| Author | Message | ||
     Reducati |
was thinking of getting a sport chock for the 1125. saw the brand baxley, but it runs near 200 plus shipping...saw some on flea bay, other brands, half the price...any suggestions, reviews? thanks | ||
| Hildreth |
i picked up the one harbor freight sells, and im very pleased with it... prolly the cheapest one money can buy, but works good, and is fully adjustable | ||
| Utesch |
I also bought one from Harbor Freight. $39 with a coupon from Cycle World magazine. It's no $200 sport chock but it holds up my 1125CR as well as my BMW K1200S without a problem. | ||
| Brag918 |
I've been using my Baxley for the last 7 years, still looks and works like new! | ||
| Hildreth |
Utesch, had the same coupon from super streetbike... cant beat the price | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Got three bikes in the garage in Harbor Freight chocks. They're not pretty, but so over-built it's ridiculous. I don't like that they're Chinese, but they do everything the competitor's products do- but at one fifth the price. Can't rationalize spending that much more for a pretty finish. I recommend them highly. | ||
| Froggy |
Got a link to this thing? | ||
| Jules |
http://www.baxleycompanies.com/Sportchock.html http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem. taf?itemnumber=97841 | ||
| Yamatr3 |
Another stand to look at are the Condor's. They are a similar design to Baxley, but you get a free trailer kit with the standard stand. They are also similar price to the Baxley's. I'm sorry I just can't use the Harbor Freight. My luck I'll come out one morning and my bike will be laying on its side due to cheap chinese steel. http://store.condor-lift.com/ | ||
| Rkc00 |
I have a condor and two of the harbor freights. The condor is hands down better. The harbor freights are flimsy but work. | ||
| Kevin_stevens |
The Baxley is a premium product in a lot of ways that aren't immediately apparent, but it *is* pricey. I got mine in a track bike purchase and it will never be pried out of my hands. It's what all of the suspension setup guys at the track use, and they're rolling bikes in and out of chocks all day every day. I got one of the HF ones and you immediately notice it's much bigger, heavier, clunkier - it slides when you try to load a bike on a cement floor, etc. But it works just fine for the primary function of holding the bike upright, and at $40 it's hard to resist. We ended up bolting it into a trailer as a permanent chock. KeS | ||
| Hildreth |
Kevin, thats where mine is located as well... altho i have not bolted it down, i just have it ratcheted strapped to eye hooks i had installed in my trailer for tying down the bike for transport... If I didnt have one, I would prolly envision some flimsy cheap stamped steel junk like some have suggested here, but that is not the case with this chock... I would say the same as redbuell, they are overbuilt... I can see how they would be prone to sliding, but i would never ever worry about the steel giving way... just my two pennies for what its worth... pretty? Nope. Strong? Yes. Cost Effective? Darn right. | ||
| Americanmadexb |
I have thought about one of these for oil changes/checking oil, but they still lift the front wheel off the ground which makes them uneven. How much of a difference would 1-2 inches make? | ||
| Kirb |
I use a Condor that I got for 25% off from the dealer when I picked up the CR. I really like it and it works for all the bikes I have. It's so much easier to haul a bike in the trailer as well. | ||
| Ccryder |
+2 on the Condor. I park everyday in it at home. Space-saving not to lean over the 1125rt. I do most of my maint while in it too. Easy to use, sturdy and stable. I got mine on Ebay new for ~150.00. | ||
| Stirz007 |
Don't know about the HF chocks specifically, but my experience with HF is that it is a good source of disposable tools. I've had a lot of their stuff break. Seems to me if I had $10K or more invested in a bike, I wouldn't want to skimp on the gizmo that keeps it from falling on the floor - but that's just me. Like my daddy used to say: "Good tools will last forever; so don't waste your money on cheap tools". | ||
| 99buellx1 |
Could easily have a board placed to where you roll the back wheel onto it if you're concerned. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Anyone figure out how to get the Harbor Frieght chock to NOT slide on the garage floor? I have to butt it up against the wall or the couple steps leading into the house. | ||
| Kevin_stevens |
Have you tried a rubber mat under it? KeS | ||
| Slaughter |
