Harbor Freight Wheel Chock | Sliding Issue FIXED!!!
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Have a Harbor Freight Wheel Chock that SLIDES every time you roll your bike onto it?
Here's a simple solution, NOT involving any pads, or mounting to plywood or bolting to the concrete floor!!
See video for dimensions of boards
00:00 Intro
00:38 The Issue
01:45 The Solution
03:55 Demonstration
04:33 Stability Enhancement
06:12 Backing off and Back On
07:29 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! THANKS!
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Thanks a million I drive a heavy roadglide and this works as described .
That is awesome! I should patent this LOL (I've reached out to HF about a design change but they've never responded).
On a safety note, especially with heavier bikes, BE SURE to strap that bike down to the chock immediately!
@@WhatsUpBob WHY strap big bikes down?
@@apm6997 When the bike (any size bike for that matter) is in the chock, the bike could potentially fall out of the stand...it's very wobbly in the chock at best, and out of precaution (and in the Harbor Freight owners manual for the chock), strapping down the front fork secures the bike in place.
My method is usually, ride up into the chock, put my kickstand down, carefully get off the bike to ensure it's upright and relatively stable, then immediately strap down the left fork loosely (the kickstand side), then strap down the right fork, adjusting tension on both straps to keep the bike upright.
It's a year later and this stand is still being sold the same way. I wish I could give more than a thumbs up!
Yeah, they ain't gonna change the design...they'll just keep selling units that are really only good for being bolted down
Excellent video. Can't wait to try it. Thanks Bob, it's people like you who make life a little bit easier. Ride safe.
Thanks Justo! I learn so much from RUclips that I just want to give back.
Please let me know if it works for you... so far it has for about 75% of the folks out here!
From one Bob to another, great solution that I would never have thought of. Cheers! -Bobcat
Thanks Bob! I had first tried the rubber mat idea that you had, but on the smooth garage floor the chock continued to slide.
Thanks for stopping by!
THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL! I am also glad that I saw your video because I will be getting it next week and I was worried about sliding. But, not any more thanks to you Sir.
Great! Toby, be sure to keep your receipt and box in case it doesn't work in your case, as I believe harbor freight has a 30 day return policy?
Thank you Bob- I had the Mason Drill Bits out to mount it to the Garage floor- decided to check you tube for a better solution- You nailed it!
Cool! I hope it helped! (and feel free to spread the word about my channel...thanks!)
Thanks Bob. I used your 1/2 inch wood idea for the front of the stand. Did not need it for the back on my set up. Just adding that one small piece of wood made a BIG difference 🙏
That is awesome!!!! Glad I was able to be of some help!
Be sure to strap the bike down !
I just bought a H/F lift with this chock installed and had to have my son help me push over the hump, can't wait to try this! Thank you!
Please let me know if it works out for you or not!! Thanks a bunch.
I am glad that I found your video. I was looking for a way to fix the sliding issue. Thanks for you great tip.
Great! Let me know if it helps! (Be sure to strap the bike down for safety!)
A few comments Bob. 9 3/4" was too wide to fit in my stand. I had to trim it to 9 1/2", there must be variations between different revisions of the stand. A further modification I plan to do is add a 30 degree bevel to the back. That should allow the wheel chock to lie even flatter to the wood. It is easy to load and unload the bike now. I didn't find a need for the 1/4" plywood piece, it is easy to get my tire out of the chock. Thanks for posting this video!
Awesome! Thanks for the comments! Main reason input that front board in was I did not like the way smaller tires, like on my sportster, would get squished down in between the metal supports when tying the front of the bike down..
I had always heard about this detriment on the wheel chock stand. Great job and creative work. Harbor Freight should include those two pieces in the “kit” and the reviews would be insanely good
I submitted a review on the HF website, along with this video..so far, they have not posted it lol
Thank you good sir. This allowed me to keep this thing and not stick in a corner to collect dust. Had some wood laying around so made these cuts and bam. Still slides a little but soooo much better. Actually usable. My front wood is slightly thinner than 1/4” but
works. Just got washers to help with lean also
Can't remember if I mentioned it in the video, but I also put some rubber furniture feet on the contact points where the frame meets the floor..that also helped with the slide.
Thanks for stopping by!
Harbor Freight Wheel Chock design still the same. Had concerns for a long time about that rocker rod until I found your video. Had previously built chock out of wood, which was okay for winter storage of HD Sportster, but shaky for daily use and maintenance. Happy with result because of your video.
