Motorcycle Dolly?
 

Hello, I'm looking for a dolly for my bike (15 SGS). I have a older 1 car garage/workshop. I pull the bike in forward and it usually takes a 5 point turn to get it facing so I can pull it out forward. My driveway has a down hill slant so backing it in is not something I want to do. I'm looking for a dolly so I can turn the bike around and move it in the garage easily. I already have a motorcycle jack. I want something I can just roll on, move the bike and roll off when i'm ready to ride.

Thanks very much for the help and suggestions.

I don't think there is such a animal

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...lly-95896.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_11960.jpg

here you go - a simple google "motorcycle dolly" finds it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...lly-95896.html

Thank you, how do you like this dolly?

Another one from Discount Ramps. they have two lengths...

ya need one of them batman turntables:icon_stitch:

Here is an alternative that keeps your bike in a upright position which gives you a bit more room in your garage. I use this to store my limited up against the wall in front of my car. The only disadvantage is that you have to use your jack to get the bike on and off the dolly. But this model is sturdy and very maneuverable. It gets both wheels off the ground and provides a stable and safe way to work on your bike.

url]http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4934/i/k-l-shop-dolly[/url]

Believe me I have thought about building something exactly like that. :icon_naughty:

Has anyone used the Harbor Freight or Discount Ramp dolly's? Harbor Freight is 79.99 and Discount Ramps is 119.99. Both are 1250 lb capacity and I have a coupon for HF.

Thanks for the info!

http://www.cyclespinner.com/

I would think a good quality motorcycle jack would be better than what`s been shown. You could strap down the bike to the jack, making it much less prone to tipping over from the right side if the wheels caught a stone or whatever. That dolly is pretty narrow. JMHO. The cycle spinner looks pretty sturdy, but how expensive is it?

Those dolly's don't look that stable to me when riding on and off it. That things awful long to store in the garage.
I suggest getting a J&S jack. I use mine every time I ride to turn my bike around in a single car garage space. I ride in. Get off and jack it up, spin it around and let it down.The added advantage is its great for cleaning and working on the bike. Its a very stable jack and you could store the bike on it if you want. It cost more but its worth it. One of the best things I've bought for the bike.

I have the HF dolly and I really like it. I bought cause I had free HF $ and a coupon and wanted to try it -I love it. I park one or the other of my FXRs on it and they just fit for length. Takes some practice to get used to parking on it, not bad. My bikes weigh a bit over 600 lbs.
I have a tight garage and the dolly works great for my purposes. I can roll the bike forward and back and side to side easily. There was a detailed thread here ( somewhere ) about the HF dolly, with mods and great info. It has been one of the best $60.00 items I have purchased for my bikes.

I push my bike on and off.
Agree completely about the J&S jack.
I have one bike on the dolly and the other on the J&S jack.

I like the Cycle Spinner but 1100.00 is a little steep for me. The jack may be what I end up using but the dolly would be more convenient. I'd still like to hear from someone who has one of the dolly's.

Thanks for all the info guys!

As I posted this 2 more reviews popped up on the HF. Thanks

Do you think there would be any fitment issues with a Street Glide?

Hard for me to say, not having a SG.
The wheel base on both of my FXRs is about 64 inches, if that helps. You might want to check the width of your tires too. The width of the HF dolly track/channel is 8 inches.

Thanks, i'll measure when I get home.

My 75 year old neighbor uses two of the HF dollies and likes them a lot. He has a RK and an Ultra on his. He said the wheels are a little cheap and are sometimes a little stubborn to swivel. He has bad knees and shoulders, so they must work pretty good.

I tried using my jack and they aren't near as easy to move because only two of the four wheels swivel.

Beary

Beary

I think if you have a smooth surface a jack like J&S would do, but if its rough or dirty, dont forget even tho its on the jack, its a lot of weight on 4 small wheels, it will be difficult to move around.

Good point. Part of my garage slants down towards a drain. If the bikes around that area, the weight wants to pull it right into the wall. Smooth and level it works good. It would be better if all 4 wheels swiveled. I can still turn it around in a fairly tite area. You just have to be careful not to bang the ends of the fenders on stuff when spinning it around.

Shoot.... just roll that puppy up the middle and then do a circle burnout till it's facing the other way!

Your neighbors and any chick you're dating (or married to) will be instantly impressed...

