Rotating the bike in the garage

[Grumpy]

Easier to spin it on the side stand. I do it all the time in the garage.

Only backing up, huh?

jim

 

[twowheelnut]

Easier to spin it on the side stand. I do it all the time in the garage.

Only backing up, huh?

jim

I nose in and when I wanna work on it, I spin it round so my shop lite hits the innards just right.

 

[GPRIDER]

I've been spinning my 04 FJR on the centerstand since I bought it new and also my 83 Venture since new in 83. No problems on either one. The Venture is easier to spin because it is more evenly balanced.

GP

 

[wheatonFJR]

Whatever you guys do, don't suggest any of this stuff to the guys that keep tipping otheir bikes over due to the "malfunctioning" sidestands. :dribble:

 

[escapefjrtist]

How about building the garage so you can ride in / ride out? I mean, come on....everyone needs a new storage space for the toys.

--G

 

[Arny]

I have been rebuilding a wrecked 05 this winter and have used both a square carpet sample under the center stand as well as a carpet remnant that runs the full length of the bike. The bike turns a little easier on the carpet sample than the remnant, but I find both to have worked very well to slide and turn the bike well on its center stand.

 

[feejer222]

Not enough room for a wheelie & spin it on the back wheel? :yahoo:

Seriously....what about a thin piece of polished wood, about 2' square, maybe 1/4 ply varnished, then a piece of carpet on top of that (upside down). Put the stand down on that and it should spin easily.