Sidestand pivoting

[exBanditOwner]

Hello new friends,

how do you all maneuver your GTR's in confined spaces? with the Bandit, i could balance the whole bike up on the sidestand with both wheels off the floor and simply spin it 180º. I attempted the same feat this morning after reversing out the garage and the sidestand looked like it was going to bend in half way before any wheels came up. So i did a 3273 point turn instead.

wonder if there are bike spinners on the market? either that or i'll have to install a turntable in the patio.

[Charlie747]

Hello new friend

I bend the side stand just getting on the bike  just ask the Wolf 

I have the same problem and am unsure of the best / cost effective turntable solution.

It will be interesting to see what the team come up with 

Have you discovered the progress zone between 6.5 - 9k rpm yet 

Look forward to meeting up some day 

Charlie

[exBanditOwner]

not only have i found the zone i am enjoying it.
i have also found this  450kg turn table

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAZY-SUSAN-BEARING-12-or-300mm-Swivel-Turntable-Bearing-Heavy-Duty-NEW-/320923935520 (if that link stops working at anypoint search for heavy duty lazy susan)
and this http://youtu.be/ixyhRZAWsp8

so that is what i shall do.

[Longtom]

Wow, that is brilliant-I want one! I've been paddling my bike backward and it always feels a bit 'iffy' especially as I only have a little bit of paved area and have to do the rest on uneven grass. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Charlie747]

MMMMMmmmmmmm

The lazy Susan looks like a Chinese take away serving aid.............325kgs of fried rice 

The up north bloke looks good ..................I've not seen that one and it looks a good idea as long as the top box is not fitted

Were did you find it and how much ?

OK just seen Longtom's post so group discount for 3 ? 

[Charlie747]

The vide has changed  to a ST1100 !

I saw a chap in his garage not the shed man....................how do I get the original back ?

[exBanditOwner]

That turntable was made from 2 bits of 12mm ply greased up with a 3mm metal plate on. didn't like it and now i've lost the youtube link to it. bear with....

[exBanditOwner]

found it.
this is it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/motorbike-Turntable-Spinner-50-5cm-/321638648878?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae3284c2e
and here
http://youtu.be/e221DXbDIZs

[Charlie747]

Thanks Neil

Now I know that I'm preferring the shed job.......................does that lazy susan really take 450kgs ?

[exBanditOwner]

yep just ordered this one off ebay. £10.19

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAZY-SUSAN-BEARING-12-or-300mm-Swivel-Turntable-Bearing-Heavy-Duty-NEW-/320923935520?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item4ab88ea320

[Lonewolf]

Have a look at this option. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EasyTurn-Centre-Stand-Turntable-50cm-Bike-Motorbike-Motorcycle-/301462683051?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4630937dab

[Charlie747]

Thanks Steve 

[PCPeteUK]

Have a look at this option. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EasyTurn-Centre-Stand-Turntable-50cm-Bike-Motorbike-Motorcycle-/301462683051?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4630937dab

nice....

[Debs]

Those turntables look awesome.. I need a garage first though.. 

[exBanditOwner]

luckily for me, as a lecturer in engineering, i just nipped to the metal store and now have a nice 350mm x 350mm x 5mm piece of aluminium to make mine with.

i'll post photos. apparently you all like photos.

total cost to me. £10.19