 for x Mas but audio is gonna be the biggest challenge I think. And than there’s editing. Lol. Lots of work. I was supposed to put wheel chock together but spent most of the day trying to edit one video. Smh. Appreciate you.
@@HarleyFatBoyJr for riding I use the gopro 7 at 32 frames in 4k and for the audio I have a lapel mic in my helmet attached to the zoom H1. This way I have quality audio inside but if I need to hear better outside I can switch back to that one. Get a 128 fb sd card and an external power source for your gopro otherwise you will be stopping every 50 minutes to change batteries. Also if you use gopro batteries and ride in the cold expect them to freeze over and shut off
I got the same stand the other day. Two held but was to loose for my liking 3 fit nice and snug... i ratchet the bike down tight as I was adjusting the rear. When I went to take it off I fought like hell to get the bike off the stand! Took me alot of effort to finally get it off. Any ideas how to simplify this? FYI I have a 19 z650 so tire size is about the same as yours.
cruzzindodge I have to preload the suspension by pushing down hard and the pulling back real quick. The suspension helps me to pull it off. Sometimes I will only make it half way out and I just hold the front brake. I never pull it off while I am sitting on it. Always from the side.
@@DaveMedicus I did that and still took alot more effort then I would like and almost dropped the bike once it came out because I lost my footing from pulling so hard. Just wish there was a easier way of going about it
Why is the front (taller) tire guide adjustable? As seen in the video your waisting 2 inches. My BMW needs every inch to fit in the Pickup Bed (same size tire). They should have made the rear rocking piece adjustable. Then you could place 2 nylock bolts on each side of the front tire guide, Move the tire against the Front of the truck bed. Good preperation creats it own luck.
I agree. They should have maximized the space and secured the front stop completely. Thanks for watching. If you have a sport bike look into the Pitfall Trailer restraint system. Worth every penny.
You know I think that its possible as long as your tire is the right size. I would think that it would be a little difficult to get into and require a lot of clutch to get out of. I have never actually tried it. you would also want to check for clearance in front of the rear tires. I think my fairings would get in the way on mine.
Ihate GMZ try and preload the suspension to work with you. Sometimes I’ll have to hit the brakes to hold it if I don’t get a good enough pull. It usually works on the second time because it’s already halfway off
You don't have to but you may struggle to get the bike off. When mine wasn't bolted I just used my foot. I since mounted it to a platform which didn't move because I was standing on it. something as simple as a sheet of plywood would work great. As long as you have weight of the back tire and you on it the ramp won't move. I hope that this helps. I love this wheel chock still. Thanks for watching.
Ben Stevenson I would say yes. I went and measured mine and the first part is 6” to the start of the curve and a little larger in the back. Since your tires aren’t flat a large portion of the tire will be inside. Your tire will still be able to wedge inside the brackets.
SteelCity I positioned mine to the most secure holding position. My wheel is on the ground but that’s depending on the size tire that you have. Experiment with different positions to see which one is better.
Couldn't you use the original bar and just add washer to remove the play in front? And what's that about cutting you bolts and the bolts being in the way? The bar was there and wasn't even in the circumference of the tire originally!
No you couldn't use the original bar because there was nothing to stop it from sliding. The sliding bar is there to make it easier to line up the tire but I wanted it secure and not moving. I used the bolts to make it secure. I just have to line it up perfectly which isn't hard at all. Its not for everyone but it works perfect for me. I really didn't need any adjustment. All of my buddies either ride sport bikes or have close to the same size front tire. Thanks for watching. I hope that answered your questions.
Elvis there is still a little play. I haven’t had any issues with mis alignment because of the side angles of the pivot. As long as I hit the front right it will line up with the back.
@@DaveMedicus I just bought Maxxhaul on ebay, it's looks exactly like the one at harbor freight. Btw the little play on wheel bracket is intend for self-alignment .
6 years later and video is still useful - thanks Dave!
