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.
Hello new friend
I bend the side stand just getting on the bike :eek: just ask the Wolf :mfr_lol:
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 :yes:
Have you discovered the progress zone between 6.5 - 9k rpm yet :mfr_lol:
Look forward to meeting up some day :scooter:
Charlie
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.
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.
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The lazy Susan looks like a Chinese take away serving aid.............325kgs of fried rice :mfr_lol:
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 ? :mfr_lol:
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 ?
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....
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
Thanks Neil
Now I know that I'm preferring the shed job.......................does that lazy susan really take 450kgs ?
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
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
Thanks Steve :punk:
Quote from: The Wolf on January 12, 2015, 10:16:09 AM
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....
Those turntables look awesome.. I need a garage first though.. :mfr_lol:
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 :clap:
A really good idea,,,,,,,,,,
but then again, if you've got that much space in the garage you could buy 3 more bikes :banana:
Quote from: Ant on January 12, 2015, 07:10:36 PM
A really good idea,,,,,,,,,,
but then again, if you've got that much space in the garage you could buy 3 more bikes :banana:
:agree:
I used to have one of the plastic ones and it worked fine, but if I need to turn the bike around I back it out, ride it around the car park and reverse it in, all whilst in the saddle. You just need longer legs is all :-). I gave my turntable away years ago.
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I've got 3 bikes! The turn table will go outside
I have long legs and two garages, I either wheel it out or do a U turn in the garage.
But a good idea that though.
Alan
Quote from: Ant on January 12, 2015, 07:10:36 PM
A really good idea,,,,,,,,,,
but then again, if you've got that much space in the garage you could buy 3 more bikes :banana:
Quote from: Débs on January 12, 2015, 07:32:50 PM
:agree:
You just need longer legs is all :-).
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Found this in the US. I must say I'm intrigued.
http://www.turnabike.com/products/center-stand-turntables/
Quote from: BigAlan on January 12, 2015, 09:16:19 PM
I have long legs and two garages, I either wheel it out or do a U turn in the garage.
But a good idea that though.
Alan
Likewise Alan.......before recently moving house the 'Rev Shed' was this big (this shows half of it) :yes:
(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n326/oldeconey/PICTURESIMPORTED1014.jpg) (http://s336.photobucket.com/user/oldeconey/media/PICTURESIMPORTED1014.jpg.html)
The new house 'Rev Shed is only a shade smaller :grin:
I know its a GS site but take a look at Nippy Normans .. he sells a bike trolly made by Wunderlech ... small and easy to move around ... I don't have one yet but when I follow Mr Wolf and do my garage up I shall invest in one at that point ..... :yes:
Hopefully a little helpfull advice i made this turntable a couple of years ago with the lazy susan.i put a plate on top and underneath,the whole thing is now 1/2 inch plus thick and it makes for hard work to get some bikes up onto the centre stand. the second turntable i made was 2 3mm thick mild steel plates about 14 inches square with a hole in the middle and a bolt and nylock nut .smeared a bit of general purpose grease between the two plates and works a treat ,also has a much lower profile so easier to put the bike on.
Here's my effort
Does it work?
works a treat!
Yes i have one identical, easy to lift onto centre stand and easy peasy to swivel
Kenny :devil2: :devil2:
Quote from: virginiajim on January 13, 2015, 03:59:07 AM
Found this in the US. I must say I'm intrigued.
http://www.turnabike.com/products/center-stand-turntables/
Years ago I bought an Abba turntable (please no abba jokes :mfr_lol:) which looked much the same thing, I'm sure it's still in my garage so where.
well my £10 home made effort works a treat. really pleased with it.