Lock-N-Load Motorcycle Wheel Chocks and Tie Down System
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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*Note* The BK-1000 no longer contains the Cargo Buckle self retracting straps, but they can be purchased separately.
This video features Cecil Cook, the founder of Lock-n-Load wheel chocks. Lock-n-load wheel chocks are an innovative motorcycle tie down system for your trailer. Lock and Load tie downs bolt right to your trailer floor and hold your motorcycle safely upright even before it's strapped down. The tie down system mounts to your tire instead of to your handle bars and does not apply force to your shocks. The Lock-n-Load system can be removed from the trailer by loosening two bolts, leaving only a flat mounting plate in place. A garage stand is also available so you can use your tie down system when it's not in your trailer.
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I have this system and love it. Bought it directly from the Lock N Load company, very good customer service. Highly reccommend this company and product!
Just bought it installed it and...it ain't a gimmick. This system is truly as easy as it appears, literally a minute to lock your bike down and be on your way. Great system.
You must have a very light bike. Read my other post.
This is by far the best locking system for trailering. I load it, lock it down and away I go. No need to worry because it is just the way I left it when it was loaded. Thanks for a great product!
I'm just a 25 year old motocrosser looking for the true best method to haul, allowing the bike to use it's own suspension instead of bottoming out, which you've done. Wisdom must come with time my friend. Extremely intuitive. I especially like the self tightening system you've developed. That must make all the difference. Very nice sir!
I purchased this setup over two years ago, I own a CVO roadglide and found my bike laid over on its side when I pulled over to ensure my bike was ok. Lesson learned, so I use additional straps on my forks to make sure its properly secured
This is an excellent system. I 'm a full time RV pulling a trailer with my HD. One comment is to use the side straps every time you chock. As I was parked the first several times I just used the wheel chock and no straps without problems however one morning after a light wind gusts all night found the bike on its side. No damage to the bike but the wheel chock was bent a little. So just FYI from my mistake. I also check the front tire tie down as I travel as it slides off the tire occasionally. I have a full dresser and getting the strap up under the fender and back of center takes some time. However I'm very satisfied with the system and recommend it.
I"ve been looking for a system that doesn't take an hour to secure your bike like the current tie down method that I use. This is great. I'm going to Google it right now to see where I can get one. Good job Cecil. Another win for the good ole garage oriented american inventor.
Before you do, read my long post. Watch this video after you read it and think about it. See the problem?
Poor engineering and motorcycle will fall if not strapped/ trailer and garage...overpriced
As someone else posted, if the rear straps are pulling back as they are in this video, the bike will roll right out of the chock. After all, you can just pull the bike out of the chock. I would never depend on the front wheel strap to prevent this. The straps should be pulling the bike into the chock.
I just bought a new trailer and the dealer installed this system. Luckily I check things out for myself. Two of the bolts that hold down the floor plate for the chock were bolted through the aluminum frame and two were through the floor and just backed with washers. Actually, the floor is stronger than the frame because only the outer (lower layer) of aluminum in the frame is holding it in place. The rear ratchet straps were only backed by a thin plate that is about 2 1/2" by 4" and it's so thin and soft that I could fold it in half with my fingers. That plate obviously came with the system.
I would NEVER depend on such a system, especially on the long trips I plan to haul my 950 lb. bike.
So, here's what I did: First, I replaced the two washers holding the front chock plate down with a heavy steel 5" x 12" plate. (I drilled the holes to accept the bolts.) Then I added 8' E-track systems on both sides of the trailer floor. But I didn' just bolt them to the floor. First I bolted them through the frame (on 16" centers) with the highest strenght 5/16" bolts (from Bolt Depot) backed by fender washers, lock washers and nuts. Then, between every frame member, I bolted them with four high-strength bolts through the special plates that you can get for this purpose from E-track dealers. There's four bolts per plate.
Finally, I removed the incredibly flimsy plate for that came with the ratchet straps and replaced it with a heavy 5" x 12" steel plate that also crossed across the E-track so there were eight bolts for this plate (four for the E-track and four for the ratchet.)
I'll be using three additional ratchet straps on each side of the bike in addition to the one that came with the system (8 straps total - 9 with the front wheel strap.) In addition, I'm going to drill a hole through the chock and use a steel rod to lock it in the "up" position. That's so simple that I can't believe the manufacturer didn't think of that. If you can simply pull the bike out of the chock, it can roll out of the chock, especially the straps pulling the bike BACK as shown in this video. Don't depend on that wheel strap to hold the front wheel in the chock!
I would never even think of using this system as it was installed. It's a good starting point, though. I'm amazed that even the maker of this system shows using the ratchet straps behind the bike. Even a child should see that that's asking for a disaster. My wife noticed it instantly. Don't trade speed and convenience for having your bike secure. Who cares if it takes a few minutes to get your bike truly secure? There's no way I would travel with my bike secured like it is in this video. However, if you aren't hauling the trailer and just temporarily storing your bike, you could do it as shown in video.
