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    #16
    I LOVE my dolly. great for maneuvering the bikes around.

    For me it is about the same with or without the dolly. My dolly is the manufactured one that is pretty close to the ground.

    re: hard to get the bike on center stand on the regular ground. Interestingly the 81750L is relatively hard to get on the center stand compared to the 83750E/ES that is a breeze.
    1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
    1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
    1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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      #17
      I'm now on the Mk1a dolly - I took off two of the large castors and replaced them with a pair of 2" ones, as the mounting arms were fouling the sump on the XJ. On my concrete floor it's slightly harder to move around, but still quite ok. Those 4" castors were a breeze, though.
      I've developed a quick technique of pushing the bike onto a pair of 3/4" short boards, leave it on the sidestand, go around the other side and kick the dolly under, come back around and put the centre stand down. Up it pops and rolls around the workshop.
      I'll shortly be making the Mk2 version, having learned from my mistakes on the Mk1.
      ---- Dave
      79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
      80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
      79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
      92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        #18
        Originally posted by Grimly View Post
        I've developed a quick technique of pushing the bike onto a pair of 3/4" short boards, leave it on the sidestand, go around the other side and kick the dolly under, come back around and put the centre stand down. Up it pops and rolls around the workshop..
        Sweet! I laid awake last night thinking a technique like that might work. Thank you. I'm shopping for casters!
        Roger

        Current rides
        1983 GS 850G
        2003 FJR 1300A
        Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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          #19
          I think I'll make Mk2 with all 2" castors, so I can put in under from the left side, more easily. Essentially, I'll get closer to copying the commercial units, but stronger.
          ---- Dave
          79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
          80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
          79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
          92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

          Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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            #20
            So you're pushing along and the caster gets hung in a crack or rock and the bike comes off the dolly. How would someone "lock" the center stand so this wouldnt happen??
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #21
              Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
              So you're pushing along and the caster gets hung in a crack or rock and the bike comes off the dolly. How would someone "lock" the center stand so this wouldnt happen??
              That's easy on the 850, as it's got a locking hole in the stand. It's not been a problem so far.
              ---- Dave
              79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
              80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
              79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
              92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

              Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                #22
                The Mk1a revealed...

                ---- Dave
                79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                  #23
                  Cool, have you tested it out? Looks like the bottom of the gussets on the end with the smaller casters are a bit too far from the main support channel, maybe a weak point. But, thats a whole lot thicker/ stronger gauge iron than the store bought ones.

                  I love making rather than buying if time allows. I made a shim tool (or bucket pusher downer) and it actually works.....sort of. Had a hard time grinding an edge sharp enough to just barely catch the lip without blocking acces to the shim. I will just order an OEM one for next time but it was fun making it.
                  Roger

                  Current rides
                  1983 GS 850G
                  2003 FJR 1300A
                  Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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                    #24
                    Yes, unseen by the camera, are two 1/4" packing pieces welded in, to take the strain.
                    It still works well, but not quite as nicely as the 4 x 4" castors. For the next one, I'll see about finding some 3" wheels.

                    Kwik'nDurty Engineering Co Ltd.
                    Props; Bodgitt and Leggitt.
                    Last edited by Grimly; 01-16-2017, 07:49 AM.
                    ---- Dave
                    79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                    80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                    79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                    92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                      #25
                      This is near by. Thinking of getting one. How do the wheels lock to roll the bike up onto it?





                      I have 2 of these motorcycle dollies in great shape. They are rated at #1250 capacity. They work great to maneuver your bike in small spaces. I am asking $60 each. Thanks for looking.
                      Roger

                      Current rides
                      1983 GS 850G
                      2003 FJR 1300A
                      Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Burque73 View Post
                        This is near by. Thinking of getting one. How do the wheels lock to roll the bike up onto it?





                        I have 2 of these motorcycle dollies in great shape. They are rated at #1250 capacity. They work great to maneuver your bike in small spaces. I am asking $60 each. Thanks for looking.
                        There's a foot flip-lever above each wheel, that just jams against the rubber. Quick-on, quick-off.
                        ---- Dave
                        79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                        80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                        79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                        92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                          #27
                          FWIW -

                          The bike dolly I've been using (pic above) has been very handy during an engine rebuild. It allows me to move the bike around for access in my one-car garage, lets me put it to the side when waiting on parts, and (unexpectedly) allows for easy moving to for best lighting which was valuable when getting the old PITA base gasket material removed.
                          1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
                          1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
                          1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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