DIY Motorcycle Turntable

This is my DIY motorcycle turntable.
It was fun to make and I smile every time I use it.
Total cost of supplies $67 Canadian.

[@DonMachado]

Bringing back my metal working skills. That was a great build!

[@whasumara73]

I can relate about doing a 180 after a long ride. I drive in, and I don't turn it around immediately. I wait a few hours to let it cool down. Then I go out and do the 180. Yes. A hassle. Great job Paul. Thanks for taking the time to instruct and share.

[@Doobie603]

I know you said it 3 years ago but I still agree with you to this day

[@acslater5490]

YOU ROCK! simplicity, economy and functionality. THIS is design at its best

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

This is amazing! If you sold these I would for sure buy one!

[@davebarlow4909]

That's the best one I've seen yet. Especially adding the steel around the edge for more support. I need a heavy duty one for my Pan.

[@JohnPatrick58]

What an absolutely fantastic idea, I’m making a mental note to myself “don’t over complicate the solution to a problem” thanks for posting.

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

I thought the solution was just backing it up, instead of spending hours coming up with some peeve of custom machinery. What if this is the overcomplicating you were talking about!

[@JohnPatrick58]

Your solution is absolutely right, I think, too much pushing your bike backwards could injure your legs and or back and you might slip on some oil or dust and drop the bike. I think it was very well worth the investment in time and money to make something that works so well and if you do need to use the whole of you garage floor you can just pick up the turn table and lean it against the wall, geniuses, JP

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

***** Haha yeah I know, I know. I was just being a wise-ass, hehe. Love your solution!

[@skippywinters]

I clicked like 1 minute into the video. Humble and informative from the start. thank you for your post

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thank you. Ride safe.

[@mitchellmanning1998]

This is absolutely brilliant. I'm going to look into putting this together for my 2013 Bonnie T100! And thanks for the oil change video on your Bonnie that was helpful!

[@marinaabad1532]

Dang, Paul, you have some serious skills. Good safety procedures, too.

[@michaeldelaney376]

Amazing, absolutely the best idea ive seen. Thank you sir, you have made my life a lot easier!

[@JohnSmith-ys4vg]

Simple & elegant in design and execution, well done.

[@tommyschulte2577]

already on ebay looking for a turn table. don't really need this. but it is cool. and i love building stuff. I'll have one by the end of the week. thanks for the idea.

[@kyclay58]

Love this idea. Simple yet functional.

[@MrPILLS1957]

Thanks for the video, I broke down and bought the Titan 1500 lift for doing bike repairs and maintenance. But a turn table would be a great Idea for the limited space I have left. I live in Stittsville And it's nice to see someone in our area doing these types of things. Keep up the good work ! Doug

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hey neighbor, good to hear from someone so close. Hopefully in another month we will finally get back out on the bikes. Ride safe and have fun.

[@MrPILLS1957]

Paul Pomerleau Not sure I can last that long....lol Chains for motorcycles ? ? ? Ride safe, and soon I hope for us all.

[@FreshCoastDon.007]

This is the best one I've seen on KZbin. Great job!

[@bikesmith]

Clever! Great idea and very well built. This will be a very nice winter project

[@DJSovern]

they say necessity is the mother of invention... u proved that rt here! good on ya...

[@dissectthis9640]

I wish I had the skill set and tools that you do. Nice job. Wow

[@FrankTheGonzalez]

Love the creativity

[@roymackeys]

Some Beach!!!! Works like a dam!!! Simple... you will likely never see it in production because it obviously works!!! : ) Looks like I have to make one myself. Thanks for the great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flashgordon6238]

Very cool and simple. I had a coworker in a steel mill that sunk a pneumatic piston into his garage floor. He mounted a bearing on the top the piston head with a steel channel rail on top of that. He could ride his Triumph in just like you did and spin around or use two attachment points to lift it four feet in the air with 360 degrees rotation for maintenance/cleaning.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Wow!! I wish I could do that. 4 feet in the air sure beats laying on the garage floor. Does he have a video of it that I can see?

[@flashgordon6238]

Sorry Paul, this was back in 1981. I'm pretty sure he is no longer with us.

[@bernbo]

Awesome job man, really slick.

[@jausher]

Very nice! Function over form, perfect.

[@ThatHondaChannel]

Very nice! I will be looking into one these. Thanks for the idea and video.

[@rwes2940]

Awesome job. Thanks for sharing

[@PaulPomerleau]

+rwes2940 Thank you.

[@Tacbi0325]

👍🏼 awesome !!! Bro is fantastic !!

[@rebuildranch1225]

Super simple, great job!

[@colinbest6903]

Well done simple yet effective brilliant thank you Paul Pomerleau.

[@scubasmith]

Great job and nice bike!

