codor wheel chocks [Archive]

wildchild

09-06-2010, 08:52 AM

Amber Lamps

09-06-2010, 11:37 AM

anyone used them? have any info? i'm thinking about getting one of the floor/trailer models and one trailer only.

250 and 165 respectively.

any other similar type chocks available/

http://store.condor-lift.com/products.php?product=Pit%252dStop%7B47%7DTrailer%2 52dStop

I don't care what anyone says, I have used these several times now and I stand behind them 100%. They are $59 each and if you get Motorcyclist or Sport Rider, there's a 20% coupon. I have also seen them on sale for $39 on occasion... In fact, the Aug Motorcyclist has a coupon for the stand at $39 (just checked). Your call....
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97841.html

wildchild

09-07-2010, 08:21 AM

tommymac

09-07-2010, 08:27 AM

I have a set of condor stands and they work well. I started strapping the front wheel down after a near disaster earlier this season but that was due to some NYC potholes/shitty pavement.

otherwise I have been using the same set for over 5 yrs now and theyre still going strong.

Amber Lamps

09-07-2010, 08:31 AM

hey now. I like cheaper options. looks like that would pretty much do the same thing. will have to dig around a little more.

I guess no one else here hauls bikes on trailers? I actually like the Condor as an option for standing the bike upright on the garage floor as well. looks like the HF model would do that as well.

in the past I have used regular wheel chocks and tie straps in the front with fork compression. the nice part of the Condor was no need too compress the fork.

The HF stands come with rubber feet for garage use. FWIW, I still strap my bike down but these stands make it a much easier one man operation. I've seen the Condor stands and they are really nice but I'm not sure that they are 6X as nice as the HF stands at $39 vs $250.:idk:

tommymac

09-07-2010, 08:49 AM

The HF stands come with rubber feet for garage use. FWIW, I still strap my bike down but these stands make it a much easier one man operation. I've seen the Condor stands and they are really nice but I'm not sure that they are 6X as nice as the HF stands at $39 vs $250.:idk:

I still strap thre front down as well, they say you dont but I am not testing that theory.

I bought these several yrds ago think they were around 170 or 180 then withthe discount I got from a track org. The ones I have dont have the base though so they stay on the trailer. I am going to make a base for one this year since my new track bike doesnt have a kickstand.

CasterTroy

09-07-2010, 04:48 PM

For the trailer...I'm saving for one of these:

http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/F0075A-000LG.jpg

Video of it in action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaEABfg2rA)

Amber Lamps

09-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Those are cool buy I'd have to trailer more than twice a year...

Rangerscott

09-07-2010, 08:05 PM

For the trailer...I'm saving for one of these:

http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/F0075A-000LG.jpg

Video of it in action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaEABfg2rA)

Hell. With most riders never turning, you can just leave that thing on.

TYEster

09-07-2010, 08:14 PM

I don't care what anyone says, I have used these several times now and I stand behind them 100%. They are $59 each and if you get Motorcyclist or Sport Rider, there's a 20% coupon. I have also seen them on sale for $39 on occasion... In fact, the Aug Motorcyclist has a coupon for the stand at $39 (just checked). Your call....
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97841.html

I actually advise against the cheap angle-iron wheel chocks. *ones without the locking rocker unlike in the picture*

The GSXR fell over in the garage on one. If it's not set in the chock "just right" it's worthless and the bike tips either one way or another. I will never use it for anything than more than a wheel chock if the bikes getting strapped on a trailer or truck.

Now the quality condor-style, I've run bikes into and jumped off of without so much as a bobble.

Also a NICE feature about the locking arm, it's not a set bump. In which cheaper chocks have permanently which is worthless on a slick, non-padded garage floor.

Amber Lamps

09-07-2010, 10:53 PM

I actually advise against the cheap angle-iron wheel chocks. *ones without the locking rocker unlike in the picture*

The GSXR fell over in the garage on one. If it's not set in the chock "just right" it's worthless and the bike tips either one way or another. I will never use it for anything than more than a wheel chock if the bikes getting strapped on a trailer or truck.

Now the quality condor-style, I've run bikes into and jumped off of without so much as a bobble.

Also a NICE feature about the locking arm, it's not a set bump. In which cheaper chocks have permanently which is worthless on a slick, non-padded garage floor.

You know, I honestly don't mind people being against my opinion but could you at least look at what I'm talking about...

