Allow Me To Introduce "ann-margret", 2008 Bonneville T100

[Greyfell]

I also have an issue like that each time I ride. The bike is in a shed in the back so each time I have to move the car so I can ride the bike from the back into the front yard.

I am getting a motorcycle dolly to park the bike on, so it can be rolled in and out with relative ease, because the wheels of the dolly can turn any direction. Ride the bike on to the dolly, then roll the whole setup into the parking spot. No more back and forth 10 times to get it there. The guy from the motorcycle tow company recommended it.

HarborFreight.com or Alibaba.com would be where I'd look for the lowest price. Alibaba is like China's Amazon.com, and Harbor Freight is like a tool depot of tools from China.

 

[DaveM]

I have never seen one of these and when I looked at a photo I was wondering how you secured it when riding the bike onto it, this video showed me just how cool this would be. I assume this is the one you looking at 1250 lb. Capacity Low Profile Motorcycle Dolly


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgyQkJF8dXg


If I were you I would take a bit of time and line your one with rubber before using it so it protects it.

The one thing you do need to make sure is that when you ride up onto it is that the front wheel remains straight and away from the sides as if it does run along the side it could unbalance the bike and it will tip over.

This one also looks neat.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34UnvfXh4TI

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

 

[Greyfell]

Yes, that is one of the dollies I looked at. The second one I hadn't seen before.

 

[Greyfell]

This one also looks neat.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34UnvfXh4TI

I like this one better, than the first one and others I looked at.

 

[DaveM]

I like this one better, than the first one and others I looked at.

It looks a lot easer to handle but not as strong as the other one.

 

[Greyfell]

It looks a lot easer to handle but not as strong as the other one.

I went to WebBikeWorld.com and read the review. I got this additional information about that dolly.

"Acebikes Netherlands - Acebikes products we reviewed are beautifully made and precision engineered.

OK, so there are plenty of motorcycle dollies for sale, but this one is different:

• It's lightweight and can be lifted with one hand.
• It automatically folds for storage when it's lifted, so you don't have a 2.5 meter long rail to mess with.
• The design fits in a much smaller box for shipping.
• The front and rear wheel holders and the side stand rest are easily adjustable.
• Just place the U-Turn Motor Mover next to the bike and slide it under, which is safer than rolling a bike up on to a single rail.
• The U-Turn Motor Mover works in the length of the bike; you don't need the length of the dolly plus the length of the bike to load it.
• The caster wheels are large for easier movement and they can be locked in place for storage.

The automatic folding feature is probably the most useful feature of all and it makes a real difference in the garage."

 

[DaveM]

Well the loading of the bike is better as riding it onto a dolly you always have that aspect of a side fall if the front wheel hits the sides, what is the price difference between the two as I never check that.

 

[Greyfell]

Well the loading of the bike is better as riding it onto a dolly you always have that aspect of a side fall if the front wheel hits the sides, what is the price difference between the two as I never check that.

The Acebikes U-Turn Mover is $349US from one online US seller. Or 202,29Euro from a seller in Portugal.

 

[DaveM]

So the prices are much the same then, so what one will you get?

 

[Greyfell]

So the prices are much the same then, so what one will you get?

I like the ability to lock the wheels, over no locks, so that is a factor that sways my decision. It swayed my decision for a center stand dolly last week. I thought (still am) about changing the side-stand to a center stand, but the final decision is when I go to do the work.

 

[Greyfell]

I did order the AceBikes U-Turn Mover. The seller, Wheels & Wings, (hermanusa.com), offered free shipping, which helped the decision

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Result, will be good to know what you think of it.

 

[Greyfell]

Result, will be good to know what you think of it.

I like the Acebikes U-Turn Moto Mover! In the promotional video, they said 45 minutes to assemble, and they were spot on. It is NOT flimsy whatsoever. It is rated for 250Kg, so it can't be flimsy. It has "bumper pads" on each of the end bars to avoid damaging walls or equipment. The bumpers are riveted on, and one of the rivets broke, but a 4 or 6mm screw and nut will take care of that, and I may drill out all of the rivets to replace them with screws.. The wheel and kickstand supports are easily adjustable. The dolly's wheel locks are very solid. Assembly was all I did tonight, because my dogs were getting impatient for their evening walk. Overall, I am pleased with the dolly.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Job done then, will be good to see you bike on it, it will be good for other members if they want to go down the route that you've gone in buying one.

 

[DaveM]

Well now that you have it and it sounds easy enough to put together so just let us know how it works when you do use it.

 

[Greyfell]

Well now that you have it and it sounds easy enough to put together so just let us know how it works when you do use it.

That will be tomorrow. I don't like bumping the pillion footrest to know I've pulled the car into the garage far enough to close the garage door.
Oh, and here's the two critters that also demand my time.

 

[George S.]

Those critters deserve it!

 

[Greyfell]

The wheel supports, and the sidestand support, are easy to adjust, which is good because it took me 3 attempts to get them adjusted and lined up. Once adjusted, I should never have to do it again for the same bike. The dolly is just the right size for this Bonnie, only leaving the handle to bump the reflector on the rear fender. And, the dolly is just the right size for that forward space in my garage. Pushing and pulling using the crash bar in front and the grab bar in the rear is pretty easy. I simply turn the whole package around to the parking angle and push it back into the space, then lock two of the wheels. Done! It won't go anywhere. I receive 3 more inches for parking my car, without bumping Ann-Margret.

 

[Greyfell]

Those critters deserve it!

Thanks, George.