My take on Trackside chock

[bigjack7679]

Brought this from cycle gear for $69.99. I Thinks its a pretty good buy for the price

Cons
It does slide at times when backing out the chock
iF you set it up to drop the tire all the way in the chock, pretty hard to get out
Pros
Great for standing bikes straight up
Sturdy
$69.99

im pretty satisfied with the buy. It is not as great as some of the big name chocks, but it works just find for me. It has 3 different settings which determine how far the tire drops into the chock. The busa is pretty hard to pull out of the chock when its dropped all the way in the chock. I keep mines on the middle setting which still keep it secure for storing but makes it easier to the bike out of the chock.

Also im a pretty strong guy so opinions will vary on how hard it is to pull the busa out of the chock at times. Not a big problem for me though

 

[dadofthree]

Good for transporting too

 

[bigjack7679]

Good for transporting too

Yep. well be going on the trailer when i buy one

 

[dadofthree]

I've got mine mounted to a small piece of plywood and throw it in the back of the ranger and off we go.

 

[bigjack7679]

I've got mine mounted to a small piece of plywood and throw it in the back of the ranger and off we go.

what points on the bike do u use for the tie down

 

[newb]

If you have a harbor freight near you, they also make one. Not as compact but pretty sturdy. About the same price if I remember correctly.

As for tie down points, canyon dancer across the bars is a popular choice but you have to go pretty wide to miss the body work. I personally use soft ties around the lower fork leg just above the axle and brakes. Double the strap back onto itself. This also keeps from compressing the springs. As for the rear, soft tie on passenger peg or rearset and strapped to a point pulling backwards on the bike.

 

[b-dub_sr]

I am thinking about getting one for the garage as well, has anyone used it in combination with a rear stand... Still pretty sturdy..??


But i was thinking about one of these for the trailer.. Does anyone have one or used one with some feedback??

Pit Bull Trailer Restraint System for Suzuki from SportbikeTrackGear.com

 

[BusaWhipped]

With the "locking" chocks, I don't tie down the front end. A strap on each passenger beg, pulling forward to make sure it stays solidly in the chock.

 

[mr8ball]

I am thinking about getting one for the garage as well, has anyone used it in combination with a rear stand... Still pretty sturdy..??


But i was thinking about one of these for the trailer.. Does anyone have one or used one with some feedback??

Pit Bull Trailer Restraint System for Suzuki from SportbikeTrackGear.com

I have the condor Amazon.com: Condor Trailer Only Chock SC-2000: Automotive one I got at bike week and have it on my lift. I use the rear stand sometimes to clean the wheel and chain. I also have the Harbor Freight one and it works great as well but it slides to much for me. I cant get the bike out unless someone holds it still. If I just had a shop and no lift I would bolt it to the floor.

 

[bigjack7679]

If you have a harbor freight near you, they also make one. Not as compact but pretty sturdy. About the same price if I remember correctly.

As for tie down points, canyon dancer across the bars is a popular choice but you have to go pretty wide to miss the body work. I personally use soft ties around the lower fork leg just above the axle and brakes. Double the strap back onto itself. This also keeps from compressing the springs. As for the rear, soft tie on passenger peg or rearset and strapped to a point pulling backwards on the bike.

Kool Thanks for the info