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30-08-07, 10:33 PM
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Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
As the title says, anyone know of a thingy ( not sure of the technical name for it ) that would let me turn my bike around in a confined space...
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30-08-07, 10:53 PM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
try m&p .......... busters
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30-08-07, 11:07 PM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
you already got one, it's called the side stand.
Honestly, You can rock the bike up on the sidestand and spin it around in it's own length. Hold the rear grab rail and the left bar, pull up onto side stand and lean bike on your hip, spin bike as required. With a bit of practice you can spin it 90 degrees easily.
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31-08-07, 08:34 AM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=567197#
This is the one from m&p I've been thinking about making my own, there doesn't seem much to it. |
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31-08-07, 03:27 PM
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31-08-07, 06:51 PM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
I have been looking at a "lazy Suzy" type mat that spins for the bike. In order for it to work you need to have a centre stand.
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31-08-07, 09:32 PM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
No Grab rail
Im short & unfit & dont want to drop it :P Jas.. & 2dizzy really why bother... |
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01-09-07, 10:56 AM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
OK so no grab rail..... Try reachin over the bike and holding the rear bodywork, can hanger etc. Just try moving it a few degrees to start with, you'll soon get to grips to spinning it on the sidestand.
There was a thread on this a few months ago, so if you can find it you may get some tips from that.
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02-09-07, 10:36 PM
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 Because i spend far far to much time on here! but did you know that Ripon is actually the oldest town in Britain  it even predates london & hastings (theres something you wish you didn't know  )
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03-09-07, 07:36 AM
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Re: Gizmo for turning a bike in a confined area ? :)
I bought one over the weekend just need to let it arrive and I will review it.
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