That is awesome man!! Glad it worked for you...so far has worked for about 75% of those responding..
Excellent tip. I will try this on both my hf stands. Thanks!
Let me know how it goes! So far in responses, 90% have said they tried it and it worked for them!
Brilliant tech tip that will help many folks. Well done! Eric
Thanks Eric! Sometimes wonder who the engineers were on some of this stuff.. lol
"Boom baby, BOOM!" Love it!
Thanks!!!
Brilliant idea. Rewatching the video, I see why the frame pushes forward as there is no downward force on the frame to hold it in place. Placing the board as you did allows the weight of the bike to pin the frame to the floor. I just started looking for a vertical parking solution and you just saved me $200!! Being a future old guy myself (59), much respect for old guy knowledge. Bob, you rock!!
Thanks Frank...BUT, no promises..so far it looks like it helps about 70% if the people responding...seems to work best on bikes under 650lbs.
Good luck, and let me know!
Hey great idea! My two wheel chocks were both purchased at HF...I find they work great when mounted to a trailer, but I like your solution for a garage. Thanks buddy!
Yep, the permanent mount is the way to go.
I was surprised at how many folks were having issues like me on a concrete surface.
Later !!
Bob, Thanks for the video the plywood is ingenious. I have been looking for a wheel choke stand. Also Thank You for Representing KC. The V-Rod built at the old Harley Plant and Love those Royals!
Thanks and thanks! I've got a story about the Vrod....I rode out to the old Harley plant in KC after it had been closed down, as kinda a fair well to those that had built 'Chyna', my Vrod....As I'm slowly cruising through the parking lot, up onto sidewalks and peeking into the windows, a security guard came and ran me off...what a dope.
Great fix, I bought this few days ago and it kept sliding. I will try your solution. Good video
Let me know in the comments if it works out for you!
Very good idea. My HF lift was sliding across the floor. I used a wheel chock under the ramp.
You have to wonder, did nobody at Hobo Freight check out their design first? LOL
best idea I've seen THANK YOU lot Job well done
Thanks! Let me know if it works out for you!! (be sure to keep the kickstand down once on the chock and get it strapped down right away)
Awesome. The weight of the tire on the wood holds the stand in place. Modern ingenuity there!!
That's a big part of it for sure! But I think the key is the tire doesn't have to roll over that pivot bar...the piece of wood raises the tire up just enough to make it easier.
Regarless, it works!!
@@WhatsUpBob Oh yeah. I didn’t notice that. It doesn’t matter to me as mine will be bolted to the trailer floor. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bob! I'll be getting the Harbor Freight wheel chock and save some cash!!
Great! Keep your receipt in case it doesn't work out for you.
Also, in case your local HF is sold out, there's a Amzn Prime link in the description to the same wheel chock.
Good Luck!
Great idea with the rear wood. I made a video where I bolted it at the front and modified the rear with washers as well. I did use it on a platform and was always intended to use it on a platform so I don’t have issues with the front. Great thinking
Thanks! Probably the engineer in me that had to figure out why it didn't work...maybe I should go to work for Hobo Freight! Haha
I used drop in anchors,flush with the floor.the bikes have their place in our garage so theyll always be there and when not,remove the bolts and move the stands if needed!good video!!!!
I ALMOST went that route! Thanks for stopping by!
After watching your video I went to Home Depot and purchased the items you mentioned and holy moly it worked perfect. Thank you for the info.
That is great!!!! Just curious, what bike did you use?
@@WhatsUpBob I have a 2020 Heritage Softail
That's a good sized bike, similar to my 2018 Heritage Classic.
Good luck to you!! (And be sure to strap the bike down after rolling onto the chock!)
Bob, you are a genius! I drilled holes into the floor of my garage to bolt mine down. I'll try your method and let you know if it works on the chock from Cycle Gear
You are genius. Worked like a charm. THANK YOU!!
They say "a genius is one step away from insanity"....in my case, that would be a baby step HAHA.
Be sure to strap down your bike as soon as you have it on the chock, to be extra safe.
Thanks!
Your bike and garage are awesome! Great video.
Thanks! It's been a work in progress over the years....
Love it! Thanks Bob!
Great idea, great video. Thanks Bob!
Thanks! Hope it was of some help to you!
WHAT'S UP, BOB?
