How many carry a chock for their trikes without parking brakes?

[paid4c4]

How many carry a chock for their trikes without parking brakes?

I'm new to trikes but not motorcycles. I don't know that I trust leaving the goldwing parked on anything but a flat surface without a wheel chock. While first gear and engine compression should hold it what if it comes out of gear? I picked up a nice rubber chock today at Harbor Freight for six bucks which is cheap insurance for parking on a hill or for servicing the unit.
Bill

 

[Sidecarbill]

I wrap a bungee cord around the front brake lever works great. Been doin it forever. Hasn't failed me yet.

 

[Gold Rush]

I'm new to trikes but not motorcycles. I don't know that I trust leaving the goldwing parked on anything but a flat surface without a wheel chock. While first gear and engine compression should hold it what if it comes out of gear? I picked up a nice rubber chock today at Harbor Freight for six bucks which is cheap insurance for parking on a hill or for servicing the unit.
Bill

I agree Bill. I've carried a chock for many years. It's still new and unused but one never knows. I have only parked one place where I doubt the engine/transmission might not have held and was able to park perpendicular to the slop so I did not use the chock. Never a bad idea and they sure don't take up much space. :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

I have a piece of velcro wrapped around the mirror stem by the throttle that I use to hold the front brake if I need to park on an incline.

 

[Haste Maker]

I wrap a bungee cord around the front brake lever works great. Been doin it forever. Hasn't failed me yet.

Good idea...thanks

 

[56Elwood]

I got the folding chocks from Harbor Freight, haven't had to use them yet but I feel good knowing they're stored in the trunk should I need them

 

[bustedwing]

I use what is called a Mico Loc, and a few people will gripe about it too. It's pricey, but I have never had to worry about it. I installed it and it not only does it work for a parking brake but you can put the switch any where you want so it's an added anti theft device. I installed the same type of valves on electric hi-line trucks, school busses, and just about any vehicle you can think of. Good luck, ride safe, and stop in often!

 

[J.T.M.]

I have a bucket full of small wood triangles left over from a wood working project. I carry a couple with me at all times. If I feel the need I just place one at the front wheel and just leave it if it is going to be much trouble getting it. They are only 2inch by 2inch and 1 inch thick

 

[nucseal]

I have a piece of velcro wrapped around the mirror stem by the throttle that I use to hold the front brake if I need to park on an incline.

Agree that is what i use. Has not failed, ever!

Nuc

 

[knob]

I sometimes do if I know I'm headed anywhere hilly. I have a parking brake but I can't ever remember to release it. Last year I found out the hard way that it's very easy for the wife to hit the heal portion of the shifter while climbing off.

 

[mhgoldwing]

This is why I opted for the parking brake accessory on my Roadsmith; particularly since I live in northern Arkansas and there are no flat places to park.

Also, I'm not a fan of using the front brake. The constant pressure will cause the rubber lines to expand and over time I think this will make deteriorate faster or produce spongy braking. JMO.

 

[Ozarkryder]

I use the old-school method. I find a rock, piece of wood, small child or whatever I can find lying around to put behind the wheel when I need it.

 

[RTwing]

I have a velcro strip I wrap on the front lever - rarely
As long as it's in gear I have no problems even on steep grades and the velcro is just on the Victory for cold morning warm ups (she's a bit cold blooded)

My buddy (new to trikes) likes to leave his in neutral - I tend to scold him a lot
Why and when he developed this bad habit I don't know but he parks all his bikes in neutral. :xzqxz:

 

[schiel1]

My biggest fear is that some idiot will put it in neutral just to watch it go down the street. I bought the yellow plastic chocks but dont use them. Stand out too much. I think i will go with the small angle blocks of wood. At least there not so visible.

 

[paid4c4]

My biggest fear is that some idiot will put it in neutral just to watch it go down the street. I bought the yellow plastic chocks but dont use them. Stand out too much. I think i will go with the small angle blocks of wood. At least there not so visible.

I bought the black hard rubber chock.
Bill

 

[RTwing]

I bought the black hard rubber chock.
Bill

To beat the idiot who just put your trike in neutral:xzqxz:?

 

[poppajim]

I have 2 plastic black chocks , used them once.

 

[Woolie]

Wheel Chock

I have a collapsible red metal wheel chock I bought at Harbor Freight, I seldom ever use it. I have thought about painting it with clear paint so nobody can see it but then I will probably drive off and leave it. I also have a Velcro strap around the right grip that I can wrap around the brake lever, and that, I use fairly often. I never remove it, just unwrap a couple wraps and wrap around the brake lever then when I'm ready to go i refasten it to itself around the grip, it's hardly noticeable, works good lasts a long time.

 

[oahe]

I use the old-school method. I find a rock, piece of wood, small child or whatever I can find lying around to put behind the wheel when I need it.

I simply have the wife put her foot behind or in front of the tire so the trike won't roll away. That way she can also keep the rain off the driver's seat while I go in and have coffee!

 

[brianl]

I have a collapsible red metal wheel chock I bought at Harbor Freight, I seldom ever use it. I have thought about painting it with clear paint so nobody can see it but then I will probably drive off and leave it. I also have a Velcro strap around the right grip that I can wrap around the brake lever, and that, I use fairly often. I never remove it, just unwrap a couple wraps and wrap around the brake lever then when I'm ready to go i refasten it to itself around the grip, it's hardly noticeable, works good lasts a long time.

What in the world is "clear paint?" Does it make you invisible? Just asking. LOL

 

[FRR]

Never saw the need since I never had the need.

 

[ColoNavy]

BustedWing....do you have a website for Micro Loc?

 

[mgwtrike]

For the riders that do use some kind of chock, if your a lone, how do you remove it and sit
on the trike at the same time?

 

[tndragonrider]

I am leaving on an 8,000 mile trip in a week out west. I have already placed my chock in my trunk. I also have a front disc lock as well.

 

[J.T.M.]

For the riders that do use some kind of chock, if your a lone, how do you remove it and sit
on the trike at the same time?

The chocks I carry are just scrap pieces of wood from a project. If it is much trouble to get out I leave it. They are small enough that they don't cause trouble if left laying.

If I carried chocks that I didn't want to lose I would just tie a string to it.

 

[Gold Rush]

For the riders that do use some kind of chock, if your a lone, how do you remove it and sit

on the trike at the same time?

As I mentioned earlier, I carry but have never used... That being said I think if I have to set a chock I could pull off from it and retrieve it without rolling. If the slope is so radical to prevent this I probably would have found a better parking spot. :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[knob]

For the riders that do use some kind of chock, if your a lone, how do you remove it and sit
on the trike at the same time?

I usually put it against the right tire in case it rolls I can grab the brake. I haven't ever had the trike roll after removing whatever I have blocking the tire but the time that I'm away from it is what I worry about.