Turntable for my 99 RSV

[Lepapehermann]

I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike.

Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable.

A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!!

Total cost around $70 :mo money:


My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it.

I have included a few pictures for those who may be interested.:canada:

[Sleeperhawk]

Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway.

Now is only that could be used as a jack also.

:lightbulb: :thumbsup2:

[Acadieman]

Boy that`s a nice looking job.You should be Proud!!:cool10::cool10::cool10:

[Eddie]

now that is cool. who needs reverse

[awsmsrv]

now that is cool. who needs reverse
Kinda hard to take it with you, isn't it? :rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Eck]

[quote=Lepapehermann;62477]
I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike.



VERY NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I want one.........

I havent had time to begin even looking at making one.
I just finished a couple other mods I was working on...now Im going on vacation all next week..when I get back Ill start..

Again, that does look great!!

[Eddie]

When I first seen the title of this thread I was thinking turntable as in record player. Why Not , it would go great with the cass. Player

[Freebird]

Very nice. You do good work.

[Little Bob]

Now thats cool. Great job :cool10: :cool10: :cool10:

[cecdoo]

Pretty slick:cool10:

[juggler]

Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway.

Now is only that could be used as a jack also.

:lightbulb: :thumbsup2:

You got that right. My driveway is uphill all the way. I usually back out and turn side ways across the driveway then take off down the driveway. I wish I could use this, but I just don't have the room to spin the bike.

[chabicheka]

:thumbsup: :clap2:

[Rocket]

I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike.

Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable.

A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!!

Total cost around $70 :mo money:


My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it.

I have included a few pictures for those who may be interested.:canada:

Looks like you beat out Eck, for coming up with an alternate bike turntable, to the commercial one I posted previously. You beat the suggested budget of $100. (in CAD yet), I like the bearing setup too.

I was told of an even quicker cheap method the other day, but a centre stand is required. 2 pizza pans 1 @ 10", 1 @ 12", a little oil in 12 pan for lube, put smaller pan on top. push down on rear end to bring front tire off of ground & walk around with it, rotating the bike. There is a person that does this with his goldwing, but he changes out the pans every year.

[Carbon_One]

The ideas folks here come up with amaze me at times. So many cool ideas. As much as I'd like one of these turntables I don't have the room for one. If I did I sure would have one thou.
Great job there on this one Lepapehermann
Larry

[Squidley]

You have a great imagination there, that is very nice :happy34:

[Black Ice]

Great job. I love seeing what people's imagination can create.

[Trondomatic]

Sweet! I want one for my Batcave too! (I'm assuming you've been thinking about this since watching to old Batman series on TV - I know I have!)

Cheers!
Trond

[Jetson]

Hey, you built a wooden Motorpark! I bought one like yours made of polished aluminum. No work, beautiful, smooth, but I paid 1000.00 Good Job!:)

[Jetson]

Hey, you built a wooden Motopark! Pretty cool, I bought one made out of polished aluminum. Looks great, smooth, convenient, but I paid 1000.00 Good job!

[Jetson]

Sorry, posted twice, didn't think it worked the first time. New at this!

[Lepapehermann]

Hey, you built a wooden Motopark! Pretty cool, I bought one made out of polished aluminum. Looks great, smooth, convenient, but I paid 1000.00 Good job!

The only difference between yours and mine is the price (+$930 for you!), they both do the job effortless.
:) :) :)

[Lepapehermann]

Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway.

Now is only that could be used as a jack also.

:lightbulb: :thumbsup2:


You can't have it all!!! jack and turntable.
:) :)

[bikerjohn]

Cool idea!!
What kind glus did you use to hold it?

BikerJohn

[Lone Eagle]

[quote=Lepapehermann;62477]
I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike.

Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable.
A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!!
My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it.

WOW - THAT IS AWESOME, HERMANN. Tools, time, but moreso knowledge and imagination. Do you think those wheels would gradually pick up stuff from the floor to cause them to stop turning?

:thumbsup: :clap2:

[Lepapehermann]

Cool idea!!
What kind glus did you use to hold it?

BikerJohn

PICTURE 1

I used DURAL industrial carpenter glue G2300, it's a pretty good glue that I use for all my woodworking projects.


Picture 2

Also note, in the included photo, the center strip that has a different color, this is due to the surface that has been treated with sand while the paint was still wet, the surface (center strip only) is now like coarse sand paper.

[Lepapehermann]

WOW - THAT IS AWESOME, HERMANN. Tools, time, but moreso knowledge and imagination. Do you think those wheels would gradually pick up stuff from the floor to cause them to stop turning? [/B]

:thumbsup: :clap2:



The wheel, in reality, are bearings and the concrete surface in the garage is extremely hard so I don't expect any dust buildup.

I will certainly have to keep the floor clean, sweeping it from time to time should be enough to keep the dirt out of the way.

All the bearings are aligned according to the radius of the turntable so they roll flat and at the right angle eliminating any possible skew that could generate dust buildup.

[kantornado]

Lepapehermann that turntable is very cool and like most people the first thing I thought of was well a "turntable" and had to see the thread.

You are one smart fellow, GOOD JOB.................................Ron

[bigbiker]

I use a piece of teflon 18x18x 1/4 with my center stand from Ricon .Work perfectly .

[Lepapehermann]

Great if you have a centerstand but if you don't http://www.venturerider.org/forum/images/icons/icon9.gif !!!!!!!!!!

I use a piece of teflon 18x18x 1/4 with my center stand from Ricon .Work perfectly .

[Jetson]

Mine turns on nylon wheels, they can't get clogged with dirt, and don't wear out. I don't have a center stand, either. If you aren't going to build one yourself, I think it was worth it.

[Lepapehermann]

The turntable is now secured onto the garage floor and the bike is on it.
Turning my ride around is a breeze, I couldn't be happier with the whole thing.
I wanted to ride today but we had some snow last night.... I will have to wait a little longer.

[danh]

What a great idea! Any chance you can make another and ship out? Maybe partial assembly by purchaser? Really nice job.

[yamtom]

Sell the plans specifically for a few bux although they would hardly be necessary. I am thinking, yes use that pizza pan, but oil, and a bunch of small ball bearings, with a quarter inch plate, but you would need the center stand to work it.

[RedRider]

I saw a 'turntable for my bike' and first thought - there is someone in this world that the cassette is too advanced for.:stickpoke:

Upon further reveiw, nice work.

RR