I was gonna bolt it down to my concrete pad but now I don't have to. I saw another video where the guy tried multiple different ways to stop it sliding, but as always the simple way is the best way. You win! Thanks, I'm going to use your notched plate method. I may even try to fabricate it out of aluminum, tack weld it in place, and spray it black for a more permanent fix.
Good job Bob
Great Paul ! Do let me know how it goes!
And be sure to strap the bike down as soon as you get it on the chock...I don't feel the stand is quite as stable once on the front board (if u use it)
@@WhatsUpBob I use a spool stand on the back end to hold it still 🙂👍
Great ideas Bob, thanks
Thanks! Sometimes it just something simple to fix an issue..
Works like a charm, thanks
Great!!! Glad it was of some help to you!!
Great ingenuity Bob. It's good too that you got to save a couple bucks with a little DIY.
Thanks! I get lucky once in awhile lol.
Very nice Bob and thanks for sharing.
Hope it helped!!!!
THANK YOU, enjoyed your narration too!
Thanks! Hope it helped! (I try to be a bit different when doing a video, instead of the same ol same ol)
Awesome help...thank you!
Glad it helped!
Boom! Adding the washers was a good fix too. No sliding and locked tight!
Yep, the washers did help with that side to side stabillity quite a bit!
BOOM BBY / GAME CHANGER. I’ve been monkeying around with this for way too long. thanks, Genius.
Glad it helped!
Be sure to strap down your bike as soon as you have it on the chock, to be extra safe.
Thanks!
I found the measurements and it works great for my 2009 C50T
That is awesome!!! Glad it worked for you!!!
Bob, you're a freaking genius.
Can I have you talk to my wife and tell her that? LOL
But seriously, hope the video helped you out...let me know if it saved you from throwing your wheel chock in the dumpster!
@@WhatsUpBob Hi Bob. I had to bolt mine down due to my slippery painted garage floor.😅🤣
Oohhh..hadn't thought about that being an issue..
Loved the vid!! A big thx from the UK!
Awesome! So do they have Harbor Freight over there??
Those were some serious growls bro. Yep, your fix helps a lot.
Yeah, my stomach was really growling that day LOL
It worked!! Thank you!
That's great!! Remember to strap the front down once up on the wheel chock!
Thank you for the great tip! BOOM! :)
You mean it actually worked?? 😂😂
Glad to be of assistance!
Boom! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Hope it helps out!
I tried this and it still slid, so I kept going and IN ADDITION TO YOUR BOARDS I also took the the 2 front black foot pegs off and tie strapped some of that rubbery shelf liner that we bought at the dollar store to the bottom. This combination of improvements make it work perfectly. I also slid that first board out so that the wheel stop drops ( through the notch that you cut out) and I can't believe how good it works! Thanks for the tips!!
glad it helped and thanks for the tips! Curious, what size bike to do you have?
Its a sportster...@WhatsUpBob
Boom! Great job 👍🏾
Thanks!! So far so good!
Thanks. I had the same issure.
Definitely a design issue on Hobo Freights part
was about to return it, thank you Bob!!
Let me know if it works our for you!!
@@WhatsUpBob thank you again it worked!!
@@abrahamvillalobos9317 awesome! Spread the word brother!!
Beautiful!!
HELPED OUT ALOT
Awesome!! Don't forget to strap the front fork down after you get it up on the chock!
Absolute legend
Haha...thanks!
Thanks Bob!
Let me know if it worked out for you!!
@@WhatsUpBob worked perfectly!
GREAT ideas!
Thanks Jeff!! Let me know if it works out for you!
Great thinking!! That's why you make the big bucks........
Correction...HF makes the big bucks off of a pour arsed design.
Thanks!
Thank you!!
You're welcome! Hope it helps! Be sure to strap down that front fork to the chock once you get the bike on it..
Good one Bob.
Thanks! The video has helped a bunch of folks who were ready to throw their HF wheel chock in the trash...
Good fix. And still cheaper than the Condor. Now I wish I hadn't gotten rid of mine.
I found with a skinny front tire, it's a good idea to strap the bike down just to be safe
Now I know if I ever get one of these what I need to do before I start using it. I actually would like to get one
HF does have a 30 day return policy, so if it doesn't work out for you, ya can always return it.
Nice fix!
Thanks! Hope it helps out some folks!