[@HugDeeznueces]

very nice dude! I like it!

[@carlton683]

Great job and a nice bike thanks tony

[@codgerbrown]

Well done, I think I'll have to build one.

[@vinictus9881]

Absolute chad - wish I could do this kind of stuff

[@RandomDIY09]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing. Ingenious idea that makes life simple. I just uploaded a video how I added a garage door opener to my BMW to make it easier for me when coming home.

[@axakias]

Great, great idea...Thank's for sharing.

[@PaulPomerleau]

At the 4:15 mark I cut a hole in the plate to have access for the screws going into the plywood. So I spot welded the spinner onto the plate and put wood screws into the plywood through the hole so it is all one piece. This way I can use it under the plank or directly under the centerstand of the bike so I can spin it on the spot. I also put 2 small wood screws through the plate into the plank so it doesn't slip off the spinner, it is not for any support.

[@rickt2419]

Nice video. I will build one for my drive way, so my guests can turn their cars around when they are ready to leave....

[@peterdavis8525]

Brilliant idea Just made one but seem to have a problem with the rigid frame bending have used 3/4 angle iron but doesn't seem strong enough as frame bends when bike is on it and ideas on a fix? Bike is only a small one and size of frame is 2meters by 500 mm. Thanks peter

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hi Peter, yeah 3/4" angle iron is probably too small. I am using 2" angle iron and a 2x10 wood plank that is 6 feet long. My Triumph is 500 pounds and I am 250 pounds. So I put over 700 pounds on my spinner everyday and it is holding up fine. I think you are going to have to go bigger. Also 500mm seems very wide (20") are you using a plank of wood that size? Mine is maybe half of that. Keep us up to date of what you do to fix it.

[@LoveMyKleeKai]

love it thanks a ton that solves the issue with my long sloped driveway

[@marklennerton644]

Nicely done sir!

[@cammoguy2]

Cool! Just like the cable cars in San Francisco. You need to mount a bell within reach to warn everyone to step back before you turn.

[@PaulPomerleau]

That's a great idea... I never thought of that. I could definitely do that. Thanks.

[@BXnitecrawler]

Amazing and genius

[@telestrat060]

Fantastic idea! Great video al usual.

[@ibericgirl]

Very dramatic entrance!! Again, your videos are delightful.

[@Blueknight-ri1ne]

Awesomeness. I have been trying to decide which dolly, or bike mover thing to buy. With so many over $150.00 and over $200.00 and everyone trying to get rich, not just make a buck. Let us know how your idea is doing. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hi again DJ, I use my spinner every single time I ride my bike. My neighbors actually come over to watch me spinning around. It's actually quite fun. Have a good day.

[@KayWal_JDM]

That's awesome thanks brother for the video when i get my own place i deff build one

[@wilreyes195]

nice I'm gonna make one. thanks for sharing.

[@Nate01693]

Super cool man! Ride safe!!

[@noeleenpallai2182]

Absolutely awesome

[@tcl379]

Well done sir!

[@thewordofgodPR]

Can you make me one..seriously, its genius. How much would you charge for it?

[@robk9563]

I'd miter the top end of the long board so the bike rolls on easier. Fun project.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Great idea. Simple and will make it easier as you say. Thanks for the tip.

[@Dumwun]

That is Bad Ass! Simplicity wins!

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks. I love using it.

[@KolonelKrakazTimeMachine]

Great idea man 👍

[@lxe1986]

Nice idea, this looks doable.....

[@1995dresser]

That is Badass very simple and inexpensive works Great Good Job

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks, I love it. I use it every time I am out on the bike. Even the neighbours watch me use it.

[@randyturcotte1901]

Man I need one of these I have COPD and it talked me to move my bike on my carport and I saw this and I thought I lost would be what would it cost to have one built and shipped

[@Mudux]

very nice design

[@randyturcotte1901]

Yeah how can I get one I want one really bad there just so cool how do we get in touch with this gentleman

[@frankwelch3941]

Good idea!

[@kentonquint8688]

Now that is neat.

[@cigarobsession]

Perfect!

[@jaymorris3468]

Sorry to be crude but thats f"'*:'! Awesome, period, all you need now is a Triumph, ooops you got that too, lucky man. Great stuff, you just need to make it a little extended for your new Rocket 3, (wife permitting)

[@robertmtl2629]

Just a great DIY tool. My question would be what do I need to ask for at an auto parts store or Rona, Home Depot? As if I ask for a spinner they might just look a me funny lol

[@PaulPomerleau]

+Robert Montreal It is called a Turntable Bearing, here is the 1,000 pound one that I got: www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-000-lb-turntable-bearing/A-p8148504e It is also available here: www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44042&cat=1,250,43298,43316 Hope this helps.

