Motorcycle Stand - Wheel Chock

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Sep 3, 2011 | 12:03 PM

Tek74

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Motorcycle Stand - Wheel Chock

I'm looking for an inexpensive way to hold my bagger up straight (unassisted) while changing the fluids in my garage. Harbor Freight has a US General Motorcycle Stand/Wheel Chock on sale for $39.99 from $89.99. While this item work for what I want? Is there a better option out there?

Sep 3, 2011 | 01:40 PM

Fast Aire

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I have the Harbor Freight one mounted to a piece of 3/4 plywood for extra stability. There was once different models, I have the one with the secure wheel strap on front. It does fine for minor workings

Sep 3, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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Love my Harbor Freight wheel dock, I also have it mounted to a piece of 3/4 inch plywood... mainly used in my trailer for strapping bike in but can be used for servicing. Also bought their motorcycle jack... use it for checking/changing fluids and cleaning bike... Both work great... Also use this and save more
http://images.harborfreight.com/hftw.../images/22.jpg

Sep 3, 2011 | 03:34 PM

Tek74

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Thanks guys. I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Regular price was $89.99 and the sale price was actually $69.99, but my motorcycle magazine had a coupon for the $39.99. I just put it together and put the RG on it. It seems sturdy enough for doign minor jobs in my garage. I do use my hook straps though to make sure. I didn't the the plywood thing you guys did though. I just backed it up to the garage wall and slowly drove the bike up onto it. I'm gonna change my Primary fluid today. I did the oil and tranny fluids last weekend. If you guys have a pic of your with the plywood, I'd like to see it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...FSBCgwodRnXLzA

Sep 3, 2011 | 03:35 PM

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I just use the chinese sams club motorcycle jack I already have, put in under the bike and lift gently to upright.

however I never use a jack to change oil or primary...oil drain is in the right place for gravity on jiffy stand, primary too.

tranny fluid maybe- I change oil 3 times for every tranny change.

regarding jacks- yes i know someone wants to sell me a jack for $400. my cheapo works great and was $60 10 or more years ago.

Mike

Sep 3, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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I bought the harbor freight hyd. lift on sale for $71.00. Love it and for another $5.00 got a two year no questions asked return or exchange warranty.