Harbor Freight Dolly
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From: Knoxville, Tn
HF Dolly
I just going on memory but I think it has 6 wheels that pivot. 4 on the rail the bike rolls onto and 2 on the kick stand ell. I can hold onto my handlebars and push on the seat and yes it will go into a 360 with enough effort.
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From: Columbus NJ
I used the dolly on my small sportbike. When I got one for my Streetglide I had a welder make me a plate to piece between the two halves and thereby extended the length by 5 inches and also had him extend out the kickstand support by 4 inches. It works much better now and will fit any bike other than a custom chopper, and it leans over all the way as Harley intended. His finished product was crude, but it gave me the needed length and width to make it work right. I do have a problem deploying the ramps. When I put one side down and then go to the other side and put that side down, the first side pops back up. I have to block it with a piece of wood to prevent that. Anyone else have that problem?
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From: Joliet, Illinois
The whole thing has to move for that to happen. I just put my foot on it.
I wanted one of those HF dollies but I already had their motorcycle jack and it is capable of tucking the bike into an unused corner of the garage, once you strap bike down. The long removable T-handle makes moving bike fairly easy, but it does not "glide". I do not leave my bike off the ground, just raise it to move then put it back down on its tires and side stand, with the loosened straps still in place if I know I'm going to be moving it again soon.
The Dynas seems to rest very solid and level on this jack, with a bit of effort to find the balance points.... still I strap it down.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html
I agree with dyna rider, the HF instructions are lacking. Illustrations are poor and verbiage sometimes, unclear or just plain wrong. I ended up just looking at the big photo on the box and got it done. It was 69.00 on sale in 5/2010 when I bought it...
David
The Dynas seems to rest very solid and level on this jack, with a bit of effort to find the balance points.... still I strap it down.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html
I agree with dyna rider, the HF instructions are lacking. Illustrations are poor and verbiage sometimes, unclear or just plain wrong. I ended up just looking at the big photo on the box and got it done. It was 69.00 on sale in 5/2010 when I bought it...
David
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HF Dolly
Yes, I would buy another one if I needed it. I have the dreaded red Sears jack and yes I can put the bike on it, strap it to the lift and move it around the garage. What I have started doing now though is always putting the bike on the dolly when I pull back in the garage. It requires no strapping to hold it to the dolly and is always ready to move if I need to get the car in the garage or have any other projects to do.Sometimes, no matter where I put it, it seems it is in the way. Now all I have to do to move it is disconnect the battery tender and I can make sure it is out of the way. I also keep a dust cover on the bike and can move it with the cover on.
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I like them also. I have two. Just ride in and rotate. Ride out. Repeat. I didn't have room for all the 4 and 5 point turns I needed to get it around and I don't like backing as the bike storage area is in an addition at the rear of the garage. I didn't trust backing between two cars.
The Dyna and the XR1200 are on them. very easy to move and stable.
The Dyna and the XR1200 are on them. very easy to move and stable.
I remembered reading this thread and started looking for similar unit. Every brand I found was the exact same dolly in a different color. Prices were from $154 to the HF $99 price. Had a 20% off coupon and bought one. I have a 1-car garage and can not turn my LR around inside. My J&S jack has only two swivel casters and trying to maneuver it inside the space is maddening. My Rider fits on it, but just barely. I can modify it to give it a tad more length. I can swivel the bike around inside the garage now. One of casters dual-wheels cracked in half, but 'they' will send a replacement under warranty. IMO: for a product from china, it is a good unit....save the plastic dual-wheels. For me and the space problem I have, the $79+tax paid was a good spend. I can drive into the garage now, spin the bike around 180dg and exit forward. I may look for some hard-rubber wheeled casters......