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Sep 12, 2012 | 07:49 AM

#21

Bgill

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Originally Posted by SkipCarey

Thanx ,Ill give it a try, but Im ridin an 11 SG it seems implausible to compress the front end in this way? but Ill give it a try.Anyone else have a reliable way to back a heavy touring bike out of these(alone) ?not crazy about standing along side of the bike to remove it.

If you have it mounted in a trailer just park on a slight to moderate incline or detach from the tow vehicle and raise the nose of the trailer up. Be sure to set the rear stabilizer jacks before rolling out on the bike.

If the nose is down the bikes weight is working against you.

Sep 12, 2012 | 08:24 AM

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roadkinglobo

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Originally Posted by JefFLH

We will be moving from NH to NC before the end of the year and the bike will be going down on my utility trailer on one of the last runs. I would like to hear your recommendations for a good removable wheel chock. Thanks in advance.
Jeff

I've had 3 of these in 2 different trailers. They are great. Towed through the Rocky Mts. without any issues whatsoever.

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This video indicates movement if the wheelchock is free standing, however this is not an issue when the unit is bolted into a trailer floor bed. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with the move!

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Sep 12, 2012 | 04:26 PM

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JefFLH

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Just ordered the HF one for a grand total of $62.98 shipped. If it doesn't work at least I'm not out too much. We shall see...... Thanks for all the input.
Jeff

Sep 12, 2012 | 04:49 PM

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SkipCarey

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Originally Posted by SpiderPig

It take a little getting use to. If you have a riders back rest installed it makes it a bit easier. However what might help is when you are standing and pulling back on the bars and rocking the bike out of the wheel chock. You need to apply the front brake to keep the wheel from dropping back in the chock. Should take two rocks. One to get the wheel up and hold it there with the front brake. And then the second to take it all the way out.

Now that makes sense I knew there had to be a trick to it goin solo Thanks for the input guys...........feelin kinda ripped off by HD lookin at what I paid for mine at the stealership Oh well I gotta purty HD sticker on it?

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Sep 12, 2012 | 05:13 PM

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Nellybelle

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I had the Bikepro and then went with two Condors. I should have bought another Bikepro. Holds bike more stable and truly a better chock on my opinion.

Sep 26, 2012 | 05:40 PM

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JefFLH

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Got the HF chock last week and mounted it on the trailer.The thing is very well made. I did buy a couple washers to take up some slack on the rods, but other than that it worked flawlessly. I loaded the bike on Friday. Held it very secure and straight upright. Hauled the bike to North Carolina without incident. As far as I'm concerned, I see this as money well spent. I highly recommend it.

Sep 26, 2012 | 06:53 PM

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greggreen

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Originally Posted by SkipCarey

I bought the expensive HD one and had a helluva time backin the bike back out of the thing while sittin on the bike and Im no lighweight had to call some help ,any ideas? would be greatly appreciated.............

Pretty sure the HD chock is a Condor. I think you just need to adjust it til you find the right setting. I can pull my EG out of mine with a couple yanks.