Wheel Chocks

[Waynester]

Just purchased a wheel chock as space is a bit tight in my garage and it looked easier to get the bike(s) in & out. I generally use paddock stands but thought I’d give the chock a try.

The bike isn’t as stable as a paddock stand, but I knew it probably wouldn’t be. What I have noticed is that if I set the bike perfectly level within a couple of hours it starts to slowly lean right.. which is a bit concerning. I’ve put it down to the weight of the exhaust on one side? The front wheel is very secure & the chock is set for a 17” wheel.

I have put a spirit level on the bike to monitor. Anyone else use them?

[black-k1]

I wouldn't ever trust a front wheel chock on its own.

[Waynester]

I’m not completely convinced either. Though saying that, I have just checked again, and it hasn’t moved. If you give it a shove side to side it obviously moves but doesn’t feel like it could actually fall over..
For short periods it seems ok, but longer storage I think I’ll stick with a paddock stand.

[bogie]

I have front wheel chocks on 2 bikes, but they are fastened down, and look more substantial than that one. Had them about 10 years, no issues, can sit on the bike and move around, find them very stable. Guess like many of these stands there are differences that are not always apparent until you use them.

these are what I use...sure they were more like £75 when I bought them, £135 seems a bit steep now, but they are very stable.

https://www.get-tidy.com/universal-bike-stand

Edited by bogie on Thursday 7th April 18:13

[OutInTheShed]

I used one in a van, screwed to the floor, together with some straps.

Did the job.

[Waynester]

This came with floor bolts for permanent fixing. It still hasn’t moved at all and seems pretty stable. It’s an alternative to the paddock stand.. I wouldn’t trust anywhere else other than my garage. It would probably blow over on this stand on a day like today. It’s a bit blowy out there!

[catso]

I've got a couple, seem to hold the bike OK (not sure what would happen if front tyre was punctured?) but I also put a rear paddock stand under to be safe which also means I can lube/check the chain, clean any crud off the rear wheel etc.

Bonus is that as the bike is upright, it's much easier to slip the rear stand on (especially with 916 'suicide' side stand).

[xstian]

I have one of these. I had my newly painted Rgv on it for about 4 months, until it wasn't. Came into the garage one day and it was on the floor. I tie it down now.

[Waynester]

catso said:

Bonus is that as the bike is upright, it's much easier to slip the rear stand on (especially with 916 'suicide' side stand).

My observation also.. it’s much easier to slot the paddock stand in.

[Waynester]

xstian said:

I have one of these. I had my newly painted Rgv on it for about 4 months, until it wasn't. Came into the garage one day and it was on the floor. I tie it down now.

Oh no… that must have been gutting. Hopefully it didn’t damage it too much!

[rodericb]

Something holding a bike up by the front wheel only needs a bit more "grab" than what a wheel chock as pictured has. I'd want to see a C channel which grabs the peak of the sidewall of the tyre (that transition from tread to sidewall) and goes about one third the way around the wheel, either specific to the width or with some adjustment of the width, before I'd trust it to hold the bike up safely! Some bike work stand/lifts have a front wheel chock like this - a C channel with adjustable width to clamp it nice 'n tight.

I don't have as many bikes, and mine are on concrete, so I've got a set of Dynamoto for one bike and get another set for the other bike. I wouldn't want to push this around on any carpet thicker than carpet tiles:

Edited by rodericb on Friday 8th April 02:48

Edited by rodericb on Friday 8th April 02:48

[airsafari87]

I have an SGS one which looks a bit more heavy duty than that one. I've used it in vans with straps and as the only support for bikes in the garage and they have always been plenty stable. The pivoting section that the bottom of the tyre drops in to can be locked off once the bike is in it too which helps keep it secure too.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/heavy-duty-motorcy...

[Krikkit]

rodericb said:

I don't have as many bikes, and mine are on concrete, so I've got a set of Dynamoto for one bike and get another set for the other bike. I wouldn't want to push this around on any carpet thicker than carpet tiles:

That looks great apart from the price! $665 for my Monster, fk me ragged that's expensive.

[KTMsm]

I bought

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/warrior-wheel-choc...

It's adjustable and seems ok but I don't really trust it - mostly used for when I'm working on bikes - I roll them into it first - it makes using a rear paddock stand foolproof (I've had a few moments when using the non bobbin type)

For storing more bikes I just use a block under the kick stand, combined with a wheel dolly so I can slide the bikes around easier

[Waynester]

KTMsm said:

I bought

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/warrior-wheel-choc...

It's adjustable and seems ok but I don't really trust it - mostly used for when I'm working on bikes - I roll them into it first - it makes using a rear paddock stand foolproof (I've had a few moments when using the non bobbin type)

For storing more bikes I just use a block under the kick stand, combined with a wheel dolly so I can slide the bikes around easier

Looks fairly similar to the Warrior I bought, similar price.. I didn’t want to invest heavily incase it just wasn’t suitable. I’m using it as a means to get the paddock stand in. Getting the ZXR up on a paddock stand in between 2 other bikes is awkward. The chock makes it much easier. Wheel it in, fit the paddock stand. I won’t be leaving any of my bikes in the chock alone.

[Tardigrade]

KTMsm said:

I bought For storing more bikes I just use a block under the kick stand, combined with a wheel dolly so I can slide the bikes around easier

Yeah, me too. Scrap offcuts of 38mm studding timber under the kickstand take out most of the lean, but still completely stable for garage purposes.

[black-k1]

Tardigrade said:

KTMsm said:

I bought For storing more bikes I just use a block under the kick stand, combined with a wheel dolly so I can slide the bikes around easier

Yeah, me too. Scrap offcuts of 38mm studding timber under the kickstand take out most of the lean, but still completely stable for garage purposes.

For short term storage that'll probably be fine but a slow puncture will cause the bike to be pushed such that the weight is on the noin-stand side. Your bike, your shout but I wouldn't

[Fozzie73]

Have a look for a ‘bumpstop’.

I’ve had one for a few years and have used it to transport various bikes in a caravan and bike trailer. I’ve always used ratchet straps (because paranoia..) but it’s a good bit of kit.