how do you strap down your Harleys?

[slimchancepistolero]

looking for a toy hauler and see they mostly all have the 6 floor tie downs BUT no way to bolt down the wheel chocks ... my bikes (2) weight about 700# each (Switchback and Springer Softtail ) ... i have looked at the Condor wheel chocks in box trailers but they were all bolted to the floor .... what do you do? and pixs would help .... thanxs

[Pull Toy]

We don't ride anymore, but we used Condor Pit Stops. We never needed to bolt them down, as the weight of the bike kept them in place. Worked great with the Goldwing, and the Road King. Never a problem. We placed one right up against the front wall, and one staggered back far enough to keep the handle bars separated. If you would really like to be secure, cut a couple 2x4s to place between the front wall, and the staggered chock. We strapped the rear down.The Pit Stop took care of the front.

The added advantage of the Pit Stop is that it works great on the ground too! It takes the "Harley Lean" out of the equation when doing maintenance or parking in a crowded garage, and they fold flat when not needed.

Good Luck,

[chunker]

When I had my Raptor 300MP I had an aluminum support made that I bolted the Harbor Freight steel chock to. Similar to the Condor but much less cost. That support extended across the width of the garage and was over the "D" rings on the side. "D" rings protruded up through slots I cut in the support which was 3/8" aluminum plate. Tractor style cinch pins through the "D" rings. Probably way overkill but it certainly never moved. That was a 2011 HD Ultra Limited, or a 13 Fatboy. On one trip I carried 2 HD Ultra Limiteds and mounted the second HF chock on a piece of plywood. It didn't move either but I used 4 ratchet straps per bike.

On the Raptor 356 that's on order, I plan to use the same assembly maybe cut down on width since it's be easier to move that way when I "set up camp" and want the garage for lounging around. I'm going to search my photos and see if I can find some pics and if I do I'll come back and post them.

[chunker]

Found a couple.

You'll notice the chock and straps are effective even with the trailer on it's side.

On the HD UL I added the fork tiedowns and took a section of 6x6 slightly cut down and put under the frame. The ratchet straps pulled the bike down firmly on the wood block and didn't compress the suspension. It also prevented the suspension from stroking on bumps loosening the straps.

[chunker]

deleted duplicate and couldn't pics rotated.

[Brentw]

Similar to Chunkier, used a 1 1/2 " square tube across the front d rings, used a j bolt to anchor them. My wheel chock is a wheel dock brand and has a 2 " square tube across the front that I slide over the 1 1/2 tubing. 1 strap around front wheel to chock, 1 on each triple tree, and one looped around rear tire pulling back.

[K_N_L]

I use a basic wheel chock from Northern Tool mounted a 2x2 section of 5/8 inch plywood. Used carriage bolts from the bottom up through plywood to bolt it together. The weight of the bike has always kept it in place. However I use 4 straps on the front forks - 2 pulling forward and 2 pulling back. Also have a section of 6x6 block under the frame to take any bounce out. Lastly one extra heavy strap through the rear wheel pulling back to keep the back anchored. It easy to carry out and store and no holds in the floor long term.

[roadglide]

I cut 2 plates drilled hoe big enough to fit 3/8 nut and brazed it flush drilling hoe through the floor into 4 inch wide strap secured to the under belly width of the garage that is part of lippert construction. I screwed the plate with nut to the strap. The 3/8 bolts go through the condor angle ends .

[slimchancepistolero]

thanxs guy .... that reassures me that using the 4 or 6 straps along with a condor type front wheel support will do the job .... just did NOT want to drill thru the floor and hit a tank

[roadglide]

Originally Posted by slimchancepistolero

thanxs guy .... that reassures me that using the 4 or 6 straps along with a condor type front wheel support will do the job .... just did NOT want to drill thru the floor and hit a tank

I have 10 ft garage with no garage bathroom I removed the Underbelly. The under belly will need be dropped down to make the connection.

[Hozco]

Originally Posted by slimchancepistolero

thanxs guy .... that reassures me that using the 4 or 6 straps along with a condor type front wheel support will do the job .... just did NOT want to drill thru the floor and hit a tank

I through bolted my Condor chock.. Just drop the under belly to make sure before you drill

[jim53066]

I bolted my wheel chock to the floor with these;
bolt inserts.jpg
They only go into the floor about as deep as the floor thickness.
Then I mount the wheel chock with hand knob bolts. I take it out when I remove the bike and cover them with a piece of carpet. They only stick above the floor about 1/8 inch.


Jim

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by jim53066

I bolted my wheel chock to the floor with these;
bolt inserts.jpg
They only go into the floor about as deep as the floor thickness.
Then I mount the wheel chock with hand knob bolts. I take it out when I remove the bike and cover them with a piece of carpet. They only stick above the floor about 1/8 inch.


Jim

Do you have a link to where these can be found?

[jim53066]

AMAZON or a woodworking store



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DYXSC24CK9XVV6


https://www.amazon.com/Socell-16x1-1...qid=1583391869

[Brentw]

Originally Posted by jim53066

I bolted my wheel chock to the floor with these;
bolt inserts.jpg
They only go into the floor about as deep as the floor thickness.
Then I mount the wheel chock with hand knob bolts. I take it out when I remove the bike and cover them with a piece of carpet. They only stick above the floor about 1/8 inch.


Jim

Handy, good idea.

[bbells]

I sold my Harley Super Glide and bought a Can-Am Ryker 3 wheel motorcycle. This ended all my tie down problems.

[MN-Clark]

I didn't want to try drilling thru the garage floor either. So I use wheel chocks front and rear strapped together. Four or six tie down straps on the Road King. No problems do far.

[Spooled-up]

I’m getting this in a couple weeks:

Www.boltiton.com

No drilling and comes out of the garage in minutes once you get it set up.

I emailed the owner and received a reply in minutes on a Saturday.

[Rdynbama]

I use Baxley LA chock
And a 1 1/4 inch conduit clamp and a j bolt to anchor it to the floor over one of tie downs and use two ratchet straps pulling forward and it hasn’t moved
According to the guy I talked to at the manufacturer the j bolt wasn’t really needed but I did it just to make me feel better

[Rdynbama]

http://baxleycompanies.com

I carry a 2003 Electra Glide