Front wheel dock for Ultra
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Road Warrior
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From: Cheltenham, UK
Front wheel dock for Ultra
Hoping someone can help with this convoluted question.
I am in the UK so don't enjoy the level of variety you get in the US
I have an Ultra and want to build a loading mechanism to get the bike in the back of my van. It is a tight fit so riding it in is not an option.
I must be able to load and unload on my own so I need to mount a front wheel chock on a ramp which I will then winch up.
So, 2 key questions:
Who makes most robust / best chock?
The fact that this will be mounted on a ramp changes the geometry, will a standard chock work in this configuration?
I am in the UK so don't enjoy the level of variety you get in the US
I have an Ultra and want to build a loading mechanism to get the bike in the back of my van. It is a tight fit so riding it in is not an option.
I must be able to load and unload on my own so I need to mount a front wheel chock on a ramp which I will then winch up.
So, 2 key questions:
Who makes most robust / best chock?
The fact that this will be mounted on a ramp changes the geometry, will a standard chock work in this configuration?
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From: Lapeer , Mich
check with a towing co. , had my bike hauled in and the had a rig like a weel chock but had real small like nylon weels on it and was about 3 ft wide for balance , just pulled it right on
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If I understand correctly, your cheapest option might be a set of these:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/ramp_kits/196.aspx
with one of these: http://www.discountramps.com/wheel-c...FY125QodAiNnNA
The simple loop chocks will work. They work better with two people, one to steady the bike while the other attaches the tie downs, but if you work out a system with your tie downs and hooks, one person can do it.
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/ramp_kits/196.aspx
with one of these: http://www.discountramps.com/wheel-c...FY125QodAiNnNA
The simple loop chocks will work. They work better with two people, one to steady the bike while the other attaches the tie downs, but if you work out a system with your tie downs and hooks, one person can do it.
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