How to build a motorcycle dolly?

[Cho787]

 

  

 

Hi all, 

I am trying to build this motorcycle dolly to be able to manoeuvre it around the garage easily. I have attached some photos. This may be out of my skill set but looking to try out and thought you guys could help me get started.

cheers,

Anthony 

[Noyade]

Afternoon @Cho787 

I had a quick Google - this one looked promising and an easy build...

[JacobZ]

Hi @Cho787,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

The example @Noyade has linked to looks like it would work, but you need to take into consideration the weight applied. If you have a heavy motorcycle than the one in the video, you may need to use thicker materials or add additional bracing. 

I imagine you could also fashion something out of steel RHS, Metal Mate 2400 x 600 x 2mm Tread Plate and suitably strong heavy-duty castors.

Allow me to tag @Nailbag, @Dave-1 and @DIYGnome to see if they have any ideas.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

Hi @Cho787 

Depending on the value and weight of your bike, I would be seriously considering a purpose built trolly. Though reasonably easy to build, the cost of materials and time vs what's readily available isn't vastly different. I can say this with experience as I have a 250kgs adventure bike that I need to do a 5-point turn in order to ride it straight out of my garage nest time round.

There are a lot of considerations besides structural build like height in order to ride the bike on to the trolly but still have a solid foot on the ground to disembark without dropping it. if your keen to built it yourself, definitely stick with metals over timber as its will be a lighter, slimmer and lower profile over any timber one.

Regards, Nailbag

[Dave-1]

Morning @Cho787 

I like the idea but as I read through both @JacobZ and @Nailbag 's warnings really came to the front of mind. 

Not sure how heavy your bike is or how large.

But a "Purpose built" dolly may be the way to go. Something that has cost you $$$$ or more Id be a little cautious of making something up unless you are an experienced welder. I dont ride a bike but have been told that picking up a fallen over bike can be a little hard...

Dave