Thanks for the great review, Dave! I just bought this wheel chock and was hoping to find a video on it. Your video covers it perfectly, with the added advice on firming up the slack
Thanks for watching. I am glad that it helped. If you have any more advice for people please feel free to let us know. I love this thing and it works great.
Thank You So Much Dave, For Taking Your Time and Showing Me What's, what......I was Looking for one after strapping my Bike Down Hauling it to the Suzuki Dealership and Stopping a few times to retie the straps.... This is the Idea Chock....easy to assemble and use.... Thanks Again.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
I've been looking at this chock for my bike and now I'm sold. Thanks so much for the info! Great job on modifying it.
I love it. I have since attached it to my platform build. I used it for almost 3 years straight everyday. No issues
I didn't realize how old this video is, but i'ts still useful in 2021, and my 2020 R1 should work good in this as well. Great tips
I still use mine every day on a platform I built. It still working great.
Nice video, no comedy, no bs, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
Nice Dave! I have owned theis chock before and just bought 2 today. I need to transport my Honda CTX 700 DCT and my Yamaha Majesty YP400 on a transporter 40 foot trailer from North FLA, to SW FLA. The front wheels of my bike are each a different in size, so I like your explaination for using the "third position holes". Also, the BIG ONE here, removing the adjustable feet!!! NEVER thought of that one! GREAT!! Doing it tomorrow! Thanks Dave!
Thanks. I have even removed the cross bar since I wasn't securing my bike with tie downs. I added some E track for when I haul buddies bikes for adjustability. Thanks for watching. Good luck with your trip.
I have this one and I love it. Extremely stable compared to a few of my buddies and it cost less to
Oh yeah! It's way less money. It was $63 the other day when I checked. Totally worth it. Thanks for watching.
Hey Dave thanks for this great review (wanted to see the Harbor Freight Chock in action)...AND...the great ideas to improve. Highly appreciate it
Thank You. I love this thing. Its way under rated. You cant beat it for the price.
Thanks. I incorporated some of your ideas and used your assembly directions 🙏😎
Fantastic! I am glad that I could help.
Excellent review. I was considering buying one and wasnt sure. You have made the decision mich easier. Highly appreciated
Great to hear! I love this thing.
Ive had mine for 5 years now stil works great
It been great so far on my platform lift.
I went 4 holes up for my 2006 harley davidson road king 16 inch wheel.Great video,I put some rubber on the bottom non skid material.Havent tried it with the non skid .Hopefully it stars put.
Good tip! I mounted mine to a platform I built and its amazing. Thanks for watching!
I followed your advice with the bolts and space spacers and it worked out really well. Thanks!!
That’s awesome. I’m glad that it worked for you. Thanks for watching.
What size bolts did you use?
@@JasonGriegoUSMC I used 1/2" x 1 1/2" bolts
Thanks. I kept shoving mine across the garage.
I actually mounted mine to a platform and eventually took off the cross support. Still love this thing.
Excellent presentation, must be your military training. This is the video I have been searching for. Thanks. Just purchased this and had questions, you covered them all
Thanks for watching. I have tried to post this to harbor freights website and reviews with no luck. I am glad that you were able to find it and answer your questions.
Been looking at wheel chocks for my '99 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. Was surprised by the difference in pricing for some of these. The model you show here is commonly availble in the $60 - $70 price range, while units by companies like Condor are more like $200! I was suspect of the low price on these, but after watching this video, I see that there is great value in this unit. Thanks so much for helping make my purchase decision.
Thank you for watching. I love mine and are still using it almost every day. Still going strong with just a little bit of rust. (Completely understandable since I live at the ocean)
@@DaveMedicus - ordered mine today (happy b-day to me!) Again, nice job on presenting this.
@@michaelvachon1334 thank you
First, thanks Dave - really helpful as I set mine up today. Was worried my 2021 Indian Scout with 16", 6" wide tires might be a bit too fat for the stand, but fits fine at the highest (furthest) setting. As a tip to others setting up for a heavier (well, 585 lbs.) cruiser, I found I could get the bike on the stand fairly easily (rolling start), but can't get it off the stand, as it keeps sliding along the floor. So when spring comes, I'll get a buddy to hold stand on the stand, then I'll anchor it into the concrete in my garage. I expect bigger bikes may have the same issue, so word to the wise to anchor it from the get go, or phone a friend. Otherwise, seems very sturdy, and for around $70, the right price.
Yes. I mounted mine to a platform too. it works great. you just need to use the front brake if you are not strong enough to yank it up the first time. I used mine almost daily since this video and I love it. Best money I have spent. Thanks for the info and for watching.
thanks for the info on 2021 Scout, wasn't sure
good chock for bolting in garage floor if wheel is too tight &stuck simply pull cotter key& knock out adjustment pin
Good tip! I mounted mine on a platform and it works great.
Answered all my questions thanks for taking the time and making this video
Chris Short No Problem. Thanks for watching.
Like Kevin (below), my Harley is too heavy to pop it up and over and exit the chock without a push from a second person. I drilled a hole in the back ear of the cam (cup) section, then drilled another in the frame far enough back to hook in a trampoline spring. WORKS GREAT here in the shop. I remove the spring when trailering.
David Caldwell that’s a great idea. Thanks for the information.
Yeah man , that is a swell idea . I'll do the same with mine
any photos of this modification??
David, went to my local Home Depot and got a pair of 60psi coil springs and am going to attempt your method. My Dyna Wide Glide defies any attempt by me to back it off the Chock. I'll try to post pics of the before/after Chock.
@J L Did you try it or are you waiting to hear from Taylon? I'm interested in the spring solution as long as the bike stays pulled forward tight enough. I just found out though that if I stand on the front of the rack myself it's very easy to push my bike out without anyone's help at relatively low risk of tipping it.
Thank you for the review! going to do the same thing for my bike!. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Alex
Not a problem. This stand is amazing. I use it every day to store my bike.
Dave Medicus hey Dave can u tell me the bolt sizes , and nylon washer sizes u used , I got the same one today
Excellent demo. Thanks for posting this.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching. I am glad that this helped you.
Thanks. I am sold on this chock. Good job on the upgrades
Gary Smith thank you. It’s still working great
The 6 holes on for the front mount are for the following wheel sizes:
22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17 inches.
Father's to nearest holes from rear flip chock piece.
Thanks for the info!
Thank you for the vid! Very informative & helps make a purchasing decision!
Its worth the money. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the demo ... hope to get mine setup soon!
Bradley Mathis good luck. I use mine daily and still love it. The modifications that I did at the end of the video still work great. Thanks for watching.
If you have a ole tire around you can use it to get a good idea of the rite adjustment.
That would make things so much easier. Thanks for watching.
I just happened to come across this video, this comment, bought this chock and do have a spare front tire. Thanks for the suggestion. Glad I saw it before I did all this with my bike.
Right on Dave. I just purchased this wheel chock as well. I was wondering about those front plastic round feet and if I could remove them. Also, great idea to use the nuts and bolts up front as well. I too used washers to take up the play as well as some other mods to allow me to use it in my toy hauler.
I love this thing. Too bad harbor freight wine use my video on their site because I modified it. Thanks for watching!
Good Video. I just bought a new table lift and the same wheel chock. I think I will buy another wheel chock for my trailer.
TreeGuru1 I still use mine everyday. They hold up well. Mine has been outside under my house in the salt weather of Myrtle Beach and it’s still perfectly fine. I love it.
Good equipment for the motorcycle
Love it. Still use it almost every day.
Very well made video. Answered two questions I had 1 specifically about mounting on to a trailer
Christopher Perez thank you. I am glad that this video was able to help
Great review, bought one because of you 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you. I have tried to add this video to their website but it won't let me. lol I love this. Thanks for watching and enjoy.
I’ve got one of those for my Goldwing, makes it easy to strap down both sides of the bike by yourself. You can you straps on each side, to the eye hooks and hook it to your trailer. That’ll keep you from bolting it down.
Thanks for watching!
I have a 2019 Goldwing tour with a front fender extension. Do you think it will hit or rub on the part that tilts?
I have a 2019 Goldwing tour with a front fender extension. Do you think it will hit or rub on the part that tilts?
@@pureblood2020 Thats a good question. On my 03’ the back half of the front fender is pretty low to start with but I’m not sure on your 19’ IF it would hit or not. Those extension’s hang pretty low. I might could check the fitment on mine sometime tomorrow and give you a better idea, and I can reply back here.
@@workharddieproud Thank you. That would be great. The bottom of my fender is 6" off the ground, but is less than half an inch from the tire. The front tire is a 130/70R18
I am going to the Harbor Freight right now to get one of these
I still use mine every day. Going on 2 years strong.
Great video. You covered everything. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. I love this thing. I did mount it to a platform which takes away any sliding that you may have. A simply sheet of plywood works too.
Well done Dave!
Thank You!
Well done video, Thank You for your service
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Great video Thanks, it convinced me to go and get one as soon as i finished your video today, plus it was 20% off so I got it for $50
I've thought about getting another one. I might get one today with the 20% off fathers day coupon they emailed out. Enjoy. Thanks for watching
The front and rear wheel locks are supposed to have play to help seat the tire correctly.
I don't need the play with it. I don't have any issue pulling it in. I want it nice and tight. I didn't like the play once the wheel was in. Thanks for watching!
Great review! We just bought ours and put it together. Thanks!
Thank you. I hope that you enjoy it.
Fantastic video, thank you. I hope to buy this sometime this week or next. I don't have a garage yet, so instead of the rubber feet, I may take same size bolts and grind down some spikes to give better traction on cement/tarmac. Hope I can wrangle my '14 Honda Valkyrie on it by myself. Cheers!
I would consider trying to mount it to something since by itself I still had to put my foot on it to hold it secure. When I mounted it to a platform it was night and day easier to pull off.
@@DaveMedicus Hey thanks for the reply! So I tried the metal spike thing and it *failed completely*. Oops. What I wound up doing is gluing a rubber/foam yoga mat type material to the bottom and it worked well. Otherwise good stand. Cheers!
Very informative. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching
Awesome video 👍 and awesome little hack upgrade I'ma do the same thank you sir
Thank you. I hope that it worked out well for you.
Thanks for the video. I was looking at for something to hold my Yamaha Vmax upright so I can check fluids and work on the bike itself without it leaning. Just wondering the price? Thanks again?
It was $63 today
Great vid, thanks. The comments are helpful, too.
Thank you. I am glad that I was able to help you out. I still use this product on a daily basis to store my bike under my house at the beach. Its holding up great. I still highly recommend it. Do my upgrades at the end and you will not be disapointed.
Or you could put the bolts through the opposite way with the heads on the inside if you're worried about wheel clearance.
That’s a possibility. I never had an issue with the bolt like I thought.
This vid was exactly what I needed to see! Thank you👍👍
airbrushinmotion thanks for watching.
I just bought one mainly to use on my V Strom to be able to keep the bike upright to setup the suspension. I can ride the bike on easily but I can't get the bike off the chock without a hand. The problem I found is the pivot unit that holds the back of the tire isn't a smooth enough transition to get the tire to roll back. It's like the tire has to climb over the center of the pivot unit. Maybe this helps for stability but for me I can't deal with getting my heavy bike over and off it without a 2nd person. I've been looking at the Condor Pit Stop which seems to have a smoother transition.
IMPC I often times will have to use the front brake to stop halfway up. I also will preload the suspension (bounce the front end) before pulling back. This helps a lot.
I’ve found this issue as well when trying to remove my 900 lb bagger. Almost impossible to remove from the chock, particularly if the stand itself isn’t secured with straps or bolted down. I may not have the chock in the right position...
Very nice review! Good idea on firming things up.
Thank You!
Nice video, this is how these should be made. You got a new subscription
Thanks for watching.
Nice job on getting the wiggle out of that HF chock!
billz410 thanks. It works great and is very reliable.
Hi Dave. Thanks for an amazing video. Dose the front wheel touch the ground while in the chock? I've seen many videos where the front wheel looks suspended (not touching the floor). Do you think this matters? And, can you post the size of the nuts and blots you used to take the wiggle out of the chock? It's a little difficult to see in the video. I'm assuming 1/2 inch? Thanks In Advance....
My wheel is slightly off the ground. If it’s touching the ground the bike will be loose in the stand. It needs to be up some. The higher it is the easer it is to get off if your bike is heavy.
Yes, I believe that they are 1/2” bolts since the washers are 1/2”. I just took one if the stock bolts to figure out the actual size of the hole.
@@DaveMedicus Thank You.
Great video! Just a quick question. I want tio use this chock to get the rider on and work on the sag numbers... Would it be able to hold the motorcycle and the rider upraght while i play with the suspension?
100% even though this is a harbor freight product its amazing. I get on it all of the time and jump around. Now mine is attached to a wooden base which you can see in my other videos. I cant exactly remember what it was like on the ground but I do remember getting on and off without worrying about it. I hope that this helps. I would make my modifications to it that I did in the beginning of the video to take out some of the play with the wheel. I feel like that would help you. Thanks for watching.
Just curious, have you tried to mount the rear wheel instead of the front? If you're wondering why would anybody want to do that, working on a motorcycle work table lift or parking two bikes side to side one with handlebars looking forward and the other backwards to occupy less space. Any input would be much appreciated.
I haven’t. I would think that it would work fine as long as you have a narrow rear wheel that fits and nothing to get in the way on the bike like an exhaust. Let me know if it works.
@@DaveMedicus I sure will, Yes, a 190 rear tire is very wide but a 150 rear tire from classic motorcycles or supermotards might fit. Eventually, I'll make it to my boss' s garage, I believe he's got one of those to try it. I'm vey sure the Aprilia Tuono will be a problem, my Moto Guzzi V9 or KTM duke should be ok. I'll let you know what's the latest tire that can fit.
im surprised at the quality of the build ! great video
24auhr I literally use it every day on my platform. I have it outside under my house at the beach. There has been minimal rust (Way less than there should be) since I had it outside in the rain for months. I still highly recommend this. The only downside that I have heard is if you have a heavy bike it’s a two person job to get it out. Mine is an r6 (423 lbs) so it’s easy with it mounted to my platform.
Great video Dave! So, will it slide when putting the bike on IF you don't have it up against the wall or a board?
If I get one, it'll be sitting out in space in the garage.
Thanks in advance for the response!
Depending on the weight of your bike I would say yes it will slide a little. If you can bolt it down to something even as simple as a half sheep of plywood that your weight and the bike itself would keep it in place until it’s over the hump. I bolted mine to a platform if you browse through my videos. I had a little different setup but love this stand. It’s so worth the money.
@@DaveMedicus I'll check out those other videos! And yep, I did get one, and it does slide some with my Harley. I got a heck of a deal on the stand...it was open box (everything like new and there) marked down to $44. The manager said he'd sell it to me for $40...but it gets better, when he rang it up, and my 25% coupon worked on top of that!
Thanks Marine, Semper Fi, good job.......
Jim R thank you. I am glad that this helped you.
Thanks, helpful review...
No problem. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Great video thanks I was about to buy the condor this is much cheaper and it will hold my honda aero just fine
I am glad it helped you. Thanks for watching.
I just purchased a 2018 HD Custom 1200. This works very well. Worked ok on the Street 750 I had before. Only problem was, Skinny front tire. The 18 Sportster locked right in. Really tight. Not sure if I should move the Back Rest one more pin? As they are about 1 1/2" apart. An easier option. Put the bolts from the Inside. Pointing out.
I thought that mine was set but I was curious and moved it one more hole. It was perfect. I would just try it and see how it fits. Its easy enough to move it if it doesn't work. Thanks for watching.
I was looking at mine this morning. Before I went to work. My Pin is 12mm. And the Gap is only 3/8". The rear rocking piece. HF had 2 part numbers for that item. Wonder if that is the difference?
Thats a possibility. They usually just come out with new numbers when they start to get complaints. lol
So does it fell safe enough to do oil change and etc...? without ratchet straps?
100% You can get on it and everything. I mounted mine to a platform now so it really does not move at all. As long as you have your wheel adjusted to the correct setting the bike doesn't move.
Good video, just bought one today
Thanks. I love mine. It works best if it mounted to something like a piece of plywood that the whole bike can sit on. It makes it solid.
What size are the mounting holes. Wanting to mount it to my trailer
I believe they were 1/2" or 3/8"
Nice review. Can you measure the distance between the mounting holes to the floor? That is the base plate.
I’m not sure exactly what you are asking me to measure? If you want to mount it to something you can remove the rubber pieces on the tie down bar and it sits flush with the ground. If that’s not what you wanted let me know.
@@DaveMedicus thanks for getting back to me. No I was asking the distance between the mounting holes from side to side, it’s on the entrance side of the base, you can see 3 of those at 8:23
@@hipposnakeyo up front the center of the hole is 1” from the deck. The distance between each hole is 1-1/2” and the distance between the brackets is 9-11/16”. The back mounting bracket holes are 2-3/4” apart staggered from each side. Three on one side 4 on the other. It that doesn’t help send me a message on Facebook same name and I’ll send you a video.
Would you recommend that this is ok to use so I can do maintenance? Things like changing oil, spark plugs, clutch fluid etc?
1000% I literally keep my bike on it every day. It's really stable. I did however build a platform (you can find it in my videos) that this is bolted to. Its how I transport the bike and how I store it. Right now my bike is sitting in my garage (4 years later) on the platform vertical with no kick stand down. I love this this. Sooo underrated once you do the slight modifications that I did.
Nice review! I was looking at this today and wondering if it would do what I wanted it to and it looks like it will. Thanks!
I still use it everyday on my platform that I build. I love it. Works great with a sport bike but some people have complained that if you have a heavier bike its took hard to pull off by yourself. Honestly that will be the same with all of the wheel chocks.
Dude you got to put that extra hardware list in the description
Doober50569 I’ll work on that
@@DaveMedicus thanks man it was otherwise very good video
Very nice job on the video, good instructional layout. I just purchased one to put in my toy hauler but the front fender comes around too far (Indian) I'll figure it out. Again enjoyed.
Are you talking about not having room on the back side for the fender? If so you can easily cut it down to fit. Also you can rotate the bracket the opposite direction. It has a different angle on it.
never mind, it all worked out with no cutting. did have to remove the rubber stops so it wouldn't slid.
Those rubber slides are useless. lol
I have an Indian as well. What did you end up doing to make the front fender work so it wont hit?
I didn't have to do anything. put the front back to the 3 pin and put a small 1/2 " block of wood in the bottom for the tire to sit on. Front fender clears with a inch to spare. no worries.
I'm going to use this in a rental vehicle so I can't drill holes for mounting. I'm thinking about 4 cargo straps hooking to the cross brace eyelets, two securing it forward, two securing it backward. So it's pretty much locked in place. And 4 cargo straps for the bike. Any thoughts on this?
Look up my video for my platform build. What it sounds like is that you are doing the same thing as me. I built a platform to go inside a uhaul and then strapped the platform to the trailer. The main reason for that is that the hooks were not strong enough to hold the bike in place but they were strong enough to hold a platform secure. I then strapped the bike securely to the platform and it was solid. I hope that this helps. Thanks for watching,
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Thanks for the reply Dave I will look it up, as that's what in doing a well. Glad to hear the solution worked for you.
Do you think a piece of pile carpeting under the front legs will prevent sliding? TY
Nancy Agnello I’m not sure. I have mine bolted to a platform. I would say a wall with be the best
How long cross T that you took boot off? Will it fit H.F. motorcycle lift, or too long for width of ramp to bolt down on lift?
I know this isn't addressed to me, and while i can't vouch for the first question, but yeah you can use this on the HF lift table; saw lot of pics in reviews on their website 👍🏻
I have also seen it working on the motorcycle lift. Thanks for watching!
FYI. Compressing the front suspension prior to pulling off, makes removal easier
Thanks for the comment. I never even thought to say that but that's exactly how I get mine off.
@@DaveMedicus what about welding a rod to the rocker that you could reach from sittting on bike
Thanks man. Doing immediately
wapartist thank you.
I have seen comments elsewhere that taking the front feet (as cheap and seeming worthless as they are) actually takes a lot of user leverage away when getting the bike out of the chock. Your R6 is a middleweight, did you notice that more human energy was needed to take the bike off the chock? This could be important for folks pushing the bike weight up over 500lbs.
The Colonel for me the fact that I bolted it to the ground I didn’t notice a difference. It would make a slight difference if you are just setting it on the floor.
Aloha Dave!!! Great video. Just snagged this product and about to assemble today. Just wanted to see what gear you use to record and what you use to edit your videos!! Mahalo Fam!! 🤙🏾
Recording was a Nikon 3100, initial audio was the 3100 towards the end was a zoom h1 with a lapel mic. Voice overs was an h5n with a boom mic and dead cat. Editing was Final Cut Pro hope this helps. If I could make a recommendation get a camera with auto focus. It will make your life a million times easier
Appreciate the response bro. I plan on recording my rides. Got the Go Pro 9 for x Mas but audio is gonna be the biggest challenge I think. And than there’s editing. Lol. Lots of work. I was supposed to put wheel chock together but spent most of the day trying to edit one video. Smh. Appreciate you.
@@HarleyFatBoyJr for riding I use the gopro 7 at 32 frames in 4k and for the audio I have a lapel mic in my helmet attached to the zoom H1. This way I have quality audio inside but if I need to hear better outside I can switch back to that one. Get a 128 fb sd card and an external power source for your gopro otherwise you will be stopping every 50 minutes to change batteries. Also if you use gopro batteries and ride in the cold expect them to freeze over and shut off
Wow. Appreciate the info. Huge help. Mahalo!! 🤙🏾
Measure the slop. Divide by 2. Buy 2 spacers. Center that wheel cradle.
Thanks for watching.
That's a nice bike, do you still have it?
Yes I do. I have a bunch of pics on my Instagram under my name. I’ve changed it quite a bit since this video.
I got the same stand the other day. Two held but was to loose for my liking 3 fit nice and snug... i ratchet the bike down tight as I was adjusting the rear. When I went to take it off I fought like hell to get the bike off the stand! Took me alot of effort to finally get it off. Any ideas how to simplify this? FYI I have a 19 z650 so tire size is about the same as yours.
cruzzindodge I have to preload the suspension by pushing down hard and the pulling back real quick. The suspension helps me to pull it off. Sometimes I will only make it half way out and I just hold the front brake. I never pull it off while I am sitting on it. Always from the side.
@@DaveMedicus I did that and still took alot more effort then I would like and almost dropped the bike once it came out because I lost my footing from pulling so hard. Just wish there was a easier way of going about it
I had difficulty getting my cycle off and found that the adjustment needed to be tighter, then it came off better.
@@greggb8112 so adjust it one more spot closer? I will have to try that out.
@@cruzzindodge Yes, move the upright one hole closer.
Third hole is the best for 17 inch tires
Thanks for the info
Do you think it well will hold up a heavier bike without problem?
It will hold up. People have said that they have a hard time getting their heavier bikes out.
i got Harley it works great for it
TYSM, what were those bushing sizes though? 3/8" inner diameter? Thickness?
Home Depot Part number 596064. Its a 1/2" inside diameter
@@DaveMedicus bingo that's what I just bought. Thanks again!
Alex Castro no problem.
Thanks for the video
Victor Johnson I’m glad it helped. Sorry for the late response I just saw this post.
Why is the front (taller) tire guide adjustable? As seen in the video your waisting 2 inches. My BMW needs every inch to fit in the Pickup Bed (same size tire). They should have made the rear rocking piece adjustable. Then you could place 2 nylock bolts on each side of the front tire guide, Move the tire against the Front of the truck bed. Good preperation creats it own luck.
I agree. They should have maximized the space and secured the front stop completely. Thanks for watching. If you have a sport bike look into the Pitfall Trailer restraint system. Worth every penny.
Great video. What size are the bolts/lock washers/nuts?
I believe that I used a 2" bolt. You can use whatever you want as long as it tightens up the two pieces.
@@DaveMedicus Thanks! :)
Can you back the rear wheel of that Yamaha into the chock?
You know I think that its possible as long as your tire is the right size. I would think that it would be a little difficult to get into and require a lot of clutch to get out of. I have never actually tried it. you would also want to check for clearance in front of the rear tires. I think my fairings would get in the way on mine.
Great video!
Eugene Smiley thanks.
I have one and am having a hard time getting the bike out. Any hints?
Ihate GMZ try and preload the suspension to work with you. Sometimes I’ll have to hit the brakes to hold it if I don’t get a good enough pull. It usually works on the second time because it’s already halfway off
@@DaveMedicus yup. Push then pull. Works great.
Thanks for sharing
Mikayla Lee no problem. I hope that it helped.
Nice job thanks
Mike594594 not a problem. Thanks for watching.
But you dont have to bolt it to ther ground do you?
You don't have to but you may struggle to get the bike off. When mine wasn't bolted I just used my foot. I since mounted it to a platform which didn't move because I was standing on it. something as simple as a sheet of plywood would work great. As long as you have weight of the back tire and you on it the ramp won't move. I hope that this helps. I love this wheel chock still. Thanks for watching.
Will this fit a tire that is 6 inches wide?
Ben Stevenson I would say yes. I went and measured mine and the first part is 6” to the start of the curve and a little larger in the back. Since your tires aren’t flat a large portion of the tire will be inside. Your tire will still be able to wedge inside the brackets.
Thanks
firebird14420 you are welcome.
r6 has a 17 inch front tire??
It has a 17" Rim. Tire size is 120/70/zr17. Pretty much standard for all sport bikes.
Do you want the wheel on the ground or slightly off ?
SteelCity I positioned mine to the most secure holding position. My wheel is on the ground but that’s depending on the size tire that you have. Experiment with different positions to see which one is better.
Dave Medicus
Sounds good..will do
Thanks Dave
Couldn't you use the original bar and just add washer to remove the play in front? And what's that about cutting you bolts and the bolts being in the way? The bar was there and wasn't even in the circumference of the tire originally!
No you couldn't use the original bar because there was nothing to stop it from sliding. The sliding bar is there to make it easier to line up the tire but I wanted it secure and not moving. I used the bolts to make it secure. I just have to line it up perfectly which isn't hard at all. Its not for everyone but it works perfect for me. I really didn't need any adjustment. All of my buddies either ride sport bikes or have close to the same size front tire. Thanks for watching. I hope that answered your questions.
Condor chock,best one out there.
Dave Cowdrey it’s practically the same thing for a fraction of the price. I have not had one problem with this yet. I am very satisfied.
and 3 times the price. My HF works fine for me
Pull your bike along side of it to measure your wheel space
I did that but it still needed more adjustment.
the "sway" helps with any misalignment...maybe you just voided the warranty - LOL
Elvis there is still a little play. I haven’t had any issues with mis alignment because of the side angles of the pivot. As long as I hit the front right it will line up with the back.
@@DaveMedicus I just bought Maxxhaul on ebay, it's looks exactly like the one at harbor freight. Btw the little play on wheel bracket is intend for self-alignment .
It is great for lighter bikes
Especially if it's mounted to something.