You're welcome. ;)

Why not use a motorcycle jack? Both harbor freights and J&S are good; there's others, as well. Seems kind of silly to get that one-trick pony dolly when you can accomplish the same purpose with a jack, AND utilize the lift capabilities. These bikes are easy to roll around while lifted, the wheels can lock, and if you're on an incline, I daresay controlling two swivel casters would be easier and safer than four.

Exactly what I do with my J&S jack. Don't need to strap the bike, don't really need all 4 wheels to pivot. Spins around in as small of a space as a dolly (or close enough for me, anyway). My garage floor and driveway are smooth, but I gotta believe the jack rolls as easily as a dolly. Bike sits totally vertical, saving a bit of floor space.

Just wondering. How do you lock down the HF dolly when you decide to ride off or on ?

Build a 2x4 framework, put some plywood on it, like a wall laying down, mount some 4" swivel casters with locks underneath, build 2 small ramps on the ends and you are done! Total cost under $100!

I have the HF dolly and it works perfectly fine.

Although pricey, I use a J&S jack. It is money well spent.

Ok so I know most of us don't have a center stand but check this out. You can also find it on Facebook under Racing and Racers. I'm gonna get one of these.


Heres the overseas website. http://gold-rider.fr/goldwing/entret...oulettes-25411

Invest in a J&S bike lift. Pull the bike in,jack it up and spin it around.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=879704632093939

I hope this link works. This is a cool dolly.

Never seen a dolly I liked.
This one I like.

That IS a cool dolly.

I've got a friend that uses the HF dolly with his Goldwing and loves it.

That's slick. Know where to get one?

Unfortunately no. Every search I do all I get is the HF dolly

Did a lot of research on the one on FB yesterday. I finally found the wheel dollly they were using at a foriegn country web site. It appears that you would use a tire dolly and make a kick stand extension. I also found a couple on Amazon. I've attached the link for the cheap one that would need better casters for our bikes. Then you would still have to manufacturer the kickstand leg. Nice think about the one on Amazon the pics show all the dimensions so I'm just gonna make the whole thing.


Expensive one,
Park and move and this dolly were originally designed to be used with a center stand. Most of us don't use one so thats where the kick stand extension would come into play.

To the OP

I know this isn't what you want to hear; learn to back the back down the hill of your driveway. You take less risk backing the bike than you do riding on and off a dolly. Most people drop their bikes backing up using the front brake and turning the front wheel off center at the same time. Back your bike to the start of the driveway, put it into 1st gear (with the engine off) and pull the clutch in. Start down the driveway and let the clutch out a little or a lot depending on whether you want to slow down a little or come to a complete stop. Believe me, the engine will stop the bike cold should you want to.

Use your mirrors instead of looking over your shoulder. Looking over your shoulder twists the upper body and pulls the steering off center and only provides a one sided view. Head and eyes forward using the mirrors keeps the front wheel straight and makes the bike easy to handle. You can never go wrong learning an additional way to handle your machine. Those skills may come in handy one day when you're out someplace and don't have a dolly with you.

I bought the HF dolly about a month ago because I have a wooden 12'x24' garage and I have always used my HF lift to get the bike turned around. I got the dolly to be able to get it around easier and it WORKS. It is a little tricky the first time or two riding the bike uo onto it because the platform is a little narrower than I would like and also I have a 2" lowering block so I had to get it right with the ramp but once you figure it out it's a piece of cake. the directions like most HF stuff leaves a little to be desired but it's pretty straight forward.
I have a 14 TK and it just fits I don't use the stop pins, make sure when you put it together you you roll it up to your bike so you can see where to put the Jiffystand tub.
Like I said I have a wooden garage so the first time I tried to put the bike up on it it slid forward a little so I drilled two holes in the floor that matched the holes in the front of the dolly(you will see them) I drop a couple of pins through the dolly and through the floor and it makes the dolly solid, get the bike on and pull the pins drop the handles for the drive on ramps and with one hand I can rotate my bike around so it's pointed out.
You drop a handle that is on both ends for a ramp that makes it so you can ride off and ride on when you just turn the dolly around.
For the 80 bucks you spend it works damn good as long as the floor is pretty smooth.
Here are a few pics. of my 14 TK on the HF Dolly.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ondolly001.jpg
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ondolly002.jpg
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ondolly003.jpg
This last pic shows the drop down ramp you use to ride on and off.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ondolly004.jpg