Lazy Susan? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

YellowDog

2nd March 2010, 14:33

Everytime I get home I ride up into my garage and then procedd to do a 3/4/5 point turn (depending upon how my wife has parked the car).

A Lazy Susan style turntable would be an ideal solution to save a lot of messing around.

I have tried the pivot on sidestand thing but would prefer not to knacker my garage floor or bike sidestand; so I was wondering if anyone knows of a solution?
(no I can't reverse in)

slofox

2nd March 2010, 14:35

Get a bike with a reverse gear...:whistle:

Bald Eagle

2nd March 2010, 14:41

Stirts

2nd March 2010, 14:42

Simple ........Relegate the car to the driveway!

ukusa

2nd March 2010, 14:57

block & tackle, lift bike off ground. Spin & lower. Solved.

Maha

2nd March 2010, 15:01

Knock off early from now on and beat ya wife home.

Pedrostt500

2nd March 2010, 15:02

I could build you a turn table, ride bike on either turn the table by hand or push button and have an electric motor do the work. Though I am in Welly.

Bikemad

2nd March 2010, 15:02

get rid of wife.............all your problems solved!!!

YellowDog

2nd March 2010, 15:04

Well thanks (a lot) everyone :)
(better book some driving lessons for my wife)

avgas

2nd March 2010, 15:10

Err grab handful of brake, do the twist and then lean back.
seriously - try it, its fun.

Virago

2nd March 2010, 15:11

Cayman911

2nd March 2010, 15:19

...

haha wow. done as if its nothing. brilliant man

YellowDog

2nd March 2010, 15:20

OK - Found what I'm after!

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/andwend/turntable.jpg

Dodger

2nd March 2010, 15:23

haha wow. done as if its nothing. brilliant man

I spin my bike around on the side stand all the time. but I stand on the other side of the bike and pull it towards me.
No so good to try it with a 250Kg+ BMW though :(

blackdog

2nd March 2010, 15:46

I spin my bike around on the side stand all the time. but I stand on the other side of the bike and pull it towards me.
No so good to try it with a 250Kg+ BMW though :(

yea ive always pulled it round from the other side too

have to try it this way now

Big Dave

2nd March 2010, 15:52

OK - Found what I'm after!

Unless anchored pretty securely to the floor I reckon that won't work.

'parently these do.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BIKETEK-CENTRE-STAND-BIKE-MOVER/dp/images/B002RB2MO2

Cayman911

2nd March 2010, 16:05

I spin my bike around on the side stand all the time. but I stand on the other side of the bike and pull it towards me.
No so good to try it with a 250Kg+ BMW though :(

i didnt think it'd be good for it. as in would break off or something.

they do say dont sit on the bike with the stand on afterall....but the spinny thing is definitely a thumbs up.

Slyer

2nd March 2010, 16:14

Centrestands rule.
Too bad my rear wheel won't even clear the ground now that I've got the longer shock installed.

Blackbird

2nd March 2010, 16:20

Unless anchored pretty securely to the floor I reckon that won't work.

'parently these do.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BIKETEK-CENTRE-STAND-BIKE-MOVER/dp/images/B002RB2MO2

Radar Direct in Auckland market a similar device which is a bit more compact. Have a look on their website under Cool Motorcycle Stuff. Not cheap but very well made (not hard to make your own). Not only can you spin the bike, you can push it against walls etc. Fellow KB'er and Peninsula resident Fergie has one and I'm really impressed.

Big Dave

2nd March 2010, 16:39

Yeah - cool - I was looking for that source - I remember we had them in KR.

No wonder I couldn't find it - brains here had deleted the link on the front page in error - fixededed.

Slyer

2nd March 2010, 16:54

Radar Direct in Auckland market a similar device which is a bit more compact. Have a look on their website under Cool Motorcycle Stuff. Not cheap but very well made (not hard to make your own). Not only can you spin the bike, you can push it against walls etc. Fellow KB'er and Peninsula resident Fergie has one and I'm really impressed.
That is useful. Too bad I'd had to stab myself in the face if I ever considered buying something that uncool.

Dodger

2nd March 2010, 16:58

i didnt think it'd be good for it. as in would break off or something.

No problems with the bike. My knee on the other hand :shit:

Maha

2nd March 2010, 17:14

This is all you need.

