Securing Bikes in Trailer

Purpdust · 08-02-2006, 3:25 PM

Pit Bull Wheel Chocks

Etrack Solution
SERIES E TRACK WHEEL CHOCK From reviews this is a

or

STStands.com::: Stands In Use Nice but $$$

I am purchasing a trailer; the plan is to leave my bikes in the trailer when I am not using them. Am I too assume that it is not good for the bikes to be tied down for weeks/months and the STstand is the best solution?

Also does use an Etrack mounted chock that they would recommend? The Problem with the pingle, is this corrected with the latest design?

sheepofblue · 08-02-2006, 3:28 PM

We discussed a way to mount a Baxley on etrack at Grattan. This would probably be an excellant solution for you, though you need to fabricate some.

Purpdust · 08-02-2006, 3:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

We discussed a way to mount a Baxley on etrack at Grattan. This would probably be an excellant solution for you, though you need to fabricate some.

Ya I already have one Baxley and they are great. I am just not convinced they are the best for in the trailer.

Baketech · 08-02-2006, 3:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

Ya I already have one Baxley and they are great. I am just not convinced they are the best for in the trailer.

I was a skeptic, but now am a recent convert...mine have worked very well during loading, towing and storage thus far.

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

Am I too assume that it is not good for the bikes to be tied down for weeks/months

This will surely dissolve into an vortex....

Pete · 08-02-2006, 3:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

This will surely dissolve into an vortex....

I don't know why you'd say this. I've stored my bikes for up to two years at a time, strapped in a trailer with the front forks COMPLETELY bottomed out, and never had a problem.

phobiaphobe · 08-02-2006, 3:57 PM

Will the trailer have a hidden S&M/****-porn dungeon?

EDDIE110171 · 08-02-2006, 4:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

I don't know why you'd say this. I've stored my bikes for up to two years at a time, strapped in a trailer with the front forks COMPLETELY bottomed out, and never had a problem.

Red Rider · 08-02-2006, 4:11 PM

ST Stands.

Have two and won't go back to anything else. Watch out for the Pingels if you have large rotors.

Pete · 08-02-2006, 4:33 PM

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HondaGalToo · 08-02-2006, 5:21 PM

For "traditional" wheel chocks, definitely Pit Bull. The trailer place near me patented a bracket for mounting chocks into etrack, either horizontal or verically laid etrack.

Purpdust · 08-02-2006, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

For "traditional" wheel chocks, definitely Pit Bull. The trailer place near me patented a bracket for mounting chocks into etrack, either horizontal or verically laid etrack.

Do you happen to have a link or some pics?

Cheers
Purp

HondaGalToo · 08-02-2006, 5:31 PM

on the right column on this page: Wheel Chocks
look at mounting plate for wheel chock. You bolt your chock to this, and it clips into horizontally mounted etrack. This is what I use, so I have vertical track running the length of the trailer for the tiedowns, then shorter pieces in between horizontally for the chock. No vertical adjustment, unless you install more horizontal track.

He did develop a large plate that will hook into vertically mounted track, but I don't think he marketed it. He'd probably do one for you though. If you go that route, ask for Glen.

BDA116 · 08-02-2006, 5:36 PM

Just make your own chock out of 2x4s and use ratcheting straps until there is no more give in the suspension.
You could leave it like that all winter with no ill effect.

phobiaphobe · 08-02-2006, 5:38 PM

chocksucker

Hammer · 08-02-2006, 11:50 PM

This is what I did, very happy with it so far. No dropped bikes and very adjustable. I did put a brace as suggested to give some extra support. Very easy to make as well.

High Tech Redneck Wheel Chock

Red Rider · 08-02-2006, 11:54 PM

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chocksucker

ray916mn · 08-06-2006, 1:25 AM

Don't you worry about the trailer with all your bikes in/on it getting stolen?

Mojave954 · 08-06-2006, 12:20 PM

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Don't you worry about the trailer with all your bikes in/on it getting stolen?

Yeah, we have never seen that happen a time or two.

jetbdude · 10-24-2006, 9:55 PM

Hey Purpdust, what did you end up doing? My bike has been in the trailer for months now and I need to find another solution to secure it as well....

abtech · 10-24-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jetbdude

Hey Purpdust, what did you end up doing? My bike has been in the trailer for months now and I need to find another solution to secure it as well....

If the trailer won't be moving and it is in a secure location, I just put the bike on front and rear stands and call it a day for storage.

Why tie it down if the trailer is parked ?

jetbdude · 10-24-2006, 11:21 PM

Remember that thread with the job offer? Well I'm working on something that should be a done deal next week that will involve A LOT of traveling. And since the bike will be track only soon it will stay in the trailer 95% of the time... It's been there 2 months already with the suspension bottomed out, not a big deal as I want to ship them to Dan soon anyway, but after that I want something better.

abtech · 10-24-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jetbdude

Remember that thread with the job offer? Well I'm working on something that should be a done deal next week that will involve A LOT of traveling. And since the bike will be track only soon it will stay in the trailer 95% of the time... It's been there 2 months already with the suspension bottomed out, not a big deal as I want to ship them to Dan soon anyway, but after that I want something better.

Then I would definitely look at the strapless units that Red Rider uses. They are extremely nice and don't put any load on the suspension. I would still secure the front end since I am pretty pessimistic about anything holding my ride in, but you would only need to snug the front at any rate.

BDA116 · 10-24-2006, 11:49 PM

One could get the strapless system and a Baxley. Just take some time measuring and you could roll it into both, securing it quite well.

abtech · 10-24-2006, 11:50 PM

damn BDA, your age is a moving target . . .

BDA116 · 10-25-2006, 12:01 AM

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damn BDA, your age is a moving target . . .

So is my sanity.

abtech · 10-25-2006, 12:08 AM

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So is my sanity.

never any doubt from another whacko . . .

jetbdude · 10-25-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

One could get the strapless system and a Baxley. Just take some time measuring and you could roll it into both, securing it quite well.

Yeah, that right there would be the ultimate set up, but quite expensive

jetbdude · 11-09-2006, 5:08 PM

I finally ordered the strapless stand, RedRider, how close to the wall can I put the bike in the trailer, is there any movement? I'd like to get the bike REAL close to the wall so that I might be able to fit 2 in there.

Red Rider · 11-09-2006, 6:47 PM

You can load it pretty damn close to the wall if you need to since the bike doesn't move side to side. Just remember that you'll need enough room in front of the bike to move it forward so you can roll it back onto the stand. I'll measure my setup to give you some idea and will let you know.