Another vote for Sport Chock for all the reasons above... and it makes single-handed loading into the pickup a BREEZE. (And I can't bring myself to support overseas manufacturers any more than I have to - thought I certainly understand wanting something that is "good enough" to save a few bucks) | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Having worked in four different motorcycle dealerships, I have had first-hand experience with many motorcycle chocks- including Baxley and Condor. Both of them are high-quality, good looking, functional products. It was common, however, for them to slide forward when pushing a bike into, and slide backward when attempting to remove a motorcycle from them. Both of their retail prices were $250+. After seeing an ad for the HF motorcycle chock, I reluctantly went to a Harbor Freight store (my first visit) to check one out. It wasn't pretty, was extremely heavy, and I wasn't sure if it would work as described. I bought it anyway and took it home. After assembly, I realized the thing is a boat anchor- there is nothing weak, cheap, or flimsy about it- it's over-built for its intended purpose. I adjusted it to fit my bike and tried it out- it worked as described. I did notice immediately, however, that it wanted to slide forward/backward during use- just like the more expensive chocks I had used on showroom floors. I decided to buy one for each bike in the garage- they are stored with the chock in the front and a swing arm lift in the back. Seeing as how well they worked, I returned to HF and purchased two floor-mount chocks for my trailer, and they are just as impressive. They ain't pretty, but they are sturdy, strong, and work perfectly. I am pleased with my purchases. Now, I have no doubt that I would be just as happy with Baxley, Condor, or any other well-made chock available, and I'm sure I would have a little more pride of ownership. The bottom line, however, is that for $150 I was able to purchase five well-built, fully-functional all-steel motorcycle chocks. For the same price, I would have been able to purchase one (with employee discount) well-built, fully-functional, pretty, all-steel motorcycle chock from Baxley or Condor. For me, aesthetics and pride of ownership does not outweigh functionality and price when it comes to a hunk of steel used to prop up my bike. In this particular instance, I will admit that the Chinese have a competitive product at a superior price- as long as looks is not at the top of your priority list. If I had an inkling of doubt about the integrity of these chocks, I would not have an '03 Triumph TT600, an '08 XB12R, and an '09 Triumph Street Triple R sitting in them right now in my garage. To each their own. | ||
| Stirz007 |
The fine gentleman from Florida makes a convincing argument... Nuff said. | ||
| Rex |
so how do you adjust the harbor freight chock? It is hard to get it into the chock, and then almost impossible to get it out of the chock, unless two people are working it. Then when you put the bike in there, you cannot walk away, it starts to lean over very bad. others, you just run the bike in there, get off and walk away. It doesn't look like it is adjustable... | ||
| Rex |
so how do you adjust the harbor freight chock? It is heavy duty, but... IT is hard to get the bike into it, and then back out of it. unless you have two people, then.... You cannot just roll the bike into it,and walk away like others. The bike starts to lean till it looks like it is going to fall over. REX | ||
| Duggram |
I like the look of the Condor with it's etrack adapter. Anyone have experience with that setup? I also agree with the HF unit. Seen it used on flatbed trailers where it's bolted down. The users like it and the price. But I only need one and would like to get something I don't have to bolt into my toyhauler's floor. I already have etrack on the floor so the condor with adapters might be my answer. | ||
| Oddball |
Anyone ever try these? http://www.pit-bull.com/trailer-restraint.shtml | ||
| Slaughter |
That Pit Bull trailer restraint is an AWESOME system but doesn't work on the ground (but could if you rigged up a mount of some sort) I got to try it out at Laguna Seca at their booth - they had a bike setup that you could get a feel for. VERY WELL thought out and like all Pit Bull products, you know it'll work. | ||
| Froggy |
Those Pitbull's work awesome. Skinstains has them for his track bikes. He just rolls his bikes into the van and a few seconds later he is good to go. | ||
| Spudman1125r |
Bought a Baxley Sport Chock several years ago for my CBR954RR and I kept it after I sold that bike. Who knew it would be the PERFECT tool for a proper oil check (and other tasks) on my 1125R? I just set it on the patio before I leave and drive the bike right onto it when I get home. Never slips or slides and it's built tough as a tank. You get what you pay for. | ||
| Blur |
I couldn't say enough good things about the baxley. I mainly use it to transport my bikes but it works great for track days and working on the bike too. Expensive but worth it. | ||
| Reducati |
im waiting for my baxley, picked it up on ebay, used, for almost half price. | ||
| Trekerguy |
I just got my Harbor Freight Sport Chock put together and mounted to my floor and I must say I love this device. Well built for the cost and to be frank Overbuilt really. I sat on the bike while mounted and it's not going anyplace. Two thumbs up ! The Hilti anchors are awesome.    | ||
| Americanmadexb |
Looks like i'm going to HF tomorrow! |
