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

[paid4c4]

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.

[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.

[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?

[poppajim]

I have 2 plastic black chocks , used them once.

[Woolie]

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.

[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.