Yet Another Baxley Sport Chock Review

[Pete]

Originally Posted by luvtolean

It went over with the bike. In fact, the wheel was still in it, firmly locked in place, while it was on its side.

That shoots a hole in my theory that jaws of the chock don't hold the tire firmly enough. Good to know since I have three Baxley chocks.

I still contend, though, that the Bike Grab chock, with it's stationary channel, does a better job of stabilizing the bike.

[BDA116]

Yes, but you also think your driveway has a slope to it.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by BDA116

Yes, but you also think your driveway has a slope to it.

That absolutely does it! I'm measuring the ****ing grade tonight and will report back asap! YOU'LL SEE!!!

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Fell over in my trailer, in it's Baxley.

I didn't bolt down the Baxley, and had tie downs running from the pegs to the front of the trailer. I don't know how it made it so far, and then within 50 miles of the track fell over...but it did.

It was those damn Michigan Roads, they suck.

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by Pete

That absolutely does it! I'm measuring the ****ing grade tonight and will report back asap! YOU'LL SEE!!!

Be careful out there. Make sure you use ropes and tie yourself off.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by BDA116

Be careful out there. Make sure you use ropes and tie yourself off.

I'm starting to think that maybe I should have some professionals (insured and bonded, of course) take the measurements for me.

Originally Posted by Pete

I'm starting to think that maybe I should have some professionals (insured and bonded, of course) take the measurements for me.

If you drop a can and it doesn't roll to the other end it is not a grade.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

If you drop a can and it doesn't roll to the other end it is not a grade.

Can I use a full can and give it a nudge?

Originally Posted by Pete

Can I use a full can and give it a nudge?

Nope my drive HAS a grade. If you drop a can you have a oh s*** moment to grab it or you walk to the road (or across)

[Pete]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Nope my drive HAS a grade. If you drop a can you have a oh s*** moment to grab it or you walk to the road (or across)

I'll try to transfer my measurements to paper, to illustrate the grade, but in the meantime, here's what my mind visualizes...

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Pete

Does yours have the steel loop welded on down low between the front uprights? What's that for?

My curiosity finally got the best of me, and I e-mailed Baxley last night to ask them what this loop for. It seems their Japanese customers asked for a method by wihich the chock could be cable- or chain-locked so no one could walk away with it. I guess the Japanese couldn't figure out that you can just run a chain or cable through the middle of the chock and accomplish the same thing.

[luvtolean]

Originally Posted by Pete

My curiosity finally got the best of me, and I e-mailed Baxley last night to ask them what this loop for. It seems their Japanese customers asked for a method by wihich the chock could be cable- or chain-locked so no one could walk away with it. I guess the Japanese couldn't figure out that you can just run a chain or cable through the middle of the chock and accomplish the same thing.

Having worked with plenty of Japanese customers, I understand very well why he didn't even try to convince them, easier just to weld the useless fugger on every chock!

[clutchslip]

Well, this review almost scared me away from the Baxley, since there were too many tales of tipping over. After my usual EXTENDED on-line shopping, I went with this one anyway. I am suprised more re-sellers don't carry it, or other "fancy" chocks for that matter.
Thanks for the help, I think.

Originally Posted by clutchslip

Well, this review almost scared me away from the Baxley, since there were too many tales of tipping over. After my usual EXTENDED on-line shopping, I went with this one anyway. I am suprised more re-sellers don't carry it, or other "fancy" chocks for that matter.
Thanks for the help, I think.

I would just recommend you do use the lock when on a real smooth surface (painted garage etc.) Other than that Baxley ROCKS I have even considered redoing the sheephauler to use etrack mounted Baxleys

[clutchslip]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

I would just recommend you do use the lock when on a real smooth surface (painted garage etc.) Other than that Baxley ROCKS I have even considered redoing the sheephauler to use etrack mounted Baxleys

I think I picked that up from your adventures. I would have flipped-out to find my bike dropped for no apparent reason. Although, in your case, I guess you could have sleep-walking sheep to blame.

Originally Posted by clutchslip

I think I picked that up from your adventures. I would have flipped-out to find my bike dropped for no apparent reason. Although, in your case, I guess you could have sleep-walking sheep to blame.

The could have been but i am pretty sure I had it cocked in the stand and it spun. Very easy to avoid. When you get the bike parked check that the tire is on both sides (if not rock the bike a bit to get it to settle) and enter the chaulk squarely.

Finally got a chance to cobble together a decent hand grip to fit the Sport Chock. It does make it much easier to move the chock around in the garage, and especially to and from the trailer....

http://home.comcast.net/~baketech/em_DSC03829.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~baketech/em_DSC03831.jpg

Originally Posted by Baketech

Finally got a chance to cobble together a decent hand grip to fit the Sport Chock. It does make it much easier to move the chock around in the garage, and especially to and from the trailer....

http://home.comcast.net/~baketech/em_DSC03829.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~baketech/em_DSC03831.jpg

Nice are they listed on mirrorplates.com?

An update on slippery surfaces: A few of us had them in the garage at Miller and if you rolled in and did not set them they wanted to slide a bit on the very smoothly finished and clean cement. The easy fix was to put a piece of duct tape on the floor under the foot. This gave the foot a bit of drag and the tape adhered nicely to the floor. Worked great.

[Red Rider]

Great idea! Who do I paypal?

Here's a better picture...