Wheel Dolly
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Wheel Dolly
2005 FLHTCI here... wondering what folks are using for a Wheel Cleaning Stand for their bike? Basically, I want to roll my wheel/s on dolly so I can rotate it to clean.
I believe the bike weight is roughly 776-820#'s. Not sure what it would be at each wheel. I used a neighbor's stand and it was a Grand Pit Stop brand which held less than 485#, so That is out of the question.
What is out there; what are u folks using that will hold the weight and turn with "ease"?
thnx.
I believe the bike weight is roughly 776-820#'s. Not sure what it would be at each wheel. I used a neighbor's stand and it was a Grand Pit Stop brand which held less than 485#, so That is out of the question.
What is out there; what are u folks using that will hold the weight and turn with "ease"?
thnx.
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I have one of those roller stands from J&P, does not work as planned. Because you have your bike on the jiffy stand, the wheel is not straight and it walks off to one side of the rollers. I used it a couple of times then decided it was more of a PITA then just rolling the bike forward.
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If the bikes already up on the jack I'll clean the wheels while it's up but I go typically use the roll forward or backwards depending upon my mood that day. The back wheel can be tough to get in one move but it's possible if I bend my fat *** over enough. I think those rollers are intended for bikes that have a center stand...maybe.
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Sorry ppl, forgot to mention
my bike has a sidecar, so bike is straight.
I do roll the bike forward/back when working on wheels but the dolly seems much more easier. Like I said, I used neighbors but it just didnt hold the weight on rear wheel. Too hard to spin.
I guess I can use a bike jack just enough to lift wheel/s off ground. The Dolly just seemed simple and smarter to use.
thnx for all the replies!
I do roll the bike forward/back when working on wheels but the dolly seems much more easier. Like I said, I used neighbors but it just didnt hold the weight on rear wheel. Too hard to spin.
I guess I can use a bike jack just enough to lift wheel/s off ground. The Dolly just seemed simple and smarter to use.
thnx for all the replies!
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I have one of those roller stands from J&P, does not work as planned. Because you have your bike on the jiffy stand, the wheel is not straight and it walks off to one side of the rollers. I used it a couple of times then decided it was more of a PITA then just rolling the bike forward.
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