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Nov 30th, 2008, 06:10 AM
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#1 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Motorcycle spinner
Hey all,
Anyone have any experience with a motorcycle turntable / spinner?
It would make it easier to get the bikes out of the barn especially when all my other stuff is packed in there. It's uphill onto the grass when I back out and i'm getting old and decrepit. I think there's a BMW with reverse but I want to stay with what we've got.
I've seen some turntables online from $600 to over $1000 . 'Was wondering if anyone has a cheaper method... I have swung the rear around by hand but I am getting old and don't want to miss work when my back goes out  .
Thanks for any ideas, Steve | 
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Nov 30th, 2008, 07:12 AM
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#2 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| I would think a local weld shop could put something together for you for a lot cheaper. Something like a cheap floor jack and some angle iron. | 
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Nov 30th, 2008, 08:35 AM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by stevenh  Hey all,
Anyone have any experience with a motorcycle turntable / spinner?
It would make it easier to get the bikes out of the barn especially when all my other stuff is packed in there. It's uphill onto the grass when I back out and i'm getting old and decrepit. I think there's a BMW with reverse but I want to stay with what we've got.
I've seen some turntables online from $600 to over $1000 . 'Was wondering if anyone has a cheaper method... I have swung the rear around by hand but I am getting old and don't want to miss work when my back goes out .
Thanks for any ideas, Steve | We just use the motorcycle jack to spin em around in the garage,or if its downhill to your barn, take advantage of the hill and back the bike in. | |
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Nov 30th, 2008, 10:39 AM
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| if you have a mc jack, add some casters to it...but put two of them that lock, so it doesnt move while your not there!!!!!!!
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Dec 1st, 2008, 05:08 AM
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#5 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Thanks guys... I knew I'd get some ideas here... it is easier to back into the garage, but it's like the old I had to walk to school as a kid routine:
Uphill both ways. | |
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Dec 1st, 2008, 03:19 PM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by stevenh Thanks guys... I knew I'd get some ideas here... it is easier to back into the garage, but it's like the old I had to walk to school as a kid routine:
Uphill both ways. |  yeah, and the snow up yer neck | |
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Dec 1st, 2008, 04:00 PM
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| I imagine you could build something like a giant lazy susan. A platform suspended a few inches above the ground, like a big turntable. One side would have an opening or a little ramp. I'm sure there are complications, weight, balancing, etc. but perhaps a carpenter or an engineer could think of a cheap version that would work. | |
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Dec 1st, 2008, 04:57 PM
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#8 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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Posts: 3,043 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars, flintlock muzzleloaders Occupation: Home Inspector
| A friend of mine leaves his Ultra on the side stand grabs the bars and seat and spins her around, course he's built like a brick wall.
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Dec 1st, 2008, 07:15 PM
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| if your handy, you can build one of these, if not, purchase it.....not expenzive.... Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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Dec 1st, 2008, 08:10 PM
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Dec 1st, 2008, 08:23 PM
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| ya, if i needed one i figure it could be built for about 30 bucks and some time.....my shed is big enough i dont really need one.......
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Dec 1st, 2008, 09:10 PM
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| that is cool would be handy in a tight spot 7 just $100 
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 04:42 AM
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| That dolly is neat. Only thing I see that would get me in trouble with it is that it only has one kickstand extension. If you didn't spin it back around the other way when you rode out when you get back the extension will be on the wrong side. If I were building one I would simply put an extension on both sides and forget about it. Me being lazy that is LOL.
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 04:04 PM
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FLHTbiker, I wanna friend like that!!! | |
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Dec 2nd, 2008, 04:11 PM
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#15 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by mwelych FLHTbiker, I wanna friend like that!!! | When I had a 1500 Goldwing  I would put it on its center stand and spin it around real easy.
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 04:07 AM
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#16 | | More than 100 posts!
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Originally Posted by FLHTbiker When I had a 1500 Goldwing I would put it on its center stand and spin it around real easy. | Having a centerstand would make it easy, a small turntable would be an easy project.
Not sure what I'll end up doing. I was thinking of a front wheel chock and putting casters on it. I also like the price of the Harbor freight rig that Chuck found, but I'm not sure my girlfriend would be able to use it as she ain't much over 100lbs. Might be just as easy to do some major landcaping and cut into the hill a bit. Hope to build a garage closer to the house someday. Once it snows there ain't much getting the bikes out for a while. It's almost 100 yards in back of the house.
I do appreciate all the ideas!
thanks, Steve | |
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by chucktx | wonder if something like that could be made of wood | |
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 03:44 PM
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#18 | | Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by stevenh Having a centerstand would make it easy, a small turntable would be an easy project.
Not sure what I'll end up doing. I was thinking of a front wheel chock and putting casters on it. I also like the price of the Harbor freight rig that Chuck found, but I'm not sure my girlfriend would be able to use it as she ain't much over 100lbs. Might be just as easy to do some major landcaping and cut into the hill a bit. Hope to build a garage closer to the house someday. Once it snows there ain't much getting the bikes out for a while. It's almost 100 yards in back of the house.
I do appreciate all the ideas!
thanks, Steve | This jack is very similar to one of the ones we have also have one like the yellow one for $179 below,but didn't pay that much. If you do your own maintenance and clean wheels and need to spin em around they are very handy to have, Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack - Model 34612 at Sears.com
The sears is a decent quality and decent price just put this link to give you a visual . | |
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 05:45 PM
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#19 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| Yep, that's the one I use.
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His answer was classic Schwarzkopf.
The General said, "I believe that forgiving them is God's function .... OUR job is to arrange the meeting."
One Nation, One Flag, Love It Or Leave It
Riding my Harley is like being on a journey that never seems to end | |
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Dec 3rd, 2008, 06:37 PM
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#20 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by skull2007 wonder if something like that could be made of wood | i dont see why not......why not build one and put it in the project section??
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"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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