Turntables - good idea or plain lazy?
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Back in the good 'ole days, nikes had something called a "centre stand" upon which you could, by judicious tilting onto one leg, spin the bike on the spot. These went the way of proper seats and handlebars of course, round about the time that steering lock was reduced to something akin to the Torrey Canyon. Turntables could be seen to be a good idea, a bit cheaper than half donuts in the long run, but I'd want to hide it away at the back of the garage and not admit to having one really.
I like the idea. How much is the one shown? the website forgot to price it! Ive been toying with getting [pic]www.thebikebarn.co.uk/msc/images/order1v2.jpg{/pic] 
I have a tall slope into my garage, and going out backward is tricky! I also like the look of the "wheel" which means I can lube the chain without a paddock stand (like on holiday)
its a little ballbearing thing, size of sidestand puc, means you can rotate the rear without lifting it off the ground
I have a tall slope into my garage, and going out backward is tricky! I also like the look of the "wheel" which means I can lube the chain without a paddock stand (like on holiday)
its a little ballbearing thing, size of sidestand puc, means you can rotate the rear without lifting it off the ground
If you have a sidestand then just balance the bike on that and spin it around, it will hold the weight of the bike. The technique is to put the bike on the sidestand, lean it towards you so the front wheel comes off the ground and then lean it slightly forwards so the back wheel comes off too.
If you have a centre stand get 2 circular beer trays with a decent lip and sandwich them together with a generous layer of grease between the two and then put the centre stand on the tray, balance the bike on the stand and spin it round.
Regards,
Mark
If you have a centre stand get 2 circular beer trays with a decent lip and sandwich them together with a generous layer of grease between the two and then put the centre stand on the tray, balance the bike on the stand and spin it round.
Regards,
Mark
Top tip for skinflints #2: I found if I put the blade on the side stand I can lean over the back of the bike and lift the back wheel off the ground and place a suitable piece of 2x2 under the swing arm (opposite side to the sidestand) and then rest the swing arm on that. That raises the back wheel just enough that you can spin the back wheel and lube the chain. I do this every other day and it hasn't fallen off yet. If I go away I get a mate to hold the bike on the sidestand.
I also like the look of the "wheel" which means I can lube the chain without a paddock stand (like on holiday)
its a little ballbearing thing, size of sidestand puc, means you can rotate the rear without lifting it off the ground
Regards,
Mark
Maybe sidestands are more sturdy now, but the first bike I ever had without a centre stand (GSXR750H,'85) didn't have a sidestand man enough for the job. Its also quite easy to accidentally move the bike forward instead of round, ending up on your arse with a scratched bike. Personally I wouldn't recommend it from experience.
dern said: If you have a sidestand then just balance the bike on that and spin it around, it will hold the weight of the bike. The technique is to put the bike on the sidestand, lean it towards you so the front wheel comes off the ground and then lean it slightly forwards so the back wheel comes off too.
I'm not a small person, but I still don't fancy giving this a go with 220kgs of ZZR1100. Think I'll just keep backing it in to the garage!
The side stand on most modern bikes, isn't strong enough for repeatedly doing this IMO.
Side stand is purely there to stop the bike from falling over, NOT to take the full weight of the bike!!
So i wouldn't recommend trying this. I have seen both people drop the bike doing this and at a show saw a side stand break!!
Tim
Side stand is purely there to stop the bike from falling over, NOT to take the full weight of the bike!!
So i wouldn't recommend trying this. I have seen both people drop the bike doing this and at a show saw a side stand break!!
Tim
s2ooz said: I like the idea. How much is the one shown? the website forgot to price it! Ive been toying with getting [pic]www.thebikebarn.co.uk/msc/images/order1v2.jpg{/pic]
s2000 That thing looks amazing I would be able to put my bike at the back of the garage and still get my car in fantastic How much is it? I can only find info about a bike barn on that site.
edited to add its ok I found it £200 as ive just blown all my cash on road angels gold nuts and carbon bits it will have to wait
>> Edited by pesty on Thursday 5th June 13:30
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