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Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by Eileen, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Eileen

    Eileen Off Roader +

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    So I have finally got my bike to my house but I'm keeping it in the back garden and there's not much space for turning. I was looking at motorbike dollys (I only have a side stand) - has anyone used one of these and is it suitable/ easy to use for what I want??
     
    Eileen, Mar 14, 2016
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  2. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    They do work but you can spin the bike on the side stand without one



    I think it was lammy I first saw do this and she is 5 foot nothing
     
    BlackHornet, Mar 14, 2016
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  3. Eileen

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    Wow! I shall give this ago!
     
    Eileen, Mar 14, 2016
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  4. NAPA121

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    Do it with someone else helping first of all as you don't want to drop your lovely bike...
     
    NAPA121, Mar 14, 2016
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  5. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    I have had to turn my bike like this a few times. Saved me pushing it round! I guess the only concern is that if it is a very regular occurrence you could be weakening the side stand. Definitely have someone there for the first go, just in case :)
     
    lammyR6, Mar 15, 2016
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  6. Eileen

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    Yeah that is the worry, if I'm doing it every day is it going to make my side stand break eventually??
     
    Eileen, Mar 15, 2016
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  7. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    I didn't ever test mine to that extent. I did use it to turn the R6 quite often over a number of years but it wasn't a daily occurrence.
     
    lammyR6, Mar 16, 2016
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  8. Eileen

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    Ok thanks, I think I might get a dolly as don't want to break my side stand!
     
    Eileen, Mar 16, 2016
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  9. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    i think it would be pretty rare to break a side stand, most will happily take the weight of a bike plus someone sitting on it, or hold the bike up in high winds etc

    unless you have a ducati.

    But on a light bike like the MT125 it should be fine for a good few hundred turns. I used the same technique to move around my two bikes depending on which one was coming out to play for a couple of years like that. That was weekends only but i guess it would have added up to 100 plus times. If a dolly is cheap enough it won't hurt to get it just make sure you buy one that will cope with the next bike.
     
    BlackHornet, Mar 16, 2016
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  10. Eileen

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    Thanks guys, I will do some more research into dollys... Just had bike serviced and dealer said I'd be better off with a dolly as whilst the side stand prob wouldn't break I may struggle to turn it like that
     
    Eileen, Mar 16, 2016
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  11. Eileen

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    And yeah I'll make sure if I get a dolly it'll take my next bike :)
     
    Eileen, Mar 16, 2016
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  12. hoppielimp

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    just my 2 pence worth.... dollys really only work if you have a relatively smooth surface as generally their wheels are small. :barefoot:
     
    hoppielimp, Mar 16, 2016
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  13. RedRock

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    This is very true - the wheels are just too small and unless the surface is very smooth and swept clean a dolly just gets stuck. There are some stands that allow you to turn the bike 180 degrees, with no wheels, they are for bikes with a centre stand - but it doesn't take much to fit a small extension for a side stand
     
    RedRock, Mar 16, 2016
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  14. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    there is always the brave / stupid way too
     
    BlackHornet, Mar 16, 2016
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  15. lisa lou

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    I neither have the strength or bravery to try and turn on side stand again, I was terrified of dropping it so I put up with paddling it forwards and back till the jobs done or paddle reversing it in to small space first
     
    lisa lou, Mar 17, 2016
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  16. Carl Berg

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    Don't try it with KTM sidestands. They're renowned for shearing off the bolt

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    Carl Berg, Mar 17, 2016
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  17. Rosie

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    Let me know how you get on please. I'm right side dominant and my foot is weak permanently on the lateral side due to an accident so this might be an option for me.
     
    Rosie, Mar 18, 2016
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  18. Eileen

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    After lots of research and reading reviews and comments from you guys I don't think a dolly is going to work unless I can get a few giant slabs to put down... However, my landlord was quite happy to come and do some work in the garden to clear so space and make it flatter :) so I can now just about turn by doing a 10 or so point turn but it's better than not being able to ride!!! Thanks all for the advice :)
     
    Eileen, Mar 20, 2016
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