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What Can Wheel Chocks Offer You?

Choose The Right Motorcycle Wheel Chock Accessories To Meet Your Unique Needs

Using wheel chocks is an excellent way to keep your motorcycle in place while storing it in your garage or transporting it from place to place. But, in order to get the most out your motorcycle wheel chock, you might need a few extra accessories. With the help of these accessories, you can make certain your motorcycle will not budge when it needs to remain in place.

Although there are a number of different accessories you can obtain for use with your wheel chocks, here are a few of the most common that you will find on the market today:

• CAM-LOCK Straps
  When built to complement your wheel chock, CAM-LOCK straps feature safety hooks that help prevent accidental detachment from occurring

• Front Safety Strap
  An extra strap designed to pass through the front wheel and hook onto the wheel chock

• Mounting Hardware
  Extra hardware used to secure the wheel chock firmly in place

• Stealth Plate Kit
  Used to secure the stand to a trailer when the trailer floor is in need of extra support

• Soft-Tye Straps
  Used when the bars are too thick for hooks, or when you want to avoid scratching paint or chrome

• Quick Detach Transport Bar Features a quick detach mounting bar, which is used to prevent rotation or lifting of the wheel chock even during extreme maneuvers

• Ratchet Straps
  Aid in preventing accidental detachment

• Tie Down Kit
  Designed to ensure a smooth, clean floor space via plates mounted beneath the trailer

• Reducing Spacers
  Allows you to reduce the gap between the rails of the wheel chock

More than likely, you will not need all of these wheel chock accessories. Define your specific needs and desires up front to ensure you select the accessories you most need. By exploring today's available accessory options, you can more effectively use your motorcycle wheel chock to best meet your unique needs.

Whether you are interested in using your wheel chocks temporarily, or you want them to be a permanent fixture in your garage or on your truck / trailer, selecting the right accessories is the key to setting up the type of transport or storage system you need. Just be sure to explore all of your options carefully. By doing so, you can be certain the accessories you select will be the perfect ones to suit your unique needs, while also fitting within your budget parameters.

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About the Author

Joe Kosoglow, owner of Moto-Xpress & wife Christine, have been "bikers" for over 18 years.  Since  2002, he has evaluated many products and selected only those products that he or his friends recommend or wear.  Moto-Xpress has a "second-to-none" selection of motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel.  Visit www.moto-xpressdlr.com.

Ratchet Boots Strap Kit $4.95 Thor Motocross Ratchet Boots Strap Kit

Super Strap Ratchet Tie-Down $20.99 14 ft. x 1-1/2 ft. x 3,000 lb. break strength and 1,000 lb. working load limit Super Strap Ratchet Tie-Down

Kinedyne Corporation 519920 Strap 2short Section Ratchet Flat Hook $40.94 Fixed End Replacement Ratchet Strap with Flat Hook and Buckle. Fixed End Replacement Ratchet Strap. Short Section Web with Flat Hook and Buckle.

SUPER STRAP RATCHET TIE-DOWN $20.99 Made with extra wide Molded Rubber Ratchet Handle, Coated Hooks and Convenient D-Ring Tie Back. 14? x 1-1/2? x 3,000 lbs. Break Strength and 1,000 lbs. working load limit.

Ratchet Boots $169.95 Thor Motocross Ratchet Boots Finally, someone figured out how to make Dirt Bike boots easier to get on and off. Using technology proven in other sports such as snowboarding, the Ratchet Boots use a buckle ratcheting system to quickly tighten the boots down to a perfect fit without hassle. Simply slide the strap into the buckle and adjust the strap tension with the aluminum alloy ratcheting lever. Untightening is as easy as a pressing your finger on the release tab. If your boot feels a little bit loose, give it another click and you're locked down tight to ride hard. These boots deliver great performance, a secure fit, innovative features and terrific styling all at a price that won't break the bank. Ratchet buckle closure system - similar to systems used on snowboard bindings Extremely easy and efficient operation Tightens boots quickly and securely Split-grain leather calf guard

Volleyball Strap Ratchet $129.99 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Worm gear wench which releases net tension in a slow and controlled manner eliminating wench snap-back2" wide nylon strap eliminates cable coilRemovable handleRatchet frame is constructed of 9" steelPositive lock system Freight to Hawaii or Alaska, as well as expedited shipping costs, will be quoted to you by email for your approval before the order ships. Please note that this item cannot be shipped internationally.Please note: this item cannot ship 3 Day.

Neoprene Ratchet Cover $14.99 Powertye Neoprene Ratchet Cover Keeps the metal ratchet from damaging paint or chrome Also keeps excess webbing together Makes the ratchet stain in locked position Will fit 1"-2" strap Bold Powertye logo Patent pending

2'' Fixed End Replacement Ratchet Strap with Flat Hook and Buckle $30.95 Fixed end replacement ratchet strap Short section web with flat hook and buckle

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JET 583232 RSA-6J, 27-ft x 2-in RSA Series J-Hook Ratchet Strap $29 27' x 2-in RSA Series J-Hook Ratchet Strap - 583232

Raider 6-Piece Bungree Ratchet Strap Kit $44.68 The Raider 6-piece ratchet bungee strap kit is perfect for securing or tie down needs. It includes two of each three different styles.Two (2) premium large carbiner cords (not for climbing) 39 inches long Two (2) deluxe clip end bungee hook straps 26 inches longTwo (2) ratchet straps 95 inches longMaterials: Reinforced nylon and polyesterDimensions: 12-5/8 inches high x 11-1/8 inches wide x 6-7/8 inches deepPlastic storage box included

Premium Ratchet Tie-Downs with Strap Trap by Master Lock for Jeep $19.99 2-pack;10 ft. X 1 in. ratchet tie down with Strap Trap;S-hooks with retention clips;3,300 lb. break strength;1,100 lb. actual use;Over-molded handle grips Premium Ratchet Tie-Downs with Strap Trap by Master Lock for Jeep

Big Dog Treestands DAR200 Big Dog Treestand 16 Ratchet Strap $29.69 Durable fabric 16 looped camo ratchet strap. Tension release. Size:One Size. Dimensions: 18.9 x 13.4 x 10.3 .

