Center Stand Dolly

Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 12:42 pm

Any of you guys have any experience or have used one of these center stand dollies?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/396546157442

I been looking for something to help turn the bikes around for parking in the garage. wondered if these are OK or pure Chinese junk and don't work.
From what I can find, there are only 2 or 3 manufacturers or designs. ranging from 60.00 - 90.00

Just don't want to throw good money away if they don't work that well.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 12:21 pm

I have 2 of them and they worked great on smooth surfaces

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 3:16 pm

That one looks a bit flimsy, also only rated at 500-lb so not good for an F bike. I have a Park-N-Move dolly from Admore lighting, rated at 1100-lb that easily handles an 1800 Goldwing. And, as a bonus it's made in Canada. As Ed commented, it works good on a smooth floor. Pits in the concrete can act as brakes. You will pay more than that though.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:07 pm

basmn wrote:

I have 2 of them and they worked great on smooth surfaces

thanks for the input.
any more difficulty getting the bike on and off the center stand?

i'm just looking for any easier way to spin the bikes around in the garage. I have to pull in head first , then turn them around. since its a little bit of an incline, I can't push them in backwards

Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 9:53 pm

I use a Park-N-Move although its a bit pricey. I suggest that you roll the rear tire onto a 1/2" board. It makes it easier to use the centre stand on the roller.

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 12:41 am

bee-jay wrote:

basmn wrote:

I have 2 of them and they worked great on smooth surfaces

thanks for the input.
any more difficulty getting the bike on and off the center stand?

i'm just looking for any easier way to spin the bikes around in the garage. I have to pull in head first , then turn them around. since its a little bit of an incline, I can't push them in backwards

That's what I used them for..held my 1100 and FZ1 no problem. The profile is nice and low but as with any a bit more of a tug is needed to get the bike up on the center stand. That dolly also has a brake, great for coming off the stand.. got mine from capsco moto here in canada...made in China I'm sure

Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 12:52 am

Wulph wrote:

That one looks a bit flimsy, also only rated at 500-lb so not good for an F bike. I have a Park-N-Move dolly from Admore lighting, rated at 1100-lb that easily handles an 1800 Goldwing. And, as a bonus it's made in Canada. As Ed commented, it works good on a smooth floor. Pits in the concrete can act as brakes. You will pay more than that though.

Gabe, what do you need a Dolly for. You can turn a tractor trailer around in your garage 😁

Posted: Sun May 18, 2025 7:39 pm

I made a turntable out of a Home Depot lazy Susan. Had a friend cut a circular piece of metal and bolted them together. Costs next to nothing, and works great.