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Anyone got one of these?
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(09-05-2021, 01:54 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:
(09-05-2021, 01:27 AM)Mixagon_imp Wrote: I'm thinking of buying one of these mover dollys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62q1uWfytnA

Has anyone got one ? and are they as good and safe as they look in the video.

Pro's and con's

Thanks for replies.

I've used a dolly like that for my Guzzis, and it was extremely handy. In the US, Harbor Freight sells them for about $100, in red only. Very well made and thought out, adjustable for sidestand location.

It is great for rolling a bike into a corner, or if you have to park a bike in front of the car. It is not good on anything except smooth concrete, due to the small diameter casters and low clearance. It is also quite long, as it is made to also fit long Harleys and other cruisers - maybe 15" extra length.

I don't use it any more because all my bikes now have center stands, and I prefer a smaller footprint for the bike. I use a dolly like this so I can move the bike easier.

I've used a dolly like that for my Guzzis, and it was extremely handy. In the US, Harbor Freight sells them for about $100, in red only. Very well made and thought out, adjustable for sidestand location.

It is great for rolling a bike into a corner, or if you have to park a bike in front of the car. It is not good on anything except smooth concrete, due to the small diameter casters and low clearance. It is also quite long, as it is made to also fit long Harleys and other cruisers - maybe 15" extra length.

I don't use it any more because all my bikes now have center stands, and I prefer a smaller footprint for the bike. I use a dolly like this so I can move the bike easier.
Thanks PD, I've been thinking and maybe its not right for me, two problems really, the bike needs two bike lengths to get off the dolly and to clean/lube the chain etc the rear wheel needs to be off the floor which it wouldn't be.

Maybe your second one is best for me as the rear is off the floor. I was put off those because I'm sure it was on this forum I saw a bike with one centre stand leg off the stand, that would cause a big problem for me. I guess I could weld a lip around the base to stop the stand moving off the base.

Do you find it easy to move a bike around with the front wheel still on the floor ?
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Messages In This Thread
Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-05-2021, 01:27 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-05-2021, 02:03 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-05-2021, 04:10 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-05-2021, 05:42 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-05-2021, 07:18 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-05-2021, 07:52 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-05-2021, 09:52 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-05-2021, 10:27 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-05-2021, 04:18 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-05-2021, 06:58 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-06-2021, 12:57 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-06-2021, 02:30 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Houtman_imp - 09-06-2021, 05:41 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-06-2021, 06:14 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-06-2021, 06:17 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-06-2021, 06:29 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-06-2021, 06:30 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-06-2021, 06:50 AM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-06-2021, 07:02 AM
Anyone got one of these? - by chync_imp - 09-06-2021, 10:23 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-09-2021, 07:12 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Lord Popgun - 09-09-2021, 07:30 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by max - 09-09-2021, 08:06 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by GoldOxide_imp - 09-09-2021, 09:56 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by peterbaron - 09-09-2021, 10:41 PM
RE: Anyone got one of these? - by Mixagon_imp - 09-09-2021, 10:47 PM

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