2 Ratchet Tie-Down $26.95 Steadymate 2" Ratchet Tie-Down This medium duty 2" Ratchet Strap with Heavy Duty Wire Hooks is ideal for your Pick-up or Trailer. This ergonomically designed Ratchet has a non-slip rubberized ratcheting handle and release bar ensuring optimum, yet safe tensioning. Complete with heat treated carbon steel zinc plated Wire Hooks, this strap has the flexibility of connecting to your trailer frame, box, or other built in attachment points. This strap gives you the flexibility of going either side to side or front to back on your utility trailer. 3,335 lb. working load limit 2" W x 27' L Sold each

Logistic Strap with Ratchet and Spring Fitting (2'' x 16') $23.95 2" Logistic strap ratchet buckle with 16' series E-strap and spring fittings Assembly breaking strength: 3,000 lbs, 1360 kgs Working load limit: 1,000 lbs, 455 kgs

Ratchet Strap with Wide Handle and Flat Hook (2'' x 27') $36.95 2" Ratchet strap with wide handle and flat hook Working load limit: 3,335 lbs, 1515 kgs Breaking strength: 10,000 lbs, 4540 kgs

Premium Ratchet Tie-Downs with Strap Trap by Master Lock $19.99 2-pack;10 ft. X 1 in. ratchet tie down with Strap Trap;S-hooks with retention clips;3,300 lbs. break strength;1,100 lbs. actual use;Over-molded handle grips

Ratchet $10 Ratchet - YB aka Young Bud

Ratchet Winch with Handle $218.65 The same ones used in Gared Sports' Master and Collegiate volleyball series, the heavy duty winch incorporates a high-strength self-locking ratchet mechanism with a compression clutch brake type release. A high tensile nylon strap is used with the winch to achieve required net tension. Handle is removable for safety. 1 Year Warranty.

15305 - Ratchet Winch W/20Ft Strap $50.76 [6338321] UPC: 085077153057 14.24L x 14.33W x 10.42H 7.09 LB 1.23 Cubes

2 Swivel Ratchet Tiedowns $44.99 Bikemaster 2" Swivel Ratchet Tiedowns Never worry about your equipment falling off or out of your truck again. Patented swivel carabiner hook means no more twisted straps Spring-loaded safety carabiner hook prevents swaying bike unhooking Soft hook straps prevent scratching or marring Super heavy-duty buckle, thumb lever and hooks Ratchet model features a super heavy-duty ratchet mechanism Space to write your name or team name Includes hook-and-loop strap wraps Extra wide 2" heavy-duty webbing Best value in heavy-duty tiedowns Double red stripes to easily identify heavy-duty straps Sold in pairs

StrapPak? Cargo Bag for 2 Ratchet Straps $10.95 Quick, easy and inexpensive way to secure loose ends of ratchet straps StrapPak attaches to any standard 2" ratchet strap Safely secures excess web on straps up to 30" length

2'' x 27' Ratchet Strap with Wide Handle & StrapPak? $44.95 2" x 27' Ratchet Strap with 804 Wide Handle and 2004 Webbing Includes StrapPak? Bag End Hardware: 1015 Flat Hook Working Load Limit: 3,335 lbs. (1515 kgs.) Weight: 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kgs.)

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Big Dog Treestands DAR100 Big Dog 6 ft. Looped Camo Ratchet Strap#44; 300Lb Capacity $26.99 Webbed 1 heavy duty 6 camo looped ratchet strap with tension release. load capacity. . Style: 300lb Capacity. Satisfaction ensured.

Buffalo Tools 4-piece Ratchet Tie Down Strap Set $33.3 This 4-piece ratchet tie down strap set by Buffalo Tools features a strong triple-layer webbing. Use this tie-down set to secure equipment when transporting.Brand: Buffalo ToolsIncludes four tie downs with ratchetsMaterial: NylonDimensions: 15 feet long x 1 inch wideUse to secure equipment during transportStrong triple-layer webbing

Kinedyne Corporation 641601 Estrap with Ratchet 16 $35.01 2 Logistic Strap Ratchet Buckle with 16 Series E Strap and Spring Fittings. Assembly Breaking Strength: 3000 lbs 1360 kgs. Working Load Limit: 1000 lbs 455 kgs.

ERK58690 2in. x 27in. 10#44;000 lb. Tamer Ratchet Strap with Double JHooks $55.35 The TieDown Tamer has a new handle ratchet design that stores all the excess web in the ratchet handle. Simply undo the tightening knob wind up the excess web and lock up the knob. NO MORE excess web flying around. 2 Ratchet with webbing storage

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3M™ H8A Deluxe Ratchet Headgear $11.5 Impact-resistant ratchet headgear. 3M H8A Deluxe Ratchet headgear features ratchet headgear has five-position crown strap with precision ratchet adjustment Offers comfortable, snug fit, and patented system Permits window replacement in just seconds Doesn’t have snaps, caps or bands High-strength thermoplastic crown provides impact resistance over a wide range of temperatures Faceshield is sold separately Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 It’s a warning that all faceshields must be worn with safety glasses or safety goggles

1'' x 15' Camouflage Ratchet Tie Down $13.95 1" strap is fully adjustable to 15 Ft. Quick release ratchet Breaking strength: 1500lb. Working load limit: 500lb. Extra strong, heat treated steel hooks Vinyl coated hooks to prevent scratching

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