Topic: Now that the other thread turned to cr@p, I need to ask Tom I question

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just don't want it to be on page 7 of what turned into an emoticon fest, can't get that image of Ponch out of my head 

Tom (anubiscycle), where did you get, or did you create, the display stand for that bike of yours.  It looks like a lazy-susan for bikes and would really save time when I wheel my bike into my shop and then have to back up/go forward until I get it turned around.


Thanks for the info in advance.

Jim.

[anubiscycle]

Well,,, while it was built in house, I do not have all the details for it. It was built by my uncle, (a very old school biker), and a bit of a brainiac.

We used a 10,000 lb wheel and axle from a mobile home and then welded the mess to the 2x4 tubing (all free). Then I knew the it was time to make it go. I know the motor was had for about $5 at a science surplus store in milwaukee. there are 2 transmissions in the unit. The final I know is a Awning transmission from a camper. I also do know that the drive was  a hocky wheel that rubs the inside of the turn table wheel.

In short it works kick ass. I can post pics of it flipped over, if there is some true interest. 

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Been away from it for a couple of days so did not readily see this.  Thanks for the reply Tom. 

I was looking for a space-challenged solution to moving bikes in and out of the workshop.  Your turntable looks like the right idea, but I would be looking to push the bike onto the turntable, then swing it around and face whatever direction was required.  The idea of the truck wheel works great (and looks great) for shows/displays.  I don't need it motorized was looking for something a bit easier in design. 

The lazy-susan idea seemed to be the simplest, but all I could think of was a round plate with casters all the way around the bottom rim.  Then I thought of creating a channel with a left-side extension, swivel casters at both ends and on the extension.  Would look a bit like a short T with a long top.

The idea is just that you drive the bike into the channel and the side-stand sits in the extension.

So, I went to a bike show in Toronto last year and lo and behold what do I see. 
http://www.thebikepal.com/

This guy is only 3 miles away and it is almost the same idea, but looking at it the channel takes up some room.


I recently found a couple of solutions in the UK. (I guess in smaller countries they don't have as much room as we do here in the colonies so they need to be innovative instead of just occupying more land ;.)  Company is British Turntable Co Ltd, product is Motorcycle MAT Turntable   
http://www.driveawaymat.co.uk/7.html

Then I found another UK invnetion, the Bike Turner
http://www.biketurner.co.uk/index.html

And PitBull sells one that looks like a lazy susan on a regular bike stand, but again takes up a lot of space
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/movies/ultra_classic_on_turn_table.mov

And finally, I just found some plans for a home-built turntable at  http://www.gadgetjq.com/motorcycle_turntable.htm


So now, after all this, the question becomes "has anyone else encountered or developed one of these systems for quickly turning a bike around."   I am looking for inexpensive and simple solutions so if anyone else has ideas, please let me know.

Thanks.
Jim.

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Wow, that last one looks pretty simple (once you've got the turntable bearing thing).

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I have verry little trouble Rotating my 750K6 on the center standi push down on the back, balance and spin, then again I look like a giant


RKS

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Yeah, I cannot do that.  My 2 750's have no centre stand and neither does my 99 Valkyrie.  Just try spinning that one, doesn't matter how big boned you are, when the 800 lb bike falls over you need help.  Also, I am basically lazy. Finding a simple solution for the turning space is what I am after.

[anubiscycle]

As most rotating bike displays are a #$%* to load (mine included), I recommend better planning. Here we use a regular bike lift from Harbor Frieght and give her a twist and around she goes.

<<<<<<<Much Lazier than you, trust me. If I have to look at it and think, it is too much work 

[Rsnip988]

I am realizing I am lucky to have a center stand lately

Good luck to you

RKS

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I have verry little trouble Rotating my 750K6 on the center standi push down on the back, balance and spin, then again I look like a giant

Yeah, I've done the same thing a few times. It's pretty easy with a bike as small as the 550.