Bought a new front chock...Nice unit!

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Scubacat

Joined Feb 2010

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• Feb 15, 2010

• #1

Well, I bought a front chock...

Got this one from my local Ducati/GUZZI/KTM dealer yesterday... Very happy with it. VERY well made, nice finish, works like a dream. In addition to creating a pocket for the tire to sit in, it grips the tire from the sides.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K326HUkqmKk

http://www.baxleycompanies.com/Sportchock.html

I will still get a pitbull for the back and a pitbull trailer lock-down.

 

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stress

Joined Dec 2009

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Galati, Romania

• Feb 15, 2010

• #2

and the real purpose for this contraption would be... what? i can't rally see any benefit from using such a thing...

 

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Scubacat

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• Feb 15, 2010

• #3

stress said:

and the real purpose for this contraption would be... what? i can't rally see any benefit from using such a thing...

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:roll Seriously?.....

It holds your bike up more stable than a kickstand and straight up so it can be worked on easier or stored. It is also attachable to a trailer bed for transport of the bike. It is also more tip resistant than a typical stand.

 

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sandy v2

• Feb 16, 2010

• #4

Agree with Scubacat,bought one of these mainly for fitment of rear paddock stand without the risk of bike toppling.Can be invaluable if transporting bike,plus as an aid for security if bolted down,
Sandy V2

 

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Badger

• Feb 16, 2010

• #5

Wish i could get a Pit Bull over here for the MV:roll, great stands.

 

skrall

Joined May 2009

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London

• Feb 16, 2010

• #6

Is there a cheaper option $230

 

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sandy v2

• Feb 16, 2010

• #7

wheel chock

skrall said:

Is there a cheaper option $230

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There you go £60 including p&p on ebay number 220551672961
think they are cheaper now than when I bought mine
Sandy V2

 

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Scubacat

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• Feb 16, 2010

• #8

sandy v2 said:

There you go £60 including p&p on ebay number 220551672961
think they are cheaper now than when I bought mine
Sandy V2

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Judging just by the look of it, it does not look as well made. chock portion looks like thinner steel and it does not clamp the tire.

 

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pieman

• Feb 17, 2010

• #9

little one? services required lol

 

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sandy v2

• Feb 17, 2010

• #10

Sorry Scubacat,
I knew you would feel you had paid too much,but as long as your happy with it thats all that matters.Enjoy the world of the RSV,
Sandy V2

 

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Scubacat

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• Feb 17, 2010

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sandy v2 said:

Sorry Scubacat,
I knew you would feel you had paid too much,but as long as your happy with it thats all that matters.Enjoy the world of the RSV,
Sandy V2

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Actually, I don't. Quality chocks here are all in the same ball park as far as price, Condor chocks are in the $230-$250 range as well.

I agree, as long as you are happy with what you bought, all is good. :thumbup