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I use Wheeldock chocks... I've had at least one, for over 15 years... I now have three, one each for my three bikes.. I like them better than the "cradle" type chocks..
I also use them if I need to transport any of my bikes on my small utility trailer. I use a Wheeldock transport bar to secure the proper chock to the trailer.
Well….I wish I would have known about the Wheeldock Transport Bar before I spent so much time agonizing over how to attach mine to my Kendon trailer. That would have been so.much.easier! Learn something new every time I visit this forum.
that transport bar is great. have it mounted on my HF lift so can remove the chock when needed. the center stand they sell looks like a well made unit, anyone out there have one in use?
that transport bar is great. have it mounted on my HF lift so can remove the chock when needed. the center stand they sell looks like a well made unit, anyone out there have one in use?
I ended up using 2 U-bolts on the front and a bolt thru the hole in the back plate of the Wheeldock to attach it to my dual Kendon trailer. It is remarkably secure, but the transport bar would have been a better solution.
FWIW.... The Wheel Dock web site also has some trailering info. They suggest using their chock, and a criss-cross strap technique, using only two straps.
I took my bagger on a 4,200 mile round trip last year, loaded on my trailer. I used the Wheel Dock chock transport bar with my chock, their "spacer strap" and "wheel safety strap" (for peace of mind) on the front wheel, and the two strap technique. I added two extra straps, for just in case failsafes (again just for peace of mind). The extra straps never even got tight. The two strap technique worked perfectly for the entire trip...
In retrospect, I would have no problem doing the trip again, without the extra two failsafe bike straps, or the two front wheel straps...
I typically throw straps around the fork lowers and also have the H-D tie down brackets for extra stability. Also use straps from the passenger floorboard mounts. I secure the front wheel to the Wheeldock with the short strap thru the wheel. Probably dont need to, but I always run a strap thru the rear wheel, too. Lots of different ways to secure your bike to a trailer and everybody seems to have their own best way.
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I use Wheeldock chocks... I've had at least one, for over 15 years... I now have three, one each for my three bikes.. I like them better than the "cradle" type chocks..
I could use one Wheeldock chock with spacers. I have used the spacers, but over the years I eventually got a chock for each bike. All my bikes have different front tires..
I use one for standing my bagger upright in my small motorcycle workshop... It is freestanding... There's not a lot of room in there, with tool boxes, table lift, and 3 bikes, so the Wheeldock chock helps maximize available space.
I also use them if I need to transport any of my bikes on my small utility trailer. I use a Wheeldock transport bar to secure the proper chock to the trailer.
Additionally, I have a toy hauler RV. When I take one of my motorcycles on a trip, I again use a Wheeldock transport bar to secure the chock to the garage floor in the toy hauler.
I really like the wheeldock chocks because there is no "cradle" that you need to roll the bike up & over to get it into the chock... With Wheeldock, just drive straight in and push the foot pedal. The chock will "capture" the front wheel. It is much easier removing a bike from the wheeldock chock, again no cradle to pull the bike backwards, up & over...
They are measured and fitted to your front wheel... by model or wheel/tire measurement. The one I got for my bagger, fit well. I bought an American Elite front tire and now it's a little snug in the chock... still way better than dealing with a cradle, but the AE tire must be just a touch wider than the OEM Dunlops..
I use the same set up, works great when I need to trailer the bike on rare occasions.
I keep mine loose on the garage floor so I can easily move it around if I need too. My Wheeldock is 6 years old and it still works as good as new. Superb quality and operation.
Wheel Dock works great. Have the bar which allows me to put it on the trailer and take it off with one pin. Only need a few straps and the bike doesn't move.
For the floor, I did drill two 3/8 holes, drop the bolts in, just gives it a little stability from moving but not necessary. Just pull the bolts out if you want to move it
I do use it on the table lift and bolt it on when in use. So much easier than the cradle stands
Do you have issues with your wrapped fender? I have one, too, and read that it may interfere ?
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I typically throw straps around the fork lowers and also have the H-D tie down brackets for extra stability. Also use straps from the passenger floorboard mounts. I secure the front wheel to the Wheeldock with the short strap thru the wheel. Probably dont need to, but I always run a strap thru the rear wheel, too. Lots of different ways to secure your bike to a trailer and everybody seems to have their own best way.
