Motorcycle chock - improved design

My design for a motorcycle wheel chock. It has several advantages over other models:
- No pivot pin to push the bike over
- Don't need to drive the bike in
- High tyre supports
- Easy adjustable for wheel sizes 16" - 21"
This is a fully working prototype but if there is enough interest I will do a production run.
Credit and thanks to Francis Kidman for inspiration from his design.

[@dz-hc3zj]

Very clever. I’d buy a set of diy plans !!! And I bet others would too.

[@MrNorman1956]

This chock is definitely a better design than I have seen elsewhere. Would be great especially used on Lift tables. Would like to see a different spacer that a slab of wood, but definitely a superior design than any out there.

[@brianhaygood183]

That's brilliant. Nicely done.

[@mickbetts2176]

Thank you

[@theogusson8814]

FANTÁSTICO, dos modelos que tenho visto este é o melhor, vou fazer o meu copiando este parabéns

[@grahamchiz6076]

Hi, Great video. Best design I'v seen. I'll have a go at making one. Graham, Australia.

[@mickbetts2176]

Thanks mate. Good luck. On reflection I was a bit over engineered, I could have gone much lighter on steel but I was using up material I already had. Cheers.

[@randyosborn284]

brilliant

[@hardway4x4]

very good

[@jeffallum5375]

That is a stroke of genius. I'm surprised that no manufacturer has copied your idea. Regular chocks are such a pain. Nice work. And based on the comments sounds like you're still not making them. Too bad.

[@mickbetts2176]

Hi, and thanks. I'm not making them as I haven't had much demand. Also a problem is the shipping will be expensive as they are heavy. However this one is for sale at 40 Euro+shipping from Spain

[@jimgibson4760]

Terrific design and really well explained. Best I've seen on the net. I shall be making one. Many thanks. Enjoy Spain (hope you are not caught up in the Brexit shambles!).

[@mickbetts2176]

Thanks for your comments. Brexit ain't gonna happen! :-)

[@camomanofcranham]

nice one!!!...

[@mickbetts2176]

John R Dyson Thank you John!

[@jimgibson4760]

Hi Mick, just thought of 2 questions related to removing the bike from the chock. How easy is it to flick up the little locking bar prior to removing the bike from the chock? And, when the locking bar is up is there a risk that the bike can slip backwards out of the chock?

[@mickbetts2176]

Hi John, the small locking bar is a short threaded tube that goes over the swinging bolt. I adjust this to be a slight interference fit against the stop which is a good balance between staying securely in place and easy enough to flip out when removing the bike. With the stop lifted, so long as the ground is level, the bike won't go anywhere. But the lock is good for my current bike which does not have a centre stand - I use a simple scissor jack under one side of the swing arm to lift the back wheel for lubing the chain - bike stays perfectly upright. Cheers, M

[@alanbarkla8581]

This is by far the best design I have come across. Not only have you eliminated the pin but also the bike remains flat on the ground for oil changes. Just brilliant. Do you have any plans (drawings) to sell or share. Just brilliant, well done.

[@mickbetts2176]

Many thanks. I have no plans or drawings I'm afraid, I made it up on the fly. I don't use the stand now so selling it for about €30. It's in Spain, so shipping may be expensive

[@bluerockalot]

Nice! Did you make it just for yourself, or do you sell them? How do I find more information?

[@mickbetts2176]

Hi ! although I initially made it for my own bikes, reality is I don't actually use it ! Still I had a lot of fun making it. This one is for sale but I am in Spain.....let me guess you are in the US? it's a heavy beast so postage will be a killer but if you're still keen let me know.

[@mickbetts2176]

no, sorry

[@alanbarkla8581]

Thank you Mick, I am afraid shipment to Australia would be prohibitive.

[@mickbetts2176]

Ah ! yes, I can understand that! cheers anyway

[@ironsidescarpenter7400]

Did you think about selling the design to a manufacturer?

[@antoniotosha2714]

Hi Mick, do you sell them? In case you can sell and delivery please let me know. I have a Monster 1200S

[@mickbetts2176]

Hi Antonio, yes, I can make & sell them but I haven't had many requests. But this one in the video is available at a cost of €100 + postage. However the weight is 16kg so it will be expensive to send, but I am am happy to do that if you cover the cost. Payment with Paypal. I am in Spain, where are you? (let me guess....USA?)

[@kjshelley]

Mike, would you post or send a blueprint? I’d love to make one, not guess dimensions.

[@mickbetts2176]

Sorry Kevin, I sold the chock some months ago, I never made plans

[@JoseSe61]

Buenas tardes Mick:

[@JoseSe61]

Por favor ¿Me podría pasar los plano? Muchas gracias

[@mickbetts2176]

lo siento, no tengo planos

[@randyosborn284]

you should sell the plan and instructions