What is a motorcycle wheel chock used for?
A motorcycle wheel chock is used when storing or transporting a motorcycle to keep the front wheel from turning and thus the motorcycle from tipping over. Wheel chocks come in several styles and sizes to ensure your tire fits tightly and your bike remains safe.
Are motorcycle wheel chocks safe?
A motorcycle wheel chock is a safe anchor that’s placed against the wheel to prevent the bike from moving. You can use it when parking your bike or for stabilizing it during repairs.
Do I need to chock both wheels?
It is best practice to chock both the front and back wheels on both sides of the vehicle. Sometimes it’s even better to chock the front and back of each tire. Wheel chocks are an inexpensive way to ensure the safety of those working in and around the truck and trailer.
How does a wheel chock work?
Basically, all a wheel chock does is prevent a wheel from doing what it does best — rolling. The physical phenomenon of friction (created by the constant exertion of gravity on everything on the planet), keeps the bottom of any wheel pressed firmly against the ground.
What is a rim lock on a bike?
Your rim lock is merely a clamp that holds your tire in place on the rim and is found on every dirt bike. It is designed to fit between the tire and the tube, with metal cleats on the bottom to grip the inside of the tire bead. When your rim lock is in good shape and seated correctly on the rim, your tire WILL NOT MOVE. How Your Rim Lock Works
Where are rim locks used today?
Today, they are commonly found on interior doors and on shed doors that are too thin to house traditional deadbolt locks or mortise locks. Some of the rim locks used on interior doors are well maintained and preserved originals, but these are few and far between.
Why do you need a wheel chock on a motorcycle?
Not only do they allow you to store the bike upright which saves space, they’re also great to use while working on your motorcycle or to more securely fasten your bike during transport. Wheel chocks come in a variety of materials, sizes, and styles.
What happens if you don’t seat your rim lock?
If your rim lock is not seated, your tire correctly is going to spin on the rim. This will cause your tube to tear at the valve stem, resulting in an instant flat tire and a ruined day of riding. To demonstrate just how secure a rim lock is, I cut out a section of an old tire.