Great vid !! thanks for showing us your fixes!! Can you do another video adding 2 wheels so you can spin it and just pull off in the morning and drive away?
that kind of engineering is beyond my paygrade lol
Thanks for stopping by!
@@WhatsUpBob hahaha, np thought id ask
Very good!
Thanks! If you try this, give me a follow up comment to see if it worked for you or not.
Awesome!!! It works so great that I told my 3rd wife about it!!! Seriously!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Bahahaha!!! You're the first to tell anyone! Thanks!!
The New Years model heritage is beautiful
That is a good looking model
Bob this Bud for you Real men of genius
HAHA I have a whole CD of Real men of Genius jingles!!!!!
Right on Bob
Hope it helped!!!!
@@WhatsUpBob Definitely. I just picked up one the other day. Your additions have helped me a lot. Thanks!
you are a life saver thanks
Thanks! Let me know if it works out for you!!
@@WhatsUpBob yes it work great thanks again
Nice idea. 👍
Thanks! Hope it helps ease the frustrations of some folks out there!
Great ideas i thought same i thought spacer but washers better as more available .
Thanks! Yeah, I was going to try the spacer route too, but had a hard time finding the exact width needed...much easier to gauge the fit with washers.
Thank you!! It's so hard to get our HD KG out of the chock. Not anymore😁
Great! Glad it helped!
And if you would, pass the word about my little channel..
.thks in advance!
Good idea
Thanks! Hope it helps out!
Thanks for that, I have that chock, too and it would slide all over the place
everybody has one of these sitting around unused, alot like treadmills LOL
@@WhatsUpBob I was using it in my RV, but caused a hole in the linoleum, so I got a whole new chock system
Haha you’re a genius Bob! 🤘
Genius, awww shucks, believe me, I've had my share of f ups HAHA
Thanks you da man💯👍🏼😊
Thanks! Let me know if it works out for you or not.
easy as that ha! cool as and a great solution
simple is sometimes the best solution to a problem lol
Thanks
Let me know if the simple fix works out for you!
I purchased the same HFT stand and am trying to do your "adjustment" to the HFT stand by apparently the stands are hand made. All of my measurements are different than yours. I am recutting the main board to try to get it to fit. The inner one should go better since I know to measure the stand first. Maybe they reduced the size since you bought yours.
That's interesting! Thanks for pointing that out!!
Brilliant
Hope it helps you out!
Thank you so much for this! I just bought one of these today! Did you get the board cut at like home depot?
I had the scrap boards already at the house so i just cut them
“Tell your 2nd wife!” 😂😂😂 that’s a great fix. Now I think I need one of those in my garage.
You need a 2nd wife in your garage? 😉. Haha
@@WhatsUpBob lol don’t need the 1st wife (ex) 🤣😝. 2nd wife has been great.
The key here is the board at the back. It allows the weight on the front end to “anchor” (relatively speaking) the entire apparatus before the tire has to roll over the pivot. Of course, fastening it to the floor of your trailer would be the way to go if you plan on hauling your bike somewhere.
Great points! And yep, the chock is made to be anchored down...I was just wanting something a little more mobile for my garage 😀
That's a great solution, Bob! Thank you for sharing!! It looks like I'm headed to HF, again.......... One question, do you know if the swivel of the wheel chock will clear the rear of the front fender on a Road Glide? Thanks again!!!
That I don't know Andrew...I've got my Sportster on it right now, doing some work on the bike, but once I get it off in a couple of weeks, I'll put my Heritage Classic on it and see if it clears! (if you don't hear back from me by the end of the month, reach out to me please).
Before going to Hobo Freight, you might check Facebook marketplace...i've seen some out there (after I bought my open box one)
@@WhatsUpBob Thanks for your reply! I also posted this question on a HD forum. Apparently, it will clear if you reverse the swivel so the shorter end is on the fender side and the front wheel is resting on the longer side. Basically, it's installed backwards. IDK if there is any problem with the chock installing it in that manner. I'll check the marketplace, great idea!!
@Andrew Rocca be sure to put your kickstand down, and pur on safety straps!!
Nicely done Bob. I have one of those. I put my bike on the life, position the chick under the bike and drop it down. Your way is better
Holy moly...now I had not heard of that solution HAHA
Let me know if this works for you!
@@WhatsUpBob 😂😂😂😂I need to proof read. But in a weird way, that's funny.