[@jeffsebastian2236]

Very nice thanks good video

[@PaulPomerleau]

+Jeff Sebastian Thanks Jeff.

[@jeffsebastian2236]

+Paul Pomerleau Your Welcome

[@drysuitbear]

very clever!

[@busared06]

What thickness is the angle iron

[@jausher]

How did u connect the steel plate to the 6' board?angle iron? How did u connect the steel plate to the spinner? Thanks.

[@paulkelm652]

Very nice design. Can you tell me how thick the plank is?

[@PaulPomerleau]

I bought a 2"x10"x8' plank at the local box store. So I guess the actual thickness is 1.5".

[@paulkelm652]

Paul Kelm Well I built mine 2 days ago and it works fantastic. Thanks for the idea and the video.

[@herbietdi]

Nice low profile so the car has no problem stealing your spot ;)

[@richardknott2021]

Excellent...

[@michaelpolkabla4750]

Very clever.I have a scooter trike.How would I design that turn table?

[@PaulPomerleau]

That would be something totally different. If you make it wide enough for your back wheels, then you won't be able to turn it with your feet. You might have to just ride up on a circle platform then get off and turn it by hand. You may need casters around the outside to stabilize it so it can spin. This would be a great project. Let me know if you build one and how it works. Thanks for watching.

[@JohnG11000]

I---------LIKE IT

[@Stone1108]

Love it!!

[@gsh319]

Hey.....who told the wife she could put her car in the garage...... Nice work Paul

[@ModernGolfer]

LOL, Scott. Who can tell the wife... ANYTHING! ;-)

[@josephricciardi2441]

for small bikes like his or for light super bikes its just easier to spin the bike on its side stand.

[@curvecrazy]

That’s true. You want a piece of plastic for the floor so you’d not damage it though as over time that would mess up concrete.

[@raypike9778]

Thanks for the video, just wondered how you fixed the steel sheet to the lazy susan and the angle iron and wood plank to that?

[@PaulPomerleau]

At first everything was just laying loose on top of each other. This worked well for my smaller Triumph, but as I started using the larger Victory on it things started shifting and moving so the bearing is tack welded to the metal plate just at a couple of spots then the plywood is screwed to the bearing through the small access hole in the metal plate. I then assemble the unit upside down. Lay the wood plank on the floor, place the angle iron frame over it, place the bearing assembly in the center and screw the metal plate into the wood plank, sandwiching the angle iron in between. Now nothing moves and I can use it for both my bikes. Hope this helps.

[@raypike9778]

Thanks for the fast reply, much appreciated, and very helpful, cheers Ray from the UK

[@guppy2022]

Love it, Paul. I have to make one of these. It took me about half an hour to turn my bike around in the garage the other day. It's a Kawasaki Voyager 1700. I live in Chesterville south/east of Ottawa. Where can I find one of those Lazy Susans?

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hi Allen, I use my turntable every single time, it works like a charm. I got my bearing at Princess Auto on the east side of Ottawa. Lee Valley in Ottawa has them too. Ride safe, have fun and thanks for watching.

[@dwheeler016]

I like the idea. Now I need to build somethinn heavier for my Harley bagger.

[@PaulPomerleau]

I also have a 900 lbs Victory Cross Country Tour that I use on it. Check out my Oil Change video at the 0:18 second mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56kiox6aLBgbMU Thanks for watching.

[@dwheeler016]

Looks like it handles that bagger just fine. This will be nice

[@dwheeler016]

I went into my garage and saw I have an aluminum loading ramp. Since I do not weld, I am thinking I can make it using that. Thanks for the great idea.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Excellent. Those are strong. How long is it? Depending on where your center of gravity is on your bike it may have to roll a bit forward or backwards from your rotational point. As you saw in my video, I also had to put a piece of plywood under the bearing to raise it a bit because my garage floor is tapered towards the drain. You may have to do the same depending on how your floor is. It may take a bit of tweaking before it is perfect. Good luck and keep me updated. Thanks.

[@dwheeler016]

I will probably put a square piece of steel over the spinner to give it a bit more stability. The ramp is long enough and has a lip at one end to hang on a truck bed, but I can remove that if it gets in the way. Looking forward to not making 25 point turns anymore

[@SILVERK5]

Paul... why the metal frame ? Couldn't you have done it without ? Just the plank with the bearing under it ? Seems "overdesigned"... Since I can't weld metal, I was planning on doing it with just wood and the bearing (assuming I can find one.... I haven't looked yet).

[@PaulPomerleau]

Benoît Brière Hi Benoit, absolutely you could do this with just a plank of wood. I made a metal frame because I have a welder and I like making things a bit beafier than they really need to be since I also have a fully dressed 900 lb bike. So go for it... you will love it.

