Are wheel chocks necessary for motorcycle?
It is strongly advised to avoid tying down a motorcycle without a chock if it can be avoided. Whenever possible, either get a wheel chock or a replacement material. Tying down your bike should accomplish a fine job of preventing movement while you drive around, but a chock is always a prudent safety measure.
What can I use instead of wheel chocks?
Bricks would be safe enough as wheel chocks because the rubber tyre spreads the load. (Imagine trying to chock a railway wagon with a brick however, and it would be another matter.) But all the same, the proper wedge-shaped blocks are probably best.
Do you have to chock both wheels?
Always use pairs of chocks in tandem along the rear tires. If you place a chock behind the rear left tire, for example, you’ll want to place another chock behind the rear right tire as well.
Can I use a brick as a chock?
Are bricks good wheel chocks?
This isn’t a good idea. Don’t take chances with your own safety—only manufactured chocks that have been approved for use on vehicles the make and size of your own should trusted for blocking. Despite seeming solid, bricks, cinder blocks, and other composite materials are easily crushed when put under enough pressure.
Where should a wheel chock be placed?
Wheel chocks must be positioned downhill and below the vehicle’s center of gravity. On a downhill grade, position the chocks in front of the front wheels. On an uphill grade, position the chocks behind the rear wheels. On a level grade, position the chocks on the front and back of a single wheel.
Why buy Condor motorcycle wheel chocks?
Their American-made innovative products help riders everywhere safely store, transport and work on their bikes. You can toss out the tangled tie down straps in the back of your truck or trailer and instead purchase a single-piece Condor motorcycle wheel chock that’s crafted from durable aluminum and steel.
Is there a motorcycle in the Condor Condor?
It didn’t hit any other vehicles (we were on a 4 lane Hwy) and came to a rest on top of a guard rail. Inside the cargo trailer was a brand new Custom builtchopper motorcycle. It was still intact in the CONDOR Wheel Chock, I could have kissed that Wheel Chock!!! Hello just want to say that the Condor was the easiest assembly and simple install!
Who makes the best motorcycle wheel chocks?
Condor is the largest producer of motorcycle wheel chocks in the US today, and for good reason. Their American-made innovative products help riders everywhere safely store, transport and work on their bikes.
Will the Condor simple Chock ruin my road King?
If it weren’t for the stabilization provided by your Condor Simple Chock my Road King would most likely have ended up failing right off the trailer. But the bike was tightly in the grip of the Condor. Thanks for saving me several dollars. I think your product for towing motorcycles without destroying them is great.