DIY Motorcycle Dolly

So way up north in Alaska its rather important to get your car in the garage. This hasn't happened for my family yet this year because my motorcycle. It's not that the bike is to big but that I don't have to room to get it against the back wall. I decided to make a dolly to park on allowing me to spin the bike 360° without pulling an Austin Powers parking move. LOL!
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[@kruzzin5]

That is fantastic! Your how to is the best BY FAR on KZbin. I rode my motorcycle to Alaska a few years ago...Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage and Chicken, Alaska for the best food! Amazing!

[@Cromwell648]

All it needs is a piece at the front to stop you riding off the end. Great idea 🇬🇧

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

Nice. Every time I build vs buy thinks like this it take me more time and money than I planned.

[@hossp2365]

I love the cigarette while working. A little bit of history right there ..... :)

[@MunkeyJoe75]

nicely done Dave!!! and the coffee shout-out was awesome!! love your stuff brother!!

[@556Raven]

+Munkey Joe Thank you!!!

[@pheenix42]

Interesting use of C rails to add rigidity. Nice!

[@556Raven]

Thank you!

[@archieh4058]

I don't have C rails but I have bed frames - ill have to use that and drill the holes.

[@didierlemaire5528]

Very good simple super efficient job, I like it.. I will be buying the equipment this weekend.. Thank you for this very good video.. A Biker from France 😉👍✌️🇨🇵.

[@raelynnreilly6787]

What did you use to stop it from moving when you rode the bike on to it? I have an ultra and I I know she will make the dolly move once the wheel hits it

[@archieh4058]

I think just the weight from the front tire pushing into the ground kept it from moving, i watched that part several times.

[@scottcates]

Nice build

[@ferdinandmontalvo8510]

Hey noticed you’re part of the CVMA are you still in. I’m in Florida chapter. I like what you did there with the DIY dolly gonna try and replicate it. Just one question why did you go with the slant on the metal peace’s

[@mickuk9700]

good job

[@keithtinks1]

I'd be really concerned about sparks/metal filings getting welded to my bike paintwork/front screen with it anywhere near the project. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@valentinochandler5939]

Instablaster.

[@andreamiller1026]

What’s up brother cvma I’m down in Panama City 20-9 awesome video

[@556Raven]

Fairbanks 43-2 brother. Thanks for the view. Check the channel. I did a guidon topper and base for our chapter up here. I’m rather proud of it.

[@mikevi33023]

but you almost couldn't touch the ground , how high is it, how tall are you ? is the bike lowered ?

[@YahFllr]

Perhaps add one more long board to make the dolly wide enough to put your feet on it instead tippy toeing on the cement.

[@codysexton2195]

Thats awesome brother. I should have thought of that before I sold my bike.

[@556Raven]

+Cody Sexton I'm really pleased with it. Don't know how I ever used the garage without it. 😜

[@codysexton2195]

556Raven I would be happy if I could just get in my garage lol. Seems to be a catch all since I built it.

[@556Raven]

+Cody Sexton I know that feeling. I have to set a weekly clean up goal or I won't be able to walk in there by the end of any given month.

[@codysexton2195]

556Raven I sold two motorcycles and a mower this year and still dont have room. I stood there afterward and was like did I even sell anything lol. oh well.

[@556Raven]

+Cody Sexton dang.... I hate when that happens. Lol

[@YahFllr]

I had to add a 5 ft orange plastic dow rod to the center of the front. My fairing completely covers the front, can't see the front tire or fender, so I keep the rod in view down the center of my handlebars to stay lined up with the dolly. I also added a ramp on the front so as to drive straight off instead of backing off the dolly.

[@ito2791]

Excellent work, sir! Thanks for sharing!

[@556Raven]

+ito2791 thank you?

[@556Raven]

+ito2791 that was meant to be a ! Not a ? Lol

[@ito2791]

No worries 😉. I gotcha

[@556Raven]

+ito2791 thank you very much and your welcome.

[@RJTickler]

Really nice design. What are those metal rails called that you used and where did you get them? I need to make one of these for my street glide.

[@556Raven]

+RJ Tickler SUPERSTRUT 1-5/8-in x 1-5/8-in Gold-Galvanized Half Slot Channel Strut from Lowe's.

[@556Raven]

+RJ Tickler in 10 foot sections.

[@556Raven]

+RJ Tickler and thank you for the kind words. Let me know if I can answer anything about the build. I'm no expert but I have been in a holiday inn express before. Lol

[@coreysanfordsr.8294]

Awesome

[@realgdman4u1]

Very nice build! May I ask what size bolts, washers and lock nuts you used? And can you get them in bulk from Lowes?