[@psk1w1]

I recently saw another video on KZbin using the same bearing and a plank of wood without the steel frame. My guess is that after a while, the wood will bend, taking a permanent set and preventing the plank turning. A small improvement might be to cut the ends of the plank to a chamfer to make it easier to get the wheels onto it

[@slwhite1959]

Get the Fk out. That is so cool. I just bumped into this video by pure accident but had to watch. GLAD I did. Cant wait to show hubby. THANKS PAUL

[@ModernGolfer]

Great idea, Paul! But uh... HOW do you turn the car around? Hey, how about putting the WHOLE garage on a lazy susan??!! ;-)

[@PaulPomerleau]

LOL... When I build something I build it tough :) Actually I just wanted to show that it is low enough that I don't have to move it and still be able to pull my car in. Thanks for watching.

[@mikee994]

Great job. What brand of plasma cutter is that?

[@PaulPomerleau]

It's the cheap brand name from Princess Auto called Powerfist. I bought it on sale years ago for about $100 It works good for what I do.

[@pbcharlie]

Ok, how did you connect the metal pate lazy sue, and subsequent connection of plat to plank?

[@PaulPomerleau]

+pbcharlie At the 4:10 mark in my video I cut the round hole in the metal plate so it gave me access to the screw holes on the bearing to put wood screws through it into the wooden plank. You only need one hole. Put the screw through it then turn the plate 90 degrees to get to the next hole and so on until all screws are installed.

[@pbcharlie]

+Paul Pomerleau Thanks, and the metal plate, how did you fix that?

[@PaulPomerleau]

+pbcharlie I lightly spot welded the bearing to the plate in 2 smalls spots to keep it from sliding around, it doesn't need a lot. Make sure you shield the area around the spot weld to prevent splatter from going into the bearing area which will interfere with the rolling action.

[@SarcasticLampr4y]

that is sick

[@nomansland4811]

Clever!

[@SD07BIKER]

can you build me one! excellent work!

[@tommynikon2283]

So F'ing cool!!! Wonder if if could handle my '87 Beemer K75. About 525#, dry.

[@PaulPomerleau]

I use it on my 900# Victory Cross Country Tour. Check it out on this video at the 20 second mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56kiox6aLBgbMU

[@bigbadbikerbaz]

awesome

[@donvee19591]

how much does this bike weigh ..... this didn't work on my 2009 v star at 650 lbs :(

[@PaulPomerleau]

I use my 950 lbs Victory Cross Country Tour on it. Take a look at my video at the 18 second mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56kiox6aLBgbMU

[@donvee19591]

thank you for your fast response! .... what is your plank of wood? .... i used a 1x8 piece of oak .... is yours thicker ?

[@PaulPomerleau]

I went to Home Depot and bought a regular 2x10x8' plank. Then I went to Metal Supermarkets and bought 1.5" steel angle iron. I cut the plank down to 6' long, but in hindsight I should have made it about 7' long as the big bike just barely fits on it. Anything longer and it might be hard to spin in my little garage.

[@rodburns4944]

Paul would have the part # , Item Description and Vendor who makes that 12" bearing for your turn table . Great Idea, ideal for my small Shed. I turn my one bike it's center stand but my big touring bike has no center stand . Thanks Rod

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hi Rod, Here are a couple of links from Lee Valley and Princess Auto stores in the Ottawa Ontario area where I live: www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44042&cat=1,250,43298,43316 www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-000-lb-turntable-bearing/A-p8148504e Hope this helps.

[@agreen7555]

Cool

[@modernbike3878]

Why not build the platform and put casters wheels on it? Making a turntable is hard engineering, there is so much weight from bike and rider on it that it will not work or stop working after 2 tries. It's also a see-saw,

[@PaulPomerleau]

"Hard Engineering"... "it will not work or stop working after 2 tries"... Wow. I am still using it after all these years and I have also changed my bike to a 900 pound touring model, and it still works. Look up my Victory oil change video and you will see it in action. Thanks for watching.

[@Arvyfit]

Smart one:)!

[@benjohnson3700]

I like that

[@Majorvideonut2]

This is why a motorcycle needs a reverse. If you are parked down hill against a curb or a parking stop it is impossible to push back up that small hill to get out of the parking space.

[@ModernGolfer]

That's why ya back in to such parking spaces. Also, the Honda Goldwing and BMW K1600 have a reversing system.

[@snakebite6511]

Must be from Alberta, didn't see a front plate.

[@Ladosligese]

checked for one of these here in Denmark .. 100 bucks -.- .. so no not gonna get that one haha

[@watchmartinbastin]

Nice

[@jakkak18]

Like a boss....

[@MrPhatmanswingin]

sweet