Do I need a wheel chock to trailer a motorcycle?
Do I need a wheel chock to trailer a motorcycle?
Securing a motorcycle to a trailer or the back of your pickup truck is vital if you want to transport it safely. Most motorcycle tie-down tutorials will recommend using at least one chock. Wheel chocks are small wedges that you fit underneath the wheels of your bike, so it doesn’t move back and forth.
What is a bike chock?
A motorcycle wheel chock is used when storing or transporting a motorcycle to keep the front wheel from turning and thus the motorcycle from tipping over. Wheel chocks come in several styles and sizes to ensure your tire fits tightly and your bike remains safe.
How do you tie down a motorcycle without a wheel chock?
Alternatives to wheel chocks
- Use soft straps on the bike itself, then loop each of those to a ratchet strap.
- Compress your shocks a little, so the straps won’t disengage if you hit a bump in the road.
- Choose your anchor points carefully; two at the front, two at the back, one to a side.
How many motorcycles fit in a 7×14 trailer?
Moving 4+ motorcycles at once To fit four smaller bikes (or three of varying sizes), we’d recommend a 7×14 trailer. Enclosed trailers of this size often feature inbuilt chocks and racks, making it easy to fit all the bikes.
How does a motorcycle wheel chock work?
These chocks are easy to use since they automatically lock the wheel as soon as you roll the bike into the cradle. The cradle takes on the weight of the bike, which triggers the bracket to lift itself and lock onto the wheel.
What wheel chock to use?
Both metal and synthetic materials are often used for wheel chocks. Aluminum chocks are often designed with teeth on the bottom, which bite into the surface below and provide stability. Synthetic or rubber wheel chocks provide stability through the friction created between the non-slip material and the ground.
How are wheel chocks work?
Synthetic or rubber wheel chocks provide stability through the friction created between the non-slip material and the ground. Just about every manufactured wheel chock also has some kind of tread on its face to produce friction between the tire and the chock. Additionally, some chocks are designed with a curve that hugs the shape of the tire.
What is a fifth Wheeler trailer?
What is a 5th wheel trailer? They are the trailers that connect inside the truck bed instead of a hitch on the bumper. Anyone who has towed a 5th wheel will tell you that they pull much more smoothly and safely, with less sway (compared to a traditional trailer).