[@556Raven]

+Zaren thank you! Every bit of it came from Lowe's all bulk stuff. The bolts are 3/8-16x4 and the nuts and washers are the ones that fit. 3/8 size socket. Not sure on the actual detail of them as I ruined that section of the box they came in.

[@realgdman4u1]

Thank you for the reply! Thinking of doing this myself. I have a bunch of 5/16x6" carriage bolts, nuts , and washers. I'm not sure if they will work, so I may go pick up some 3/8's. That's the largest size bit I have laying around. I've watched a lot of DIY dolly vids and yours seems not ONLY effective, but not to much hardware involved!

[@realgdman4u1]

Hey! I'm finally starting my build based on your video. I'm assuming with a 2004(ish) HD Road King Police edition, you cut your boards to 8 feet? That would give you a two feet section for the ramp? Also, assuming you did the same with the superstrut, you end up with cross sections for the middle undercarriage? I have a Honda Interstate and my boards are treated 2x12x10's that I am cutting down to 8 feet. If I do this right, I will have almost half a superstrut left and a 2x12x2 section of lumber. Thoughts?

[@DeweyKentM]

Nice job! I can't decide what's prettiest; the dolly, the bike, or your flag ;)

[@556Raven]

+UkeMasterDewey thanks. 😎

[@showcasecharlie11]

Looks sweet. alot of guys complain about being on the bike putting it on these or a lift. I just walk it up in 1st using clutch and front brake...good job. I might build one myself. was it significantly cheaper than buying a premade unit?

[@556Raven]

+Charles Power it actually was slightly more expensive then if I had just bought one. I probably way over did the bracing. But I really enjoyed marking it and I know it will last my lifetime.

[@556Raven]

+Donald Trump I was hopeing to make it cheaper than an assembled one but it was actually about the same.

[@MySqueakyfoot]

Happy New Year Raven. Are you able to see the aurora from where you are ?

[@556Raven]

+Tim Saunders on a clear night I sure can. It's amazing! I highly recommend getting it on your bucket list. If I can find a camera good enough to capture them there will be videos ;-)

[@MySqueakyfoot]

That is very cool. Will do.

[@bepriceless]

Why in the world didn't you get the right size bolts?

[@ronbad12]

Maybe he just used what he already had on hand. Not a lot of Home Depots in Alaska and sometimes you just don't want to wait on the mail.

[@akshaykrishna5832]

The satisfaction of cutting them down must have been tremendous.

[@patriotlady2259]

How much did this all cost you when it was all said and done. Excellent craftsmanship!

[@556Raven]

+Teresa Inscoe about $200 which is a little more than if I had just bought a cheap aluminum one from amazon. Lol. But I have extra wood and bolts left for future projects and the pride of making it myself. Thank you for the interest and the compliment. ;-)

[@maryswagner57]

Did you have "plans" or just an idea in your head? Great solution! Happy New Year from the warm South.

[@556Raven]

+Mary S Wagner just a idea in my head... decided to wing it. I'm really happy with the results. Happy new year from the top of the world!

[@niteranger]

Sweet bike dude lol I wanna get a trike tho...

[@mariuszlubiszewski3060]

Graet idea thank you.

[@mericanpatriot4205]

Can you post your list of materials?

[@556Raven]

I’ll see if I can find what I used.....

[@556Raven]

It was a lot of “stuff I had in the garage”

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Instead of buying a $600 Condor for my bike I'll build this one.

[@slickman1953]

With all the money and effort you spent, you could have purchased one.

[@waltdudley8375]

Where did you get the wheels from?

[@556Raven]

Lowe’s.

[@jsimanella]

It works, but that was painful to watch.

[@43wagonwheel]

Cant crush cans during storage.

[@aerochick0087]

coffee life is the best life. da da da da da

[@stephenie772]

🏆🏆🏆

[@terryhollingsworth1097]

A thing of beauty. Well done.

[@snakebite6511]

My only concern would be the stability when riding on, those wheels didn't look like they lock to keep the dolly on place, sooner or later the dolly will slide and the bike goes down. I would use one of these but i think i would add breaks for when riding onto the dolly. overall good video

[@556Raven]

+Snake Bite the wheels do lock and it has been stable so far. I'm sure that after years of use it will wear and probably need upgrading of one form or another. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@davidhodge6542]

Noticed in the video from the start of loading the bike to on there is lost time. Question: Did you have any support at the beginning or does it pop up until you can get the front wheel past the first rollers?

[@556Raven]

+Snake Bite it doesent move at all. The wheels are set just right and it's heavy enough that as long as the breaks are set it doesent have any issues loading. And yes the wheel placement was more luck than a plan.

[@davem5333]

Great idea. If I were to build one, I would put a wheel chock to store the bike upright. Take less space. I have a Gold Wing so getting off would be easy. Just use the reverse.

[@menopillion9853]

Noice!