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And a Centerstand one.

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doc

2nd March 2010, 17:21

I found this and thought it was a cool idea.

Maha

2nd March 2010, 17:24

I found this and thought it was a cool idea.

What I like about that is, you can sit and admire the fuck out of yourself also.

grusomhat

2nd March 2010, 17:26

I found this and thought it was a cool idea.

That's awesome, I'd have that as a oneway mirror and make it a focal point in the house :D

doc

2nd March 2010, 17:32

That's awesome, I'd have that as a oneway mirror and make it a focal point in the house :D

You mean like this ?

Big Dave

2nd March 2010, 17:42

That is useful. Too bad I'd had to stab myself in the face if I ever considered buying something that uncool.

For that sort of offer I'll buy one for you.

geoffm

2nd March 2010, 18:58

If you have a centre stand, it is easy to make a trolley with 4 lockable casters so you can push the bike around the garage, up against walls, etc. very useful
I have one without lockable casters - a bad idea for unloading... Yours if you want it.

varminter

2nd March 2010, 18:58

It's called 'a gramophone' grandad, come on someone must have one somewhere you can give him.

NZPETE

2nd March 2010, 19:51

Brought a good one off T-me a while back. Just go to t-me motors and type in dolly. Under 200 bucks and easily does a 320kg bike.
You can put your bke anywhere with this baby! If you cant find it, get in touch with me.
Cheers! Pete.

Pixie

4th March 2010, 08:57

You can make a lazy Susan or some type of dolly using ball transfers:

http://www.richmondnzl.com/cnvyrs/nz4new.htm

These will take 45kg each,so use however many you need to support the weight of the bike.Fairly low cost too: $ 4 ea

199245

Holyshift

4th March 2010, 10:45

Buy a bearing and make your own turntable.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=275590963

allycatz

4th March 2010, 10:49

Cant you turn it round before you park it in the garage?? ..... you may however get wet if its raining

Pixie

4th March 2010, 20:02

Buy a bearing and make your own turntable.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=275590963

The 50 kg rating might be a problem

zealchick

4th March 2010, 20:34

what a dam good idea!

YellowDog

7th March 2010, 11:12

Well that's a nice idea, but my drive is on a steep slope.

Gremlin

9th March 2010, 01:28

Practise practise practise... If you think its going to be a disaster, best you video it for us. Pretty please? :D

I would imagine it would be possible to turn across the garage door, then back it in? Depends on your steering lock tho, how much footing you have etc.

bikemike

9th March 2010, 05:47

Maybe something like this? If it isn't a turntable, it should be:)

YellowDog

9th March 2010, 05:49

So here's my choice:

http://www.radardirect.co.nz/new/frameset/ @ $500.63 inc tax & GST
OR
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?f=g&code=BR&shnew=New&model=Accessories-Rider+and+Workshop+equipment&shnewcode=15&part=Turntables+and+lifters&modelcode=91&partcode=BR&header_text=&header_text_image=0 @ $279 inc tax & shipping

50% of the cost of the second item is shipping!

It's a tough one!

Maybe I should consider importing in bulk and opening an NZ website and selling these at $395 per unit inc tax and shipping.

I guess that this is one of the problems with having a small domestic market.

But I have decided not to make this market smaller as I need it sooner rather than later.

It is my choice, my right, and my decision.

I would however prefer to pay less.

Blackbird

14th March 2010, 12:36

Just found an old photo of the "turntable" sold by Radar Direct - a nice compact unit.

doc

15th March 2010, 06:46

Just found this one. I like the idea

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Number One

9th April 2010, 21:56

Everytime I get home I ride up into my garage and then procedd to do a 3/4/5 point turn (depending upon how my wife has parked the car).

A Lazy Susan style turntable would be an ideal solution to save a lot of messing around. [/SIZE]

Buy this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lounge-dining-hall/Dining-suites/6-seater/auction-282438097.htm) and mount it in your garage floor

CookMySock

9th April 2010, 22:41

I spin my bike around on the side stand all the time. but I stand on the other side of the bike and pull it towards me.I am surprised to see him on that side of the bike. If he has an oopsie, there will be eff all he can do about it - kaaa-RUNCH!

Steve