Oh yea these stands are SO different... The Condor is obviously worth 6X as much...:lol: Look man, the same amount of steel, welding, paint and time went into both units. Please show me the difference.

TYEster

09-08-2010, 07:45 AM

You know, I honestly don't mind people being against my opinion but could you at least look at what I'm talking about...

Oh yea these stands are SO different... The Condor is obviously worth 6X as much...:lol: Look man, the same amount of steel, welding, paint and time went into both units. Please show me the difference.

You know, I honestly don't mind people trying to one up me.

But you need to go back and reread my post as it really doesn't pertain to the exact stand you posted.

*I'll save you the trouble, I'm referring this style of wheel chock

http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-trailer-wheel-chock.htm

wildchild

09-08-2010, 08:20 AM

... In fact, the Aug Motorcyclist has a coupon for the stand at $39 (just checked). Your call....
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-stand-wheel-chock-97841.html

oh crap, just noticed that part. yeah for that money I'll try one in a heart beat. Thanks again. now I just have to go find my magazine. LOL

Amber Lamps

09-08-2010, 12:05 PM

You know, I honestly don't mind people trying to one up me.

But you need to go back and reread my post as it really doesn't pertain to the exact stand you posted.

*I'll save you the trouble, I'm referring this style of wheel chock

http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-trailer-wheel-chock.htm

oh.... Well we're not talking about those clocks... I know we love to go off topic here but I guess I thought that you may have not understood which stands we were discussing since we hadn't posted pics... My bad, you just wanted to point out important information about stands/chocks in general. For the betterment of the forum, of course. Thank you for the information. We will be sure to avoid those chocks thanks to your warning.

Amber Lamps

09-08-2010, 12:13 PM

oh crap, just noticed that part. yeah for that money I'll try one in a heart beat. Thanks again. now I just have to go find my magazine. LOL

See? No one pays attention...:lol: Seriously, its a good stand. Besides, for that money if there's something you don't like...the finish, some of the pins, etc, it would be well worth your while to have it powder coated, change some hardware, etc. I really don't see how you can go wrong. BTW I don't know about the Connor but these are a pita to get your bike OUT OF when you are done! :lol:

wildchild

09-08-2010, 12:26 PM

See? No one pays attention...:lol: Seriously, its a good stand. Besides, for that money if there's something you don't like...the finish, some of the pins, etc, it would be well worth your while to have it powder coated, change some hardware, etc. I really don't see how you can go wrong. BTW I don't know about the Connor but these are a pita to get your bike OUT OF when you are done! :lol:

yeah that was my one fear with the Condor as well. looked like the guy was really tugging on that bike to get it out. I would have asked to try it but the thought of screwing up with someone else's bike is not a good thought for me. LOL so I guess I'll start out putting the sporty in it. it's light enough to yank it out and hopefully not have any bad experiences to write about afterwards. LOL

Really I'm just looking for something that will hold the bike upright in the garage to adjust clutches and what not as well as chocked up in a trailer. I would still atrp the front but probably not compress the fork and what not when I do strap it.

I appreciate the info on it.

oh and don't feel bad I usually miss stuff in my own posts as well as everyone else's LOL

tommymac

09-08-2010, 12:40 PM

Its not that difficult pulling the bike out just alittle tug and away you go.

wildchild

09-08-2010, 01:05 PM

Its not that difficult pulling the bike out just alittle tug and away you go.

sure if you're Andre the damn giant LOL

I'm just a normal sized human. :lol

Amber Lamps

09-08-2010, 04:32 PM

sure if you're Andre the damn giant LOL

I'm just a normal sized human. :lol

Hahaha... I'm just saying that the bike is in there really well.

tommymac

09-08-2010, 04:40 PM

Hahaha... I'm just saying that the bike is in there really well.

not when ya ride over some of the fine roads of NYC. my track bike popped out of the chock and almost fell off the trailer down a side road in queens. I used to secure the front wheel to the chock then got a little lazy. you know I will be doing that again now ;)

wildchild

09-08-2010, 05:00 PM

note to self, stay the hell out of queens it sounds like the only place worse then wis for potholes. LOL

tommymac

09-08-2010, 05:06 PM

note to self, stay the hell out of queens it sounds like the only place worse then wis for potholes. LOL

parts of NYC are realy bad esp the poor areas, which is what you need to cut through to get to some of thh highways. Of course repaving the roads there isnt high on the list of things to get done.