bike dolly
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jayzedkay
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thats mega john.
what is the model?
what is the maximum length you could get on?
i'll measure my bike's wheelbase and get back to you: 1.7m axle-to-axle, thats 5' 7" in old money.
from a cost/storage/convenience/compromise.
i was thinking of adapting one of these types of lift...
one pictured below is advertised as a 'quality' one for little over a hundred quid.
but i see chinky ones one ebay for very little money, that i read once fettled do the job alright?
make a frame from sturdy angle on descent castors the lift can sit on/in.
or make two separate dollys with walls to clamp to the tyre to keep the bike upright?
oh, toolbox looks great too!
what is the model?
what is the maximum length you could get on?
i'll measure my bike's wheelbase and get back to you: 1.7m axle-to-axle, thats 5' 7" in old money.
from a cost/storage/convenience/compromise.
i was thinking of adapting one of these types of lift...
one pictured below is advertised as a 'quality' one for little over a hundred quid.
but i see chinky ones one ebay for very little money, that i read once fettled do the job alright?
make a frame from sturdy angle on descent castors the lift can sit on/in.
or make two separate dollys with walls to clamp to the tyre to keep the bike upright?
oh, toolbox looks great too!
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softail898
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jayzedkay
Club Member
nice one, i've saved in my ebay summary.
i like the idea of these lifts, as if i'm not using it, it's easy to stow and useful when just needing a slight lift.
i have brackets that fit into the frame that keep the bike upright and safe when required, i.e primary work, wheel alignment etc.
but it's a pain in the tits when i want, say a wheel just off the deck; trolley-jack and blocks of wood comeout. not ideal?
johns style of dolly looks optimal for moving/stowing etc.
but in my workshop might get in the way?
though it doesn't really take any more room than the bike itself, which appeals to me.
i should get both really?
appear to be from numerous vendors on ebay? around 130 quid.
i take it you can adjust where the side-stand-platform bolts?
or 'force' adjustment with a drill/welder?
i like the idea of these lifts, as if i'm not using it, it's easy to stow and useful when just needing a slight lift.
i have brackets that fit into the frame that keep the bike upright and safe when required, i.e primary work, wheel alignment etc.
but it's a pain in the tits when i want, say a wheel just off the deck; trolley-jack and blocks of wood comeout. not ideal?
johns style of dolly looks optimal for moving/stowing etc.
but in my workshop might get in the way?
though it doesn't really take any more room than the bike itself, which appeals to me.
i should get both really?
appear to be from numerous vendors on ebay? around 130 quid.
i take it you can adjust where the side-stand-platform bolts?
or 'force' adjustment with a drill/welder?
devon.john
Club Member
hello J
the length of the dolly is 2mts
just make sure that its the heavy duty ,,,ie 1250bls
that one looks the same as mine other than mine is black
and yes you can adjust side stand
the length of the dolly is 2mts
just make sure that its the heavy duty ,,,ie 1250bls
that one looks the same as mine other than mine is black
and yes you can adjust side stand
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devon.john
Club Member
its the over all length the side stand can be moved its bolted ,,
i have a lighter version with i have the Pan on ,, i did alter that one by fitting bigger wheels
it works fine as the pan is lighter ,,, its made moving the bikes easy ..
i found the best way was to ride the bike onto it ,
another thing i did on the heavy one was to fit rubber to the feet on the front to stop it moving ,,
i have a lighter version with i have the Pan on ,, i did alter that one by fitting bigger wheels
it works fine as the pan is lighter ,,, its made moving the bikes easy ..
i found the best way was to ride the bike onto it ,
another thing i did on the heavy one was to fit rubber to the feet on the front to stop it moving ,,
Glenn Street
Club Member
Those Dollies are ideal if your HD has 2 wheels...
devon.john
Club Member
how are you Glen ,,its a new year hope it goes well for you ,,,,
Glenn Street
Club Member
Hi John, all going well, still in recovery mode, physio has a good exercise program set for me & I am working through it everyday, mountain bike has been converted to an exercise bike-on rollers, and used everyday. the HD FXR is in the repair bay- on the dolly, need to get a new front end on it, frame is undamaged, tank will get dents pulled out etc. hope you are well.