Got this wheel chock on my trailer. Already dented the fender on the virgin attempt. By shifting g the cradle bolt up, would this prevent further fender damage? TIA
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Wheel chock questions
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That thing looks weak and terrible. I use Condors with great success.
@Rommel
Earlier you said you had the PS-1500 and was considering getting a wheeldock because of difficulty rocking bike out.
Before you spend cash it might help to remember for Indians (tire size 130/90-16)
there are two legal positions for rocking cradle
hole #2 from end (recommended)
and hole #3 from end (acceptable).
My guess is you are in position 2 which is the recommended position but is the hardest to rock bike out of the pitstop.
Try moving cradle pin to #3, it is still acceptable for bike but is much easier to rock bike out of cradle.
save your cash for other toys.
Earlier you said you had the PS-1500 and was considering getting a wheeldock because of difficulty rocking bike out.
Before you spend cash it might help to remember for Indians (tire size 130/90-16)
there are two legal positions for rocking cradle
hole #2 from end (recommended)
and hole #3 from end (acceptable).
My guess is you are in position 2 which is the recommended position but is the hardest to rock bike out of the pitstop.
Try moving cradle pin to #3, it is still acceptable for bike but is much easier to rock bike out of cradle.
save your cash for other toys.
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18 chieftain 2021 scout 01 soft tail 2000 road king if set correct they work fine
You know, you may have a good point.
3 of my bikes (2 of which I recently traded in for my new SDH), scout bobber, triumph bobber, Virago, front tires would constantly pinch/stick in upright. Usually try jerking them out a couple times before giving up, walking to front of bike and pushing it backwards a 1/2” to “release” pinch.
I’ve healed better than I ever imagined I would (fractured neck twice, fractured lower back twice, separated right shoulder, rotator cuff done on left, crushed elbow, etc.) from 2 previous accidents.
I can pretty much do anything I want, but can pay the price with several days of discomfort ( like being dumb and trying to jerk the bike out).
I will have the Springfield home a week from Friday. Maybe the tire size will make the difference and not pinch. Will definitely try another position if not.
By the way, anyone using the condor on a SDH? What cradle position do you have it set at?
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Here is what my HF wheel chock looks like. So far it has been good with several thousand miles of the Roadmaster in it. I use it though to keep the bike steady while I strap it down. The way I strap it I could remove the wheel chock and it still wouldn't go anywhere.
I use the Condor ones like the ones shown by OracleDba above in my garage if I'm doing maintenance and in my toy hauler and I'm as happy as a puppy with 2 peckers. The only issue I've had was the first year I didn't have the bike tied down in addition to the chock and it tipped on my road entry (see other posts) and I have a slick finish to my garage floor and I don't have the mount bolted down. So dismounting requires the squeeze to stand on the chock so I can back the bike off it. I have heard WheelDocks don't require the same thing, but can't confirm.
I do however have 2 Condor mounts and would sell one for a loss if interested. IM me.
I do however have 2 Condor mounts and would sell one for a loss if interested. IM me.
the proper setup for pit-stop is based on tire / rim size not bike make/model.
here is the manufacture's chart.
if multiple numbers are listed, the leading number is preferred remaining values if any are also acceptable
for example a 130 tire on a 16" rim is pin position 2 or 3 with 2 preferred.
cradle holes are numbered from 1 starting with hole closest to end.
If I recall the verticle V is also adjustable
one is supposed to choose the set of bolt holes which puts mid-line of verticle V as best as possible to axle height when in cradle.
I think for me that was the lowest bolt holes available.
thank you for that. Appears the Springfield would be in the 2 position preferably. Will have to check where I have them pinned currently. If I remember correctly (several years ago), I just pinned it where I felt the tire was most locked in. Quite possibly might have just never had it set to spec.
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Get a wheel dock and forget about it. Lol
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Had this problem on my victory with condors. They're great wheel chocks but they need to be modified a little bit by cutting off the tips.
But what works
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Depends on what size bike for my midsize bikes i use Baxley's, but for my big bike i use Wheeldock as it is flat so easier to roll back for me with short legs. But i love the rotating wheel cratel of the Baxley for my lighter bikes. Also covers bigger or wider tire rang capability. Youve spent a lot of money on a quality bike, so why be cheap on the wheel chock, buy quality and you won't be unhappy. Both brands sell trailer mounting kits so when you need to trailer.
My only problem is the locking arm is a bit of a stretch for me upon rolling in on the Wheeldock.
My only problem is the locking arm is a bit of a stretch for me upon rolling in on the Wheeldock.
I agree with this 100% after complaining on the forum about my slight difficulty backing out of my Condor (not that I was going to buy another chock). It was suggested to change my setting and it helped a lot.
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Another advantage of the Wheeldock is when you need to check oil. When I'm not trailering, it's on the floor ready for me to pull in, dock the bike, and check oil with the bike completely vertical. No need for straps as it will stay in place and the Wheeldock won't slide forward as you try to enter it because there's no hump to get over. Nor will it slide back as you try to get out for the same reason. Easy in, easy out, no straps and no rockin' and rollin'.
I have a Wheeldoc for my 2015 Chief with a 16" wheel. Now I have a 23 Chief with a slimmer 19" wheel. Very happy to find out they have a shim kit that will allow me to use the narrower wheel.
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I''ll have to disagree with you as it does slide forward, as i ended up putting a large 2' x 3' rubber mat under it and it still will slide a little. But then i can't see it as i am pulling into it because of my fairing. I agree it never slides pulling out. And my Baxley ones almost never slide, but then it's the size of the bikes i use each for.
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The difference being that you are in the dock as opposed to pushing it and not being in the dock and having to try again. Going in slowly will minimize the slide.
My Wheeldoc doesn't move at all. It is flat as I drive into it then I activate the lock on the back of the wheel which snugs it to the front stop.
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No, it's usually that i roll in too far.
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