billmac Posted October 9, 2014 #26 Posted October 9, 2014 [quote name= I have tried a few times to talk the neighbor across the ally out of his 4 car garage. His garage is actually closer to my back door than I could build my own. And it is just sitting there empty for the last 6 years........ What a waste......[/quote] maybe you could rent the garage for the winter?
Flyinfool Posted October 9, 2014 Author #27 Posted October 9, 2014 Thats what I have been trying to talk him into. I never even implied that I wanted it for free.
cowpuc Posted October 9, 2014 #28 Posted October 9, 2014 I built a dolly for the rewiring project on my 86. I used some 2x4's, some OSB, five casters, and some steel plate under the center stand. The bike is up about 8 inches and that helps with the clutch and stator work. The total investment is about $50.00. WHERE THERES A WILL THERES A WAY!! Isutley,,, your my kinda people!!
Flyinfool Posted October 23, 2014 Author #29 Posted October 23, 2014 Well I got a big chunk of steel now sitting in the basement........ Now for some cutting and welding........ .......If I can ever get back down there.......
Carbon_One Posted October 24, 2014 #30 Posted October 24, 2014 You could take your snow machine apart and make the shed bigger. :rotf: Yea and the Puckster would be mighty thankful too
cowpuc Posted October 24, 2014 #31 Posted October 24, 2014 You could take your snow machine apart and make the shed bigger. :rotf: Yea and the Puckster would be mighty thankful too Ol Puckster would be:dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool:till the soles wore right off his Spider Man riding boots with that one Lar..
Flyinfool Posted December 17, 2014 Author #32 Posted December 17, 2014 Well I started cutting and welding, But some dummy welded one of the brackets on upside down. Now for some MORE cutting and welding........... Must be the drugs............
Flyinfool Posted January 17, 2015 Author #33 Posted January 17, 2015 Dolly is done and bike is on it. Rolls around real nice. I can easily lift the front wheel to spin the bike as needed. When the casters are locked it hold position real good for wrenching. It did take a lot of oomph to get the bike up there since I am lifting it another 1/2 inch. It don't sound like a lot, but it does change the lift geometry of the center stand just enough to make it a lot harder to do. Next spring we will find out if there are any issues with getting the bike down off of the stand. The next thing will be to see if the wheels on the casters will hold the weight over time and temperature changes. If a caster should fail, that corner can only drop 3/16 of an inch, not near enough to tip the bike over. It will just be a PITA to get the bike off the dolly with a broken caster. IF I ever build another one, I will make some minor changes. 2" narrower and 2" longer. The casters cost more than the rest of the dolly. The total cost was real close to $100 in materials. The ones that are available to buy are $200 - $400. Actual time invested was not to bad. The cutting of the angle iron to length was done lights out by the band saw on auto, the hardest part was the scallops in the frame. I do not have a good way to make that cut, and that cut does need to be there to clear the back tire of the bike. NOW I can start all of my other winter projects on the bike and it will be a lot easier to work on.
CaptainJoe Posted January 18, 2015 #34 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) that looks pretty good Jeff! put a 1/2" thick block of wood beveled on both ends under rear tire when putting on/taking off stand. "the hardest part was the scallops in the frame. I do not have a good way to make that cut, and that cut does need to be there to clear the back tire of the bike." If you welded a triangular piece to the inside corner of each caster, it would be more than strong enough to support the weight of the bike. (probably stronger) That way you could get rid of the scallops entirely .(everything would be a quick 90 degree cut.) plenty of room for the tire. Also: you could drill a hole in center front edge (between casters) to accommodate a hold down strap to ensure the center stand doesn't try release when moving the bike forward. Edited January 18, 2015 by CaptainJoe additional thoughts
cowpuc Posted January 18, 2015 #35 Posted January 18, 2015 Looks great Fool!! I can definitely see where that will come in handy for moving your bike around in confined spaces,, be able to roll it in behind the White Washer and Snoper and be able to quickly get it out of there if the SnoperCharger blows!! GOOD JOB!!
Jayceesfolly Posted January 18, 2015 #36 Posted January 18, 2015 That looks great, Jeff. What is your Paypal address, so I can order one!!!!
Flyinfool Posted January 19, 2015 Author #37 Posted January 19, 2015 that looks pretty good Jeff! put a 1/2" thick block of wood beveled on both ends under rear tire when putting on/taking off stand. "the hardest part was the scallops in the frame. I do not have a good way to make that cut, and that cut does need to be there to clear the back tire of the bike." If you welded a triangular piece to the inside corner of each caster, it would be more than strong enough to support the weight of the bike. (probably stronger) That way you could get rid of the scallops entirely .(everything would be a quick 90 degree cut.) plenty of room for the tire. Also: you could drill a hole in center front edge (between casters) to accommodate a hold down strap to ensure the center stand doesn't try release when moving the bike forward. I did use a piece of wood to help get it up. There is a triangular brace welded in at the inside of each caster. You can just see it in the top pic. There is a strap to keep the center stand from collapsing with forward movement of the bike. Looks great Fool!! I can definitely see where that will come in handy for moving your bike around in confined spaces,, be able to roll it in behind the White Washer and Snoper and be able to quickly get it out of there if the SnoperCharger blows!! GOOD JOB!! Speaking of the snopercharger, now I have time to get back to it........ That looks great, Jeff. What is your Paypal address, so I can order one!!!! I dont know if I want to make these for sale.......I sure made a mess in my basement.
Flyinfool Posted July 7, 2015 Author #39 Posted July 7, 2015 Well getting the bike off of the stand turned out to be very uneventful. I have now had it on and off the dolly a few times. Once I learned the proper technique. it is no harder than getting it on and off the center stand. If some one wants a set of drawings and parts list so they can make one for themselves, just let me know.
videoarizona Posted February 8, 2018 #40 Posted February 8, 2018 Jeff, Long term report on your center stand dolly? Still working good? Casters hold up?
Flyinfool Posted February 9, 2018 Author #41 Posted February 9, 2018 Jeff, Long term report on your center stand dolly? Still working good? Casters hold up? I still use it every winter. Still working like new. Casters are still fine.
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