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Old 02-01-2015, 12:56 PM
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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.
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
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.
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 02:55 PM
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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 05:07 PM
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Just wondering. How do you lock down the HF dolly when you decide to ride off or on ?
 
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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!
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lhgdale
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!
I have the HF dolly and it works perfectly fine.
 
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Although pricey, I use a J&S jack. It is money well spent.
 
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Old 02-01-2015, 06:58 PM
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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
 

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