RickS Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Today I had to take my BMW motorbike in for a couple of warranty recall's and got a chance to use the hydraulic loader bed for the first time for this purpose. It was a little more interesting since the angle of the bed is fairly shallow but once the front tire is in the chock it wanted to roll backwards out of the chock. It would have been easier with another set of hands but I find more often than not I'm loading stuff myself. So, I'm going to have to find a way to have a strap ready once the tire is in the chock so it won't roll back even the little bit when the bike is in first gear as it won't stay upright in the chock. Maybe, a little bar with the strap at a arms reach while holding the hand brake? Hmm. Once I got it up found out the wheel tie downs for the Smart Car are not far enough forward so used the SC wheel chock as and anchor point. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 How about one of those roll n' lock tire keepers? 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Like this: http://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200409163_200409163 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Got it! The wheel chocks I have now do have a lock but you have to reach down to lock it. I may even get one of my quick grips out of the garage and hang it on the bar and once its in the chock lock the brake with it. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Like this: http://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200409163_200409163 These work quite well and can be set up to remove quickly with a flush mount on the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 These are the wheel chocks I have now and are bolted to the bed. On flat ground or in the Toyhauler they work great. The uphill angle of the bed makes it a bit more challenging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OG1L5r9A6y0 Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 C'mon. It's a GS fer goodness sakes. You don't need no stinking loader, just leap it right onto the bed. Seriously, I use the cheap cradle/rocker units from Harbor Fright. They slip into a couple of e-track fixtures that were intended for a 2x4. That said, I doubt they'd rock far enough to hold on a grade. A simple pedestal to hold the ends of your tie-downs so you can reach them from the saddle would be nice. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I thought I"d try the GS before the K1300GT.....that one is a lot heavier. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I want to see the loader in action Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Well, here is a video that Gregg@RVhaulers did loading the Smart Car. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabbie Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I use ramps..48 inch wide by 12 foot. 3 piece set up My K1200GT goes straight up and into my front wheel chock. I put the side stand down let her lean over then work the tie downs from side to side. Easy as that. Now my old 12 foot 2x12 times 2 was a little more tricky getting her up on the deck. Lot less weight with the new ramps to push around. I do not understand why your bikes would roll ..even with being left in 1st. Mine does not budge at all once the front wheel is in the cradle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 These are the wheel chocks I have now and are bolted to the bed. On flat ground or in the Toyhauler they work great. The uphill angle of the bed makes it a bit more challenging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OG1L5r9A6y0 X2 A hands free way to strap down. Bike stays put and upright once in the chock. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yeah, the bike stay's put and upright with these chocks as long as they are on level ground, flat on a deck, or flat on the toyhauler floor. The angle of this loader deck means your trying to tie the bike down on a angled ramp facing uphill and if you let go of the brake it will roll backwards right out of the chock. Just need a way to lock it in place to get the straps on. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I also use 2 sets of trifold ramps with a support in the middle that are just over 12 ft. Also I use a winch to take the fear out of the process. I works well and the ramps store behind the back wheels. I move the ramp to the other side for unloading an drive off. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Sorry I don't know nothing about wheel chocks. And was not any help. And I need to quit answering any questions in the HDT forums that I don't understand what they are about. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Biker56, I would suggest you re-reading this thread since you have clearly missed some of the details your comments are directed towards. To the others thanks for your help. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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