Lock-N-Load Wheel Chock

[jcrawford]

Anyone on here have experience with this tie down system?

I was looking into adding this to my wishlist of items but want to make sure it's worth the coin.

If you have used one I would appreciate if you could tell me if it would be worth the coin in your mind

The price for the front wheel chock, front tie down and 2 rear tie downs is $473.23

Lock-N-Load Motorcycle Wheel Chocks and Tie Down System - YouTube

[OreoGaborio]

The price for the front wheel chock, front tie down and 2 rear tie downs is $473.23

Screw that. I don't even needto see the video (blocked at work). If you're gonna spend that kinda coin, get the PitBull trailer restraint system.

[Eddie]

Screw that. I don't even needto see the video (blocked at work). If you're gonna spend that kinda coin, get the PitBull trailer restraint system.

[Jim]

ya, screw that.
pitbull rear restraint, or a condor front chock

[jcrawford]

Thanks guys I will research the PitBull system now. I got a cheap chock with the trailer that will work "for now" but really would like to get a system installed. What i liked about the Lock-N-Load is that it self-tightens when you go over a bump and won't loosen as they say other strap systems will. Now I know they might be saying that just to sell their product and I cannot take their word for it because I have not used many straps

I also liked how the chock could easily be removed and the rear straps hide under the floor so that you could load other toys like snowmobile, boxes for moving etc.

Do they tend to come loose when you hit bumps or go over railroad tracks?

[Charlief]

ya, screw that.
pitbull rear restraint, or a condor front chock

I agree.

[jcrawford]

Screw that. I don't even needto see the video (blocked at work). If you're gonna spend that kinda coin, get the PitBull trailer restraint system.

Is this the one you were talking about?

http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchant...ler_restraints

I am a bit uncertain why they would not also secure the front wheel. Will holding the rear axle really keep the bike upright even if the handlebars turn, etc. I assume it would since it is secured by straight metal pipes and not tie-downs which are pulling down on the bike.

[FireboltEric_MA]

pitbull

[OreoGaborio]

Is this the one you were talking about?

http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchant...ler_restraints

I am a bit uncertain why they would not also secure the front wheel. Will holding the rear axle really keep the bike upright even if the handlebars turn, etc. I assume it would since it is secured by straight metal pipes and not tie-downs which are pulling down on the bike.

Yes and yes. Get that and you're done. That's my plan as soon as I find an enclosed trailer.

[jcrawford]

Thanks Oreo, I will add that to my list instead. It's cheaper and I can support a made in the USA company

[Jim]

when locking the front wheel, the rear wheel tends to move around at bumps.
when locking the rear wheel, the bike isnt moving.

the locking front chocks are more for open trailers.

[Degsy]

Thanks Oreo, I will add that to my list instead. It's cheaper and I can support a made in the USA company

and support a site sponsor by ordering through Boston Moto

[OreoGaborio]

the locking front chocks are more for open trailers.

I've seen the PitBull restraints on all kinds of trailers, even harbor freight jobbies.

[DuncanMoto]

Pitbull from BostonMoto, or a Condor from DuncanMoto are the best 2 choices IMO
Let's see how long it takes the Baxley rep to chime in here. (also another good chock, we just don't carry them.)

[Kurlon]

Has Pitbull figured out a way to deal with bikes that have solid rear axles yet?

[OreoGaborio]

think so?

[Degsy]

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Has Pitbull figured out a way to deal with bikes that have solid rear axles yet?

What bike? I'll ask them.

[Puppet]

Has Pitbull figured out a way to deal with bikes that have solid rear axles yet?

Yes for some bikes. You can also talk to them and have a custom pin kit made. They'll have you take some measurements and see if they have pieces that will work, or can be made to work. I did that for my V-Strom (hollow axle, but wider than the SV) and my wife's CRF (solid axle).

[nt650hawk]

I like the retracting ratcheting tie downs

[Puppet]

I’ve used those retracting straps at work and they’re “alright”. I did think the concept was cool at first, but I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. I’ve never been a fan of ratcheting straps in general. Always seemed to be a little too easy to over tighten. If that system is really almost $500, I’d recommend spending your money elsewhere.

Pretty much any chock on the market can be adapted to be quick release from your trailer. When you get into the Condors and the Baxleys, they can also be used in the garage/pit.

