Anyone tried a Harbor Freight Bike Dolly for R 18 B?

[DG6n26]

Anyone tried a Harbor Freight Bike Dolly for the R 18 B? The reviews I've seen having it fitting a Road King just barely. I think the R 18 B is a few inches longer (wheelbase). Anyone know if it will work? Seems like a decent buy for the $ if it works. I could just spin it around in my garage or push it into the corner to save space.

Cheers!

I have the Black Widow all aluminum heavy duty dolly. I find it pretty much useless so I'd think the cheap ones from Harbor Freight will be junk for heavy bikes. Probably ok for a dirt bike.
https://www.blackwidowpro.com/motor...Jgjfp1BY4HdAGhRcCDQgkp1P8IIEOvOhoCk3MQAvD_BwE

 

[Gr8adv]

Yes you do, it has a wheel chock to hold the front wheel keeping the bike straight up, which saves some space if you need to store it out of the way.View attachment 4728

If you set it up properly you won’t need the straps to hold it vertical

 

[nielsm]

Looks like my search is over, https://www.wunderlichamerica.com/BMW-Motorcycle-U-Turn-Motor-Mover-XL

Also look at the dolly from Condor https://www.condor-lift.com/product/motorcycle-garage-dolly-part-gd-3500/. I have the chock and it is one of the most solidly built pieces. No worries whatsoever in it holding my R18 vertical even without straps.

 

[Deleted member 1344]

If the bike dolly at Harbor Freight is 5'4", 120 Lbs, and kind hearted, I''ll buy one.

 

[Scott Semone]

I've been eyeing the KERN-STABI X518 setup to take the weight off the tires during the Winter months in order to avoid flat spots, as well as using it as a service base-plate with a floor jack/lift; the X518 offers a dolly attachment as well.

 

[Bwana]

Yes you do, it has a wheel chock to hold the front wheel keeping the bike straight up, which saves some space if you need to store it out of the way.View attachment 4728

Sorry, off topic, but, what bike is that? Looks cool just from that shot..

 

[Julio]

Anyone tried a Harbor Freight Bike Dolly for the R 18 B? The reviews I've seen having it fitting a Road King just barely. I think the R 18 B is a few inches longer (wheelbase). Anyone know if it will work? Seems like a decent buy for the $ if it works. I could just spin it around in my garage or push it into the corner to save space.

Cheers!

Yes, I tried and it doesn't fit. I returned it.

 

[Scott Semone]

For the money and convenience for each of us, who don't own and aren't well trained in welding something together; I think the Kern-Stabi X518 is the way to go.

I've been able to perform the annual 6k service without having to raise the bike any higher than what the X518 offers; meaning, I haven't had to raise it with my floor jack as pictured below: