Using a Wheel Chock to do Maintenance
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Using a Wheel Chock to do Maintenance
I am looking at a HF or a Black Widow. The Black Widow looks to hold the wheel a few inches off the ground where the HF one is about ground level. The main question is will the wheel being higher make a difference or not?
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Matt
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Matt
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I built one using 2 2x8s, some galvanized pipe and flange. Puts a wheel about 1" off the ground depending where it is placed under the frame. Uses that new fangled Archimedes principle thingy called a lever effect.
Late entry: found the plans for it: http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
Late entry: found the plans for it: http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
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I can't answer for the "Black Widow" but I do have a HF that I use once in a while.
I guess it has to do with the size of your front wheel but I always use tie down straps with it as the bike wants to lean to one side or the other with a small front tire.
When I use the chock on a smooth concrete floor (garage), when I try to pull the bike out of the chock, the chock slides. That's why I only use it outside on asphalt. It can also slide when you put the bike in the chock on a slick floor.
I have thought about mounting the chock to a piece of 3/4" plywood and painting the plywood bottom with a non skid paint with sand, but I have a jack (red Sears) that lifts the whole bike when in the garage. I also have a homemade jack, made from lumber that will lift one or the other wheel off the ground. Those are the reasons I have never mounted and painted the chock.
Good luck with whichever you choose and let us know how it works for you.
I guess it has to do with the size of your front wheel but I always use tie down straps with it as the bike wants to lean to one side or the other with a small front tire.
When I use the chock on a smooth concrete floor (garage), when I try to pull the bike out of the chock, the chock slides. That's why I only use it outside on asphalt. It can also slide when you put the bike in the chock on a slick floor.
I have thought about mounting the chock to a piece of 3/4" plywood and painting the plywood bottom with a non skid paint with sand, but I have a jack (red Sears) that lifts the whole bike when in the garage. I also have a homemade jack, made from lumber that will lift one or the other wheel off the ground. Those are the reasons I have never mounted and painted the chock.
Good luck with whichever you choose and let us know how it works for you.
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I built one using 2 2x8s, some galvanized pipe and flange. Puts a wheel about 1" off the ground depending where it is placed under the frame. Uses that new fangled Archimedes principle thingy called a lever effect.
Late entry: found the plans for it: http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
Late entry: found the plans for it: http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
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Most touring Hd's can use our Sport Chock. It's designed for a 110-130/16-18. The cost of this chock will be dropping to 189.00. Still a little more than what you're looking at. But we offer a lifetime warranty and it's made 100% in the USA!
Check it out here....
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Most touring Hd's can use our Sport Chock. It's designed for a 110-130/16-18. The cost of this chock will be dropping to 189.00. Still a little more than what you're looking at. But we offer a lifetime warranty and it's made 100% in the USA!
Check it out here....
Youtube video of all Baxley products in action
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I've got condor wheel chock that I've had for 7 or 8 years now, and used on 2 bikes. A night train and an ultra classic. Works great, and the front tire is raised very little. If adjusted right, there is no problem backing out, even on concrete.
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just ride in, step off, and do the work. when finished, pull right back out of it, doesn't slide at all in my garage.
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I am looking at a HF or a Black Widow. The Black Widow looks to hold the wheel a few inches off the ground where the HF one is about ground level. The main question is will the wheel being higher make a difference or not?
Thanks
Matt
Thanks
Matt
chaning oils,,, it could..
changing the batter or washing,, No..
It'd be easier to answer if U at least explain what work Ur referring to.
Since I shattered my (L3) Vertebrae several yrs ago in my back I cant get up and down as easy or stay bent over very long.
So I now I use a lift to do most all my work on the bike or lay down on the floor..
So far the lift has worked out great.
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Welllll, that might depend on what Ur doing....
chaning oils,,, it could..
changing the batter or washing,, No..
It'd be easier to answer if U at least explain what work Ur referring to.
Since I shattered my (L3) Vertebrae several yrs ago in my back I cant get up and down as easy or stay bent over very long.
So I now I use a lift to do most all my work on the bike or lay down on the floor..
So far the lift has worked out great.
chaning oils,,, it could..
changing the batter or washing,, No..
It'd be easier to answer if U at least explain what work Ur referring to.
Since I shattered my (L3) Vertebrae several yrs ago in my back I cant get up and down as easy or stay bent over very long.
So I now I use a lift to do most all my work on the bike or lay down on the floor..
So far the lift has worked out great.
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I bought a HF chock when they were on sale, with the idea of using it for some maintenance and mod items. I figured it would slide on the concrete floor, so I'm thinking of putting some lead anchors in the floor and bolting the chock down with lag bolts when I am using it. I just wonder how often I can use/re-use the lead anchors, since I don't plan on bolting the chock down permanently.