In almost 10 years of trailering bikes, I’ve only ever had 1 bike fall over on the trailer. It was probably the second time I had loaded it and my front straps weren’t running at enough of a forward angle so they did loosen. Lesson learned. I’ve never had a strap failure or a seal burst or anything like that.

- Tangent – (for those reading who are just starting with trailering)

I've followed these guidelines and had no problems (assuming a wheel chock and 4 tie downs, or a Condor/Baxley type chock and 2 rear tie downs)
- Check the condition of your straps before you use them, make sure they’re not frayed and don't route them where they're rubbing on anything. I always keep tie downs and soft ties in my truck anyway, so I always have spares.
- Run all straps FORWARD, to effectively pull the bike into the wheel chock. Don’t run the rear straps backward
- Attach the straps to something sturdy on the bike. Don’t use a luggage rack (like he did in the video). Luggage racks are not designed to have that much constant torque on them (especially if one side is pulling more than the other) or support the weight of the bike. If the bike has full handlebars, I will tie from the triple clamps so the bars don’t flex and stress.
- Tighten the straps evenly so the bike sits level and there is even tension in all 4 straps, and tie off the loose end so the strap can’t slide through the buckle. If the bike is sitting level with the straps evenly tensioned about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way through the suspension stroke, it can still bounce a little without having enough travel for the straps to come loose. There's no need to bottom anything out. Think about it. A superbike can come off the banking in Daytona at 200 mph and throw the brakes on hard for turn 1. If fork seals, etc can handle that, why would you think a bump or jolt here and there while it's riding on a trailer would kill it?

I got to the point where I could throw two bikes on the open trailer and they were both tied, etc in a matter of minutes.

Now I used the Pit Bull trailer restraint system in an enclosed trailer. I’ve said it before. It’s worth every penny. 4 bikes cross country this summer and not 1 of them moved an inch and I didn’t have to deal with crossing straps in the trailer when spacing the bikes The only thing I do with the front is turn the bars to full lock, one side or the other and they stay there. It literally takes seconds to load a bike.

Regardless of which system you go with, CHECK IT WHILE YOU'RE ON THE ROAD. I put my head in the trailer EVERY time I stop.


My long-winded $.02. Hope some of it helps

[jcrawford]

Thanks for the information. I have added the pitbull to my wish list and will have it over the winter for next season use

I like the idea of not having to have any straps with the PitBull and also with them I should be able to fit 2 bikes side by side in my trailer if ever needed. 5x8 Haulmark which would be tight with 2 bikes but certainly doable.

I am only thinking about the future with the 2 bikes statement

[Degsy]

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Easily. 1 backed in. The other forward in.

[CBR929RE]

Thanks guys I will research the PitBull system now. I got a cheap chock with the trailer that will work "for now" but really would like to get a system installed. What i liked about the Lock-N-Load is that it self-tightens when you go over a bump and won't loosen as they say other strap systems will. Now I know they might be saying that just to sell their product and I cannot take their word for it because I have not used many straps

I also liked how the chock could easily be removed and the rear straps hide under the floor so that you could load other toys like snowmobile, boxes for moving etc.

Do they tend to come loose when you hit bumps or go over railroad tracks?

a ratchet strap won't loosen and holds the same tension the whole time.


the Pitbull system is nice as is the Strapless Transport System. I've seen both in use and I think the Pitbull would be my choice if I was going with one of them. What's good about these systems is that you can use them in tighter spaces because you don't have to worry about a strap being angled somewhere that you can't reach.

I use a Baxley (Condor would work the same) up against the front of my truck bed but you can bolt them down easily in any trailer. then you just use a couple of straps from about halfway back on the bike if you have a good spot to get the hook on to. Run the straps forward to some rings in the floor and you're done. My 600 doesn't really have a good place in the middle of the bike for the hooks and I'm too scared to use the rear sets so I just go over the lower triple clamp then throw a tie down around the rear wheel and hook to rings on each side of the bed just to keep it from moving side to side.

[jcrawford]

Does BostonMoto have a rep here on the forums I could reach out to? I want to get prices on the PitBull Trailer System and will probably pick it up Thurs/Fri.

I found the website but they seem to only list track days in the online shop.

[CBR929RE]

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