Motorcycle Dolly

headshrink · 08-24-2008, 12:56 AM

Below is a link to a product I didn't know I needed!

http://www.discountramps.com/pit-vip...ycle-dolly.htm

I have been trying to maneuver my bike in a single space, and you can forget about turning it around. This also means our second car stays on the driveway. This may solve all are problems... does any one have one that can give a report on it?

iamgumby · 08-24-2008, 07:15 PM

Wouldn't have to roll backwards down the ramp of my shop anymore!

08-24-2008, 07:47 PM

I had considered getting one of these myself, the problem being as it always is around this joint - NO room!

Again the wife is on a 'throw everything out' rampage and who's elected to implement polices?!

Anyways, I'd bet just about real money that the unit these folks are selling is the same thing Harbor Freight has, only of course HF's is a bit less and they're shipping is DIRT cheap compared to most.

Nuff' said.

LRG

Nitelord · 08-24-2008, 10:07 PM

I don't have room to swing that thing around. My parking spot isn't wide enough. I pull in shut the garage door. Really not a hassle to back out in the morning.

Pretty cool idea though.

headshrink · 08-24-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LowRiderGhost

I had considered getting one of these myself, the problem being as it always is around this joint - NO room!

Again the wife is on a 'throw everything out' rampage and who's elected to implement polices?!

Anyways, I'd bet just about real money that the unit these folks are selling is the same thing Harbor Freight has, only of course HF's is a bit less and they're shipping is DIRT cheap compared to most.

Nuff' said.

LRG

Well, tell her this is perfect if you have "no room". My wife isn't into spending money right now, but she really liked the idea of getting this dolly.

You may be right about HF. I saw this thing all over the internet for between $95 - $500!!! The only noticeable difference is one model had 'V' shaped channel (I don't know why). I'm not sure, but I don't think the $500 models had any higher weight rating.

headshrink · 08-24-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelord

I don't have room to swing that thing around. My parking spot isn't wide enough. I pull in shut the garage door. Really not a hassle to back out in the morning.

Pretty cool idea though.

For me, I like the idea of being able to push my bike against the wall in front of the cars (in-other-words I could get both cars in the garage!).

headshrink · 08-24-2008, 10:28 PM

In checking the specs between the link I listed above and HR, I see some slight differences.... for all intends and purposes, it looks virtually the same though.

Hogrider · 08-24-2008, 11:13 PM

I can see some uses for the dolly but it won't turn around any better with the dolly than it will on the kickstand providing it's something along the lines of a sportbike.

headshrink · 08-24-2008, 11:23 PM

What do you mean by on the kickstand? Mine is a sportbike, but I'm not sure what distinctoin you are making.

Hogrider · 08-25-2008, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

What do you mean by on the kickstand? Mine is a sportbike, but I'm not sure what distinctoin you are making.

Sportbikes can be turned in their own length on the kickstand which catches some eye for sure when the unknowing individual sees it done and goes Huh???

Hawkeye · 08-25-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Sportbikes can be turned in their own length on the kickstand which catches some eye for sure when the unknowing individual sees it done and goes Huh???

Like actually pulling the full weight of the bike onto the kickstand and rotating it? I have never thought about doing that but it would save me a good amount of time.

That is what you mean right?

headshrink · 08-25-2008, 04:48 PM

Huh.... (there I said it).... that doesn't cause undo stress on the stand or parts that connect it to the frame?

I still like the idea of being able to push it sideways against a wall, although the kickstand idea sounds like a pretty cool "ghetto" trick.

Hogrider · 08-25-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Huh.... (there I said it).... that doesn't cause undo stress on the stand or parts that connect it to the frame?

I still like the idea of being able to push it sideways against a wall, although the kickstand idea sounds like a pretty cool "ghetto" trick.

Never had one break yet and it's all a matter of finding the balance point of the bike. It's really easy to do.

super32 · 08-27-2008, 04:04 PM

here's one!!!

that is, if you trust Harbor Freight...

i've seen it at Harbor Freight, and don't doubt it'll work out fine...
durable heavy steel. Rollers/wheels looks sturdy and wouldn't crack, or if it does, it can be easily replaced.

the only thing that could get damaged is the paint on the side-stand plate getting scratched up.

and the best thing is that you can easily and conveniently fold it up and store it under your bed... or in your closet... even in the trunk of your bike!
(just joking... it felt as tho i'm advertising for Harbor... i'm not

)

you should visit your local Harbor Freight just to check it out.

Henry McCann · 08-27-2008, 05:10 PM

I could have used something like that a few times...thanks for the link.

headshrink · 08-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Yup, that loops like the same thing. It is probably cheaper shipping to I think through HF.

08-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#1
headshrink Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 411	Motorcycle Dolly Below is a link to a product I didn't know I needed! http://www.discountramps.com/pit-vip...ycle-dolly.htm I have been trying to maneuver my bike in a single space, and you can forget about turning it around. This also means our second car stays on the driveway. This may solve all are problems... does any one have one that can give a report on it?

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Nitelord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 1,676	I don't have room to swing that thing around. My parking spot isn't wide enough. I pull in shut the garage door. Really not a hassle to back out in the morning. Pretty cool idea though. __________________ 2004 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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super32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 471	here's one!!! that is, if you trust Harbor Freight... i've seen it at Harbor Freight, and don't doubt it'll work out fine... durable heavy steel. Rollers/wheels looks sturdy and wouldn't crack, or if it does, it can be easily replaced. the only thing that could get damaged is the paint on the side-stand plate getting scratched up. and the best thing is that you can easily and conveniently fold it up and store it under your bed... or in your closet... even in the trunk of your bike! (just joking... it felt as tho i'm advertising for Harbor... i'm not ) you should visit your local Harbor Freight just to check it out. __________________ 2005 Suzuki SV650n Ride Fun, Ride Free, Ride Safe. Last edited by super32; 08-27-2008 at 04:11 PM..

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08-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#3
LowRiderGhost Guest Posts: n/a	I had considered getting one of these myself, the problem being as it always is around this joint - NO room! Again the wife is on a 'throw everything out' rampage and who's elected to implement polices?! Anyways, I'd bet just about real money that the unit these folks are selling is the same thing Harbor Freight has, only of course HF's is a bit less and they're shipping is DIRT cheap compared to most. Nuff' said. LRG

08-24-2008, 10:28 PM	#7
headshrink Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 411	In checking the specs between the link I listed above and HR, I see some slight differences.... for all intends and purposes, it looks virtually the same though.

08-24-2008, 11:13 PM	#8
Hogrider Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the Wildcat State Posts: 919	I can see some uses for the dolly but it won't turn around any better with the dolly than it will on the kickstand providing it's something along the lines of a sportbike.

08-24-2008, 11:23 PM	#9
headshrink Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 411	What do you mean by on the kickstand? Mine is a sportbike, but I'm not sure what distinctoin you are making.

08-25-2008, 04:48 PM	#12
headshrink Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 411	Huh.... (there I said it).... that doesn't cause undo stress on the stand or parts that connect it to the frame? I still like the idea of being able to push it sideways against a wall, although the kickstand idea sounds like a pretty cool "ghetto" trick.

08-27-2008, 05:10 PM	#15
Henry McCann Verified Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15	I could have used something like that a few times...thanks for the link.

08-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#16
headshrink Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 411	Yup, that loops like the same thing. It is probably cheaper shipping to I think through HF.