Wheel Chock issue

[Triple J]

I bought this chock from Harbor Frieght.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97843.html

 

My tire is to wide to fit. Has anyone solved this issue or have suggestions? I know they make another version but am reading that some have had width issues with it as well.

 

The front tire on my bike is 150/ 80-16

[djh3]

So where is your wheel to wide to fit? To me it looks like you could have a car tire and it fit the front V shaped part. Is it the guide part on the bottom? I can see why now that I look up the owners manual for the chock. The recommended size is 17 to 22 tall and 3 to 5" wide. A 150mm wide tire is roughly 6". Soooo I would say there is some fabricating in your future to make it work. It dont look like it would take a whole lot. I would look at cutting the rear part of the chock up the center from top to bottom. then cut your outside tube or whatever it is there with the pin to allow it to be "opened up" to you required width. Then add some flat metal to the space you cut, I should think maybe 3-4 cross pieces to hold it together.

[Triple J]

djh3

 

Yes it is the back flip up portion that is to narrow.

 

We think alike on the modification of it. Just need to figure out the best way to cut it in half for the expansion. Going to have to see if I can find anyone with a plazma cutter.

 

Not sure if a skill saw would do it

[Edbo]

You should be able do do a good job with a side grinder with a cutting wheel in it. You will be amazed at how straight you can cut if you go slow.

[djh3]

Angle grinder would work. Mark it with a sharpie and masking tape. Take your time, make a light line all the way down to start. Just sort of knocking the paint off so to speak. Step back and take a look at it. then if its OK take a few more swipes at it. then you can use grinder to bevel the edge. I would say if you used maybe some 1" flat 3 or 4 pieces with some 1/4 bolts would be fine in sort of a "ladder" type configuration. You could probably use angle if thats what you have.

[Triple J]

Thanks for the help and ideas

 

I will be welding the pieces back in once I am sure how far it needs to be spread apart.

 

I have access to all kinds of metal so flat strap is what I'll be using

 

Sounds like a weekend project is in order

[Condor]

Interesting. I use the same chock in my enclosed trailer (2) and another in my transport trailer. Set at max width they all fit. It's tight but they work. I'm loading up the RSV's later this afternoon. I'll post a few pics of what they look like in the chock. BTW the front tires are E3's..... And I trailered the '07 to The Dalles last summer and the bike rode like it was on rails..... I've trailered bikes before under different configurations, and with the HB chock I was really impressed....

[Triple J]

condor

 

That is why I posted, never saw any reviews about the tire not fitting, but there is no way my tires going in.

 

I'll just modify this one as I enjoy fabricating. Did the roof and doors for my Prowler years ago.

 

[Condor]

It really doesn't go all the way in, but sorta wedges itself into the V. And as long as the tire is wedged it will stay. Going all the way to the bottom of the V and it'll wobble from side to side. Also the long side of the flopper is toward the back, not toward the V and you won't drop all the way into it either. Makes for an easy ride on and dismount.... The idea is to wedge the front tire into the stand tightly and it won't go anywhere. I didn't get around to loading the RSV's today so don't have any pics to post, and I'll be away til after Easter... However maybe you could supply us with a couple of pics of the V against your front tire??? And... what brand tire are you using???

[Triple J]

I can get some pics this afternoon but my tire won't even fit in the V

[Triple J]

The tire is a Dunlop E3

 

Here is a picture, won't even touch the ramp area.

 

[Condor]

The tire is a Dunlop E3

 

Here is a picture, won't even touch the ramp area.

 

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Certainly looks like the tire is wedged in the V to me.... That the same tire I'm using and it works fine. Also that V doesn't look like one from an HB chock...

[Triple J]

Well it's the wedge that came in the box so can't say if they changed design

 

My problem is it's hitting before you get into it, no way it can be pushed in, could ride it in but getting out could be an issue.

 

I plan on widening it this weekend so hopefully get it operational.

[Triple J]

I widened it 1 1/2 inches

 

 

Fits like a glove

 

 

Works like a charm

 

[Triple J]

Just need to get a can of paint, give it a spray, and then mount it to trailer

[djh3]

Shoot it looked fine. I think the idea is to just push against the tire anyways.

[Condor]

Just need to get a can of paint, give it a spray, and then mount it to trailer

 

Sorry about the mis-ID on the part. I thought what was pictured was the front V-stop.... I never noticed how deep my tire went into the flopper. My chock is lagged to the floor of the trailer and I just ride it on, and it doesn't have any trouble 'flopping'.. My front end does sit higher than yours in the pic, but it is solid. Right now the bike will come out with a bit of tugging, but if the tire sat any deeper in the chock I can see it'd be an adventure getting the bike back off.... Right now my trailer is a one man operation, and it works for me.

Edited May 11, 2015 by Condor

[pgibson]

Had to bring mine to a garage