One thing I do like is the self-tightening rachet straps. If it wasn't for those, I would just buy a similar chock separately and use an E-track system mounted with steel plates as described above.
Bob Miller thank you. I am doing the same thing. Why is everything built so fucking cheap anymore. Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. People have to use that strap on the front tire. Thanks.
This is a great system. Except in his video, the rear straps are angled to the back of the trailer. Essentially pulling the bike out of the wheel chock. I have talked to people that have had there bikes pulled out while driving down the road and finding their bike laying on its side. The proper way would be to mount the d rings so that the straps are angled slightly forward, therefore pulling the bike into the wheel chock, locking it in place. You cant count on the tire strap to keep it in place.
You can Dale if you mount it properly. I had my front wheel strap come off one time traveling through Memphis Tn. I had the strap mounted exactly on top of the tire and the bouncing caused it to fall off. Since then I mount the front tire strap slightly rearward of top dead center of the tire and no more problems.
Don't throw me to the wolves on this comment, but would putting the bike in gear prevent the wheel from coming out?
hcshooter no , because it could still Bounce out. The strap on the front tire solves that problem. I have this and just drove down to Florida from Detroit. The straps that they mounted in the back does loosen up. I strap the front tire down and then stop ever so often to make sure it’s tight. No problems except straps coming loose.holds the bike great. Street glide. Never be afraid to ask a question no matter how stupid it may sound. This is how we learn. The dumb ones don’t ask.
Awesome setup!
Excellent product and video
Thanks for the Video, Bill
Very nice. I will buy on in the future.
It works really well in the back of a truck since it just leaves the plate when you're not using it.
They are awesome but I have a BMW 1600 my reverse went out I can’t get bike out I pulled hard as I could my buddy 6.4 240 he couldn’t get it out both of us had to do it together and barely got it out lol must be the much larger wheel on front of BMW any ideas until I get reverse fixed lol
I am looking to purchase your system to trailer two bikes a harley road glide and a yamaha R6 what system would you recommend?
Yes it will!
Did he actually say…"get your bike out of the weather"? oh boy, Harley riders are a an interesting breed.
Yeah we are. It isn't a problem for a Zukishaki rider, plastic won't rust.
No, but your engine certainly will while it sits posing outside the local eatery / brewery instead of being ridden...
No need to have your machine sitting out in the weather if you dont need to. Cars and trucks can do ok outside but I have a garage. Placing them in there prolongs their life.
When you ride a bike called a "duc" weather is no bag !!! 😅🏍 when I RIDE!! my shirt says " if you really live to ride your Harley should never be on a trailer " !! 😅😅😅🏍
Some of us Harley Riders are driving 2000 miles to get out of the snow into the sun. Dragging our bike on a trailer behind our motorhome. We do not want all the snow, salt, gravel, sand and crap beating up our bike through the weather. So yes,this is a necessary system. Appreciated all the constructive comments. Will get it right. First time.
Thanks guys
What is the part number/manufacturer of the self tightening rear straps???
Has anyone purchased this system, when hauling 2 bikes? My concern is not adding the 2nd Wheel Chock, but adding the 2nd Self-locking Tie Down System...
Where can I buy this system?
where on the bike is he hooking the staps to (on the back of bike)
Will this work in the back of a truck as well?
I'm looking to secure two FE 501 Husqvarna's into a open style 5 x 8 trailer. Essentially dirt bikes.
What system would you recommend? The front wheel are fairly narrow compared to your Harley.
We would recommend getting the narrow tire adapter for using dirt bikes with the Lock N' Load wheel chock. You can find the tire adapter & wheel chock kit on our webpage.
Tire adapter:
www.hitchsource.com/bk-101-lock-load-narrow-tire-adaptor-p-32988.html
Wheel Chock kit:
www.hitchsource.com/bk-1000-lock-load-deluxe-wheel-chock-combo-p-35569.html
How and where can I purchase this product to include the hidden mount rear strap system?
I'll just make one. For $260, ya, I can surely make one that will work that same way.
how much does this system cost i have a yz 125 for motocross.
Pretty smart for a harley rider.
And another Harley gets where it’s going... in a trailer. Hahahahaha
You wanna ride a hardtail across country? Be my guest mr bad ass.
Trailer?? Why not ride the fuckin thing? That's what they are made for.
That joke is so old that it's stale. Get a new one. Try riding your bike in -40 degrees with 4 feet of snow and ice on the road. For those of us, if we want to ride in the winter, we have to haul our bike by trailer to better temps.
Well, because I have a handicap son who goes on vacations with my wife and I. A trailer gives us a chance to take the bike with us to enjoy a ride (on the fuckin thing) while our son sits on a balcony enjoying the ocean breeze.
Or maybe you like the way your bike looks and live down a dirt road that’s essentially a muddy trench at the best of times I can and have ridden in and out but my paint and chrome sure didn’t like it.