Its a beast

[Mark65]

Hi all
So I think I'm going to struggle getting he bike out of the garage as the drive is fairly steep, the sv was just about doable but I swung the bike across the front then down but this is a lot bigger and heavier. As there's no centre stand I can t use my little turntable so a dolly looks to be the thing, I have about  250mm clearance till my son moves his weights so it can be done, any recommendations for a dolly that can handle a rough concrete floor?
Thanks

[Upt North]

I'm reading it's steep towards the garage. I have similar and just back it in.
Just let it roll in, although I keep the bike running in first in case I need to pull forward for any reason.
Good luck.
Upt.

[Barbel Mick]

As Upt says, back it down & ride it up. 

[Mark65]

Hi, sorry its down to the road from garage to street is about 2m in height over about 5m, its odd in that it starts steep the levels off, I'm assuming so theirs less slope at the top for cars. I thought of just rolling down backwards but one slip and we go over, the garage floor is that rough concrete finish.

[Barbel Mick]

That does sound a little on the steep side.
Well, my other solution would be to fit as centre stand & use the turntable. 

[Mark65]

Hi, Bashplate fitted now so I'm assuming that used the centre stand mounting point  , its not a straight rotation so the dolly can be moved around to get the turn. 

https://www.motea.uk/motorbike-dolly-mover-with-wheel-chock-constands-smart-mover-max-450-kg-orange-850935-0

https://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=moto-glide&pid=32

with abba stand.

the abba might be more usefull as my paddock stand doesn't fit this bike so I need a new one the abba would sort 2 problems, the lad around the corner has the same garage floor and has his bike on the sky lift over he rough floor.

[Rixington43]

Abba stands are a great option as they go with you from bike to bike at minimal cost. I've not tried their dolly but the stands are really good.

[MisterDavey]

Check out Machine Mart, an unexpected place to find motorcycle gear, but they sell lifts, dollies and turntables.

[Mark65]

Can I assume the rubber cover over the swingarm bolt just lifts off and goes back again  for the abba or just replace with helicopter tape?
Thanks again

[Rixington43]

Yep, the rubber covers just pop out and then the adapters for the ABBA stand go into the swingarm axle bolt.
Pretty easy to install and operate solo once you've done it a couple of times.

[nigel s]

Another Abba stand fan here. After you have had a few bikes and their associated fitting kits ( I am at 4 since getting an Abba stand ) most bikes can be done with the kits you already have , saving cash .
As for the dolly on a rough concrete floor ...hmmm...dodgy.. if a little wheel catches ...
I would get a sheet of 1/2 " marine ply , not cheap shuttering ply, something decent , and stand the bike on that , much more stable for a dolly or turntable with an Abba stand.
But a center stand should be high on your list of useful buys 

[The Doctor 46]

Why not lean it on it's side stand and spin it round then just ride it out? 

[Mark65]

Zero skills in that Doctor, did have a go at reversing down the driveway tonight with my lad behind the bike, twice managed it, I liked nigels thought on a piece of marine ply, ordered the Abba bits and will report back on how it goes, I don't mind paddock stands but I have had a couple of close calls and a few scratches on the swing arm so the abba stand should be safer. Any way tomm is install Givi bars day.
Thanks again for the advice all

Mark

[nigel s]

Using the Abba on a gen 3 650 you need to fold the footpegs up first, I use some d ring straps that came with some luggage and tied them up to the frame.

[Mark65]

Hi nigel, yes they come with the stand as well.

[Upt North]

Mark.
Yes I see your conundrum and the need for a swivel plate.
Good luck.
Upt.

[Mark65]

Crash bars on now, yeah I can get it out by rolling down backwards but if it can be done an easier way I'm all for it.