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I mentioned in the thread on the Seattle motorcycle show that I had purchased the Condor wheel chock. It is not for everyone but it will allow me to safely haul my Rocket in the back of my pickup out of the cold, rainy, snowy winter weather into a warmer climate for winter riding.
I pinned the parts to the frame this morning and it is a real quality piece of gear. The directions came with settings for specific tire and wheel sizes, which for the Rocket front wheel was #1, all the way back. As always, the demo made it a bit easier than reality. I took three runs at it with my Rocket and each time the chock slid along the garage pavement. I finally set my 3 ton floor jack in front of it to hold it and the front wheel slid into place. It holds the Rocket in the upright position for work or hauling. For the pickup, it goes against the front of the bed so movement is not an issue. My Titan has a multi tie down track system with two running along the bottom of the bed, ensuring a secure ride. The chock is $250 delivered on line plus $20 for a trailer mounting kit. At the show it was $245 complete, including tax but I think they would probably have come down about $20 without the trailer bracket. I took it, just in case I ever use a trailer again.
Additionally, I recently purchased a Zega cover which is designed specifically for hauling a bike while protecting it from the elements. The Zega comes in several grades of fabric and it made to be be able to cut holes in it for tie down straps. I purchased the highest grade, which ran about $270.00.
With the chock and the track system on my Titan I will not have to cut any holes though. I can secure it to the tracks using my engine guards and other attachment points. The cover is custom made for each bike. I told the manufacturer the model, what kind of bags I have and which model of windshield, mine being the Clearview +5 inch. It took about three weeks but the cover fits perfectly. For under $600 I was able to sell my trailer and can still haul my bike safely and well protected.
PS-1500
With Zega cover. The cover comes with multiple tie down loops which I obviously do not have attached. It is a stretchy material and when these are used, will pull the cover way down. It is designed to remain in place upwards of about 85 MPH.
I pinned the parts to the frame this morning and it is a real quality piece of gear. The directions came with settings for specific tire and wheel sizes, which for the Rocket front wheel was #1, all the way back. As always, the demo made it a bit easier than reality. I took three runs at it with my Rocket and each time the chock slid along the garage pavement. I finally set my 3 ton floor jack in front of it to hold it and the front wheel slid into place. It holds the Rocket in the upright position for work or hauling. For the pickup, it goes against the front of the bed so movement is not an issue. My Titan has a multi tie down track system with two running along the bottom of the bed, ensuring a secure ride. The chock is $250 delivered on line plus $20 for a trailer mounting kit. At the show it was $245 complete, including tax but I think they would probably have come down about $20 without the trailer bracket. I took it, just in case I ever use a trailer again.
Additionally, I recently purchased a Zega cover which is designed specifically for hauling a bike while protecting it from the elements. The Zega comes in several grades of fabric and it made to be be able to cut holes in it for tie down straps. I purchased the highest grade, which ran about $270.00.
With the chock and the track system on my Titan I will not have to cut any holes though. I can secure it to the tracks using my engine guards and other attachment points. The cover is custom made for each bike. I told the manufacturer the model, what kind of bags I have and which model of windshield, mine being the Clearview +5 inch. It took about three weeks but the cover fits perfectly. For under $600 I was able to sell my trailer and can still haul my bike safely and well protected.
PS-1500
With Zega cover. The cover comes with multiple tie down loops which I obviously do not have attached. It is a stretchy material and when these are used, will pull the cover way down. It is designed to remain in place upwards of about 85 MPH.