Hauling in the bed...

Chain · 05-09-2004, 10:27 AM

Man BDA, that fricking thing looks like the ticket! Thanks for the direct company link, btw.

Northy, I don't know what truck you're driving, but in my '01 Silverado ext. cab, my 954 fit about the same way - roughly an inch to spare with the tail gate up. My FZ is a longer wheelbased machine though, and I'm probably an inch too long (or more) to now get it closed once the bike is in. Thus, the chock adding length is a moot point for me. Besides, I don't really think a closed tail gate affords you any more protection (but would be nice for purposes of keeping other items in the bed I suppose).

BDA, I honestly think I'm gonna buy one of these things. A final question though: you really don't think I'd need to bolt it down? I'm just wondering about the corrugated floor of the bed...

BDA116 · 05-09-2004, 12:02 PM

I really doubt you would need to bolt it down in your truck. It can't move forward, and with your bike in it and tie downs attached, it won't go anywhere. the rubber feet will grab the truck bed, and the Rhino lining will add that much more traction.
The only reason I bolted mine down in my van is because there is nothing to stop it from moving forward.
Get one, take you bike for a short trip with it unbolted and see for yourself.

Chain · 05-09-2004, 12:10 PM

That's my next purchase. Thanks!

Chain · 05-09-2004, 1:54 PM

Hey guys, look at this. Same concept, less money. Still looks like a very sturdy product.

http://www.bike-grab.com/

Input?

Northy · 05-09-2004, 6:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

Northy, I don't know what truck you're driving, but in my '01 Silverado ext. cab, my 954 fit about the same way - roughly an inch to spare with the tail gate up. My FZ is a longer wheelbased machine though, and I'm probably an inch too long (or more) to now get it closed once the bike is in. Thus, the chock adding length is a moot point for me. Besides, I don't really think a closed tail gate affords you any more protection (but would be nice for purposes of keeping other items in the bed I suppose).

I've got the same truck. I like being able to close the tailgate to keep other items in. When you travel with it open, how much does it bounce around over bumps?

NinerPilot · 05-09-2004, 7:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

Hey guys, look at this. Same concept, less money. Still looks like a very sturdy product.

http://www.bike-grab.com/

Input?

D&D's are cheaper too if you catch my drift... Ive used Baxley products quite a bit and wouldnt take a knock off.
Chris

Chain · 05-09-2004, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Northy

I've got the same truck. I like being able to close the tailgate to keep other items in. When you travel with it open, how much does it bounce around over bumps?

Not really at all. I guess it's heavy enough.

Chain · 05-09-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NinerPilot

D&D's are cheaper too if you catch my drift... Ive used Baxley products quite a bit and wouldnt take a knock off.
Chris

Oh but Niner, this company is anything but some fly by night operation. They're the makers of the EazyRizer Bike Lift. This thing was on display at the 2001 WSB races at Laguna Seca and a guy I know who lives out in Palo Alto bought one. You could lift a house with this sucker. Top quality, really!

http://www.bikelift.com/eazyrizer.htm

BDA116 · 05-09-2004, 10:28 PM

The Sport Chock actually grabs the tire as it rolls into it. There is also a locking lever that prevents the bike from going anywhere.
And most importantly, it is made in the USA.
The Baxley has the Bike Grab covered all the way around.

Pete · 05-10-2004, 1:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

Hey guys, look at this. Same concept, less money. Still looks like a very sturdy product.

http://www.bike-grab.com/

Input?

Chain, maybe it was while you were on hiatus, but there's a thread around here somewhere discussing the Bike-Grab, which I have, and the Baxley Sport Chock, which I will get soon. I got my Bike Grab as part of a group buy, for under $100. If I had to pay full price, I'd go for the Baxley without thinking twice about it.

Red Rider · 05-10-2004, 2:10 PM

I saw this at the Cycle Show and it looked to be rock solid. The owner had a VTX1800 in it and was leaning the bike damn near on it side without any problems. He claimed that the Baxley pinches the wheel as opposed to clamping the wheel, for whatever that's worth...

Condor

I see Baxley has raised their price (was $195).

Chain · 05-10-2004, 3:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

Chain, maybe it was while you were on hiatus, but there's a thread around here somewhere discussing the Bike-Grab, which I have, and the Baxley Sport Chock, which I will get soon. I got my Bike Grab as part of a group buy, for under $100. If I had to pay full price, I'd go for the Baxley without thinking twice about it.

That's good to know Pete, thnx.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-11-2004, 2:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete

..which I have, and the Baxley Sport Chock, which I will get soon. I got my Bike Grab as part of a group buy, for under $100. If I had to pay full price, I'd go for the Baxley without thinking twice about it.

you know Pete, you'd have more room for chocks and lifts if you sold your bike? Probably fit a lift and a few chocks in the valuable space that thing is takin up

Pete · 05-11-2004, 9:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

you know Pete, you'd have more room for chocks and lifts if you sold your bike? Probably fit a lift and a few chocks in the valuable space that thing is takin up

brian48130 · 05-11-2004, 12:38 PM

I drove 1200 miles with my 929 in the back of a Ford Ranger. Just buy 4 ratcheting tie-downs for about $20, they're so strong the truck will far apart before the bike ever moves. I attached 2 to the frame, and 2 to the sub-frame. You don't need anything to hold the wheels.

MrX954 · 05-11-2004, 5:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brian48130

I drove 1200 miles with my 929 in the back of a Ford Ranger. Just buy 4 ratcheting tie-downs for about $20, they're so strong the truck will far apart before the bike ever moves. I attached 2 to the frame, and 2 to the sub-frame. You don't need anything to hold the wheels.

I have to bring my friends F4i in the bed of my Toyota no chock, I was going to do handlebars --> lower hooks, then passenger pegs --> rear hooks, my 954 is going on my utility trailer fitted with a wheel chock and I was planning on doing soft hooks on the lower triple tree --> front hooks on trailer then soft hooks on the passenger pegs --> rear side hooks...this sound like a safe plan, going roughly 40-50 miles to the track, highway and or backroads.

brian48130 · 05-21-2004, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

I have to bring my friends F4i in the bed of my Toyota no chock, I was going to do handlebars --> lower hooks, then passenger pegs --> rear hooks, my 954 is going on my utility trailer fitted with a wheel chock and I was planning on doing soft hooks on the lower triple tree --> front hooks on trailer then soft hooks on the passenger pegs --> rear side hooks...this sound like a safe plan, going roughly 40-50 miles to the track, highway and or backroads.

I'm not sure if the handlebars would bend or not from this? If you can strap it to the forks and passenger pegs that would be perfect. My tie-downs only had hooks, which won't work on the forks. Also, be careful with the rear hooks, I put a tiny dent in my tail because the hook pressed against the body.

If you're not sure if it's stable, sit on it once you tie it down and shake the hell out of it. If the bed moves instead of the bike, you're good.