http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=1318 Ha anyone used them yet? The price seems right, and it looks pretty snazzy. It is certainly a far better price than Pit Bull. Opinions? I'm thinking about ordering a set this week.
I have this system and I love it. Just make sure to get their axel blocks for your bike if it doesn't have 10mm bolts for the swim arm spools. They don't recommend using your swing arm spools due to the mounting tabs not being strong enough. I used their blocks on my 2013 zx6r with no issues. I had to make my own axel bar for my Ducati since it's a single sided swing arm. Also make sure to secure the arms with a bungee so they can't turn and become loose.
NICE! Good tips. I was planning on the axle blocks so thats good to hear it wont be wasted money. Also, good tip on the bungee for the arms. I hadnt considered that. Thanks!
I owned a pair of front/rear stands from T-Rex, terrible quality. The hardware began to rust and it had a cheap thin coating. Needless to say, I have owned my Pitbull stands for years now and they look like the first day I bought them. I also have the Pitbull restrain system. This is worth double the price Pitbull charges IMO. Quality is superb and can't say enough good things about the product. I wouldn't recommend anyone cheap out on something that's keeping your bike on the trailer. The T-Rex restraint system requires a front choke, where as I didn't use one for my Pitbull setup. If the quality is anything like their other parts, I'd say spend the extra ~$150 and have a piece of mind your bike will stay on the trailer.
After owning the pitbull I doubt I could use anything else it's so fast easy and always secure not to mention how fast the latches come off for a nearly clear floor. Save a little money buy the orginal strapless from motoD http://www.motodracing.com/strapless-transport-stands I have not seen the trex in person but I also had a set of the stands they weren't pitbull by any means. Kinda like a cheap generator might get you by a year or two but then you lose half your investment when you sell and still buy a Yamaha or Honda
I have been using the T-Rex trailer restraint system for over a year and have had zero issues. Here's a list of the tracks I've done using the T-Rex system. Texas World Speedway November 2014 JenningsGp January 2015 JenningsGp February 2015 Hallett Motor Racing Circuit March 2015 NOLA Motorsports Park April 2015 National Corvette Museum May 2015 Autobahn North Course June 2015 Talladega GP June 2015 Grattan Raceway July 2015 Eagles Canyon Raceway July 2015 Grattan Raceway July 2015 Gingerman Raceway August 2015 Putnam Park August 2015 Barber Motorsports Park September 2015 Blackhawk Farms Raceway September 2015 Gingerman Raceway October 2015 Grattan Raceway October 2015 Road Atlanta October/November 2015 Talladega GP November 2015 JenningsGP December 2015 MSRH February 2016 Barber Motorsports Park March 2016 I'm from St. Louis so as you can see, I've got thousands of miles of transport time in. As far as their stands go, I own those as well and have not had any issues with rust or finish. I think their products are great, especially for the price.
I've wondered about this system. I really thought about getting it before I decided to bite the bullet and go with with Pitbull. I don't regret going with the Pitbull system, but if the T-rex works just as well, you might as well save some money. T-rex makes pretty good stuff IMO, they're not like the cheap chinese stuff you find on ebay. I had a set of T-rex stands for my Ducati for 4 years with no issues at all. The front stand I'm still using now on my ZX6R. They did the job just as good as Pitbull stands would've.
Well, that's the thing. The cost difference is the cost (almost) of a track day. I don't make a lot of money so when i can save a buck or two and still get something decent I'd like to do so. Don't get me wrong, i think Pitbull is worth the money, but at 5 track days a year......don't know if its worth that much money to me. Beyond this system or just strapping it down the way i always have. The MotoD one looks handy. Still like $100 over the trex system.
That was my predicament as well. Pitbull stands and trailer restraint systems are expensive and I'm on a budget. I'm very satisfied with the quality of my T-Rex products and don't understand the haters, lol! You'll be fine with the T-Rex...
I'd say they look like they'd be a cheaper alternative, and hold your bike in most situations. However, I wouldn't compare them to the Pit Bull products, not even close in quality and hold.
with the trex you must have a wheel chalk or a helper even a harbor freight one will cost you 40 bucks clearly the t rex works paul has drug his bike everywhere with one. i'm jealous of his trackday list
I already have one now (wheel chalk), and have just been using ratchet straps for the past few years. It hasn't been kind to my suspension (which i need to rebuild before the season starts)
LOL! And I had to scratch my first three track days from that list because I was using tie downs before buying the T-Rex TRS. My list for 2016 has me seeing 6 "new to me" tracks!
At 5 track days a year, with one bike, I would personally stick to ratchet straps, or probably invest the 80 bucks in the T-rex system. The Pitbulls are nice to have in my current situation, where I have 2 bikes in a 6' wide trailer and strapping each one individually would suck. You have to walk over the other bike's straps when you load up the second one, then you're crammed in there because there's no space...I didn't even want to attempt it and just got the Pitbulls. For my situation, the Pitbull system is BY FAR the best and easiest method, and I also plan on doing over 10 track days a year so the money was worth it. But for the last 4 years I just had an open trailer and only one bike. I had a good wheel chock mounted to it and I went with the ratchet strap method. I got it down to where I could strap it down in about 5-6 minutes. I never had a reason to be in a huge hurry so I think 5-6 minutes is good enough and definitely worth saving the $250-300. But now with the enclosed trailer and 2 bikes, I would kill myself if I had to use straps.
Both TRS systems are far better than tie down straps. While I chose to go with T-Rex, it did come down to the cost. You could argue that the PB is better than the TR but they both do the same thing by eliminating tie down straps and are way easier and faster for loading and unloading. While you don't need a wheel chock for the PB system, I find it faster to roll my bike up onto the chock and have the bike secured before I have to attach the arms. I've witnessed more than a few people fiddling around trying to line up their bike to catch the latches with the PB system whereas the TR system only requires you to get the front in the chock. After that you can scoot the rear left or right at the rear end to be lined up to attach the arms. To each their own, both are worthy.
From 99 to june 2015, I used a wheel chock and 4 straps. Out of those years I've had a bike come undone ONCE while transporting it. Only reason it came undone was I hit an umarked "bump" doing 60mph which got my truck AND trailer airborne about 2'. Got to Siebkens at Road America, opened the trailer and my CBR was laying on its side on top of my suitcase, pillow and sleeping bag. Only damage was my suitcase got a hole in it from where the bar landed on it. Done right, straps and wheel chock are secure. I got tired of strapping it down after the races (especially Road America where they want you OUT within a hour of the last race) in a hurry or while tired. My Pitbull TRS takes me a whopping minute to load the bike and secure it. Did take a while to get used to not putting straps on the front. Now if they would make one for Yamaha Zumas.........
Betcha they will if you ask nicely ...they have awesome customer service. I'm sure they could design and machine something up that would work well.