Yep, the "position the chick under the bike and drop it down" ... I died laughing 😂😂
I just lay a piece of pipe on the floor in between the garage wall and the front of the stand holds it right there. I use a short toll rope with hooks go around a workbench leg hook it in each side of the stand holds it there when you back off.
Great idea too! I don't really have that kind of room or wall space, but thanks for sharing!
On my way to Home Depot right now to scoop the wood. I already attached the rubber to the bottom and took the foot pegs off and made sure I put washers all around. It's still sliding so I'm thinking the what is the way to go. Thank you.... I'll do a follow-up comments if it works....or doesnt 😉
Fingers crossed...let me know! About 80% success rate so far!
@@WhatsUpBob it worked well! Thank you again
@@SoCalBusaRider awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Thanx!!! Luv #731 !!
Thanks Lee! Let me know if this video helped fix your wheel chock issues!
That's why it comes with holes to bolt it down. A rubber mat would do the same. For the price, I like it. Signed, A fellow cranky old man, and biker.
Yeah, didn't want to bolt down..needed portable.
The rubber mat is a good idea to try....
Signed, your brother from another mother cranky old man, and biker. haha
Boom baby! Boom!
I followed the same setup that you did, but it did not work for me. I have a Road Glide. I wonder if the tire dimensions has an impact to this setup.
Not sure... I've had my V-Rod on it, as well as a sportster... U can check online to see the tire sizes of those and compare.
Sorry to hear it didn't help... Wonder if it was due to the heavier weight of the RG?
Wasn't working for me, then I realized the person I bought the stand from had the scoop ramp on backwards😂 works fantastic now
Haha! That would do it !!!
@@WhatsUpBob thanks again for the fix brotha!
What adjustment hole do I use for my Harley 15” wheel?
I'm not sure...my bikes had 19". I think you would just need to do trial and error to see what works for you (I would suggest NOT getting off the bike after each try until you're sure the chock is in the right setting, lest it become unstable and the bike tip over!)
@@WhatsUpBob Thank you. Ride safe!
Okay that's genius! They should pay you a royalty for improving the product.
Haha…I agree !!!
I solved the problem. Buy some sandpaper tape that they use to keep people from slippping on stairs (home depot has it in 2" rolls). Then buy a rubber mat from home depot. Lay the rubber mat on garage floor. Then stick sandpaper tape to bottom of wheel chock. Be sure to cover the cross pieces too,...every bottom surface has sandpaper on it. Remove plastic front feet so it lays flat on the rubber mat. Now sandpaper is digging into rubber when you roll bike onto it. It wont slip.
If you don't use the rubber mat it will work too but the sandpaper will scratch divots into your garage floor. The eyelets are not connected to the feet so you can still strap your bike. - Ken
what a great solution! I had tried something similar early on, but I didn't like having the mat being it was too big (maybe I shoulda cut it down to size!)
Didnt work as good for a bigger harley, still hard, I'm sure it works easy for a lighter bike, just saying still harder for mine, thank you for the help, plus the size you gave 9.75 wide was wrong, its 9.5, but thanks anyhow !
Sorry that didn't work out for you.
My Vrod is around 650 lbs, and the Heritage slightly above 700, and no problems with those.
Which model Harley are you riding?
@@WhatsUpBob my 2018 harley heritage classic soft tail is around 723 , without help I cannot get it to go on without it sliding, now with your set up it works but I can't push it on or off without help, but it does make a little difference but works good when I get it in place though, just wish it was a little easier, thank you for your reply
@@jaybird2447 I'm sure you've checked, but a couple of things...
be sure to use that front board as well, and
at the 6:45 mark, you'll notice I have to get a little 'body momentum' going to pull the bike off.
Thanks it works much better now since I have it bolted down in my trailer, even works better with the boards, thanks for all your input
Great!!!
Ahhh another vrod owner. And I thought I was the only one
We have to coolest, baddest Harley bike from that generation!
Nice video. Now let me know when u ready to race me old man. 😄
okay...hold on while I put on my New Balance sneakers and Jorts HAHA
@@WhatsUpBob 🤣
Respect. Not only for the idea but for riding that rocket. " that's what she said". So funny. Gonna go cut some wood. My Ultra is a bear getting it on and then off that stand.
Let me know if it helps.
One thing, since you'll be setting up on that thin second board, be sure to tie your bike down in short order, to prevent any tip over (I always put the kickstand down and get off carefully, as I do not trust that chock on it's own.
Good luck!