I just got done building my “Lazy Susan” and it is working great! Cost me a bit more then yours did due to the price of lumber. It was still less then $50 and I’m very happy to spend that amount ( or more) for something that prevents aggravation and tension from almost dropping my bike every time I tried to maneuver it in and out of my backyard shed. As a 76 year old that still loves to ride, this contraption is priceless. Thank you very much for this well done video. 😃
That’s great to hear! Ya it saved me a 6+ point turn every day. And I had a light bike. Super handy in tight spaces. Not sure what you’re riding but the next one I build, I’ll prob go with a sturdier wood which will definitely bring the price tag up. Nice thing too is the lazy susans we’re using are rated at 1000lbs so great for most bikes. Safe ridin!
So good and exactly what I was looking for. I have three bikes in my garage with another two more coming soon. I hate doing the Austin Powers turn to get them sorted after a ride. I really wanted a turn table but did not want to spend big money on one. This one is simple and effective.
I've made one of these before. They work, but make sure your feet can reach down when you climb up the extra few inches on the board. If not, you could tip over when you reach the top. You'll have to add extra smaller boards to the sides of the main board so you can put your feet down. Sorry if this sounds complicated. It's really not.
That makes perfect sense. Luckily that bike rides low, but I did think about adding those sideboards in the event I picked up an adventure bike or something. How'd you fix your side boards to the main board?
Wattz Monster That’s awesome! Total quarantine project if you have the supplies to make it happen. Don’t hesitate to share the build with me when it’s done!
Oh, a man after my own heart. It's the most brilliant bodge. I think we even have some timber that will do. I am so fed up with trying to shove my bike backwards up a gravelly mound into the shed. Now in one bold move I can zoom up the ramp, gravel flying, and twizzle elegantly round on this brilliant thing. I have longish legs and a CBF 250 so I'll reach the floor. I guess I might screw it up now and then but hey. Thank you bro'.
You're very welcome! You saw my dirt backyard. Those Austin Powers turns got so old so quick! Love hearing that this little lazy susan did the trick for your Honda.
I thank you for posting this . I have purchased two purpouse made motorcycle movers , neither of them work as ground is too rough. I am going to order lazy susan from amazon right now . As long as I can turn bike round thats all that matters . Cheers Ben
That's great Paul! You're very welcome. I too was really the needing something for rough ground. I think that's why this build works for a lot of people. Small wheels on a sectioned concrete slab just doesn't cut it in a lot of situations. I'm stoked that you're giving it go!
Lube is definitely a good idea. It took about 10 months before it started to feel noticeably gravely in it's turning. And I'm in LA where the weather doesn't change all that much, but a little lube would've definitely helped. As for the ends, I made 45 degree cuts within a week. Good recommendation!
Perfect! simple great idea.....I have a similar situation in a carport, the twenty point turn arounds SUCK!!! I ordered the susan..be here (hopefully Corona Free) 14th of May...this is 2020. The year no one will forget. I have an Ultra Classic, i hope it holds 870 plus#'s stable enough. This would be slick! I'll let you know. Thanks again for your time on this.
Carmino Chellino 20 pt turns suck!! I guess you could source some stronger wood if weight was a concern. If you check the comments, I think some people may have mentioned it working (or not) at heavier weights. Either way, please report back if it works or not!
wow. I'd like to add a platform for the kickstand and put wheels on that so i can use it for a dolly as well. Amazing, i will try to build this. Thank you!
Awesome! Ya if you pull it off, please share! Obviously, I went for the cheapo version in uneven dirt. Anything that required a kickstand mount seemed to require a lot more effort and reinforced by metal.
Good for you with some back yard ingenuity. Thats the way it used to be for generations in this country. Now people just buy something on ebay or Amazon and dont THINK about solutions. We can ALL tell you how you could improve it. But you had a NEED. And set out to build your own cheap idea that totally WORKS. And you didn't need it to be permanent of fancy. Glad to see sombody under 30 looking up from they're cell phone long enough to actually DO something constructive. My hat is off to ya Buddy. Luckily, I have a nice garage to park my HUGE Yamaha 1300 Royal Star Tour Deluxe in. I did the 8 point turn cuz didnt want to back out. Problem...not enough room inside for lazy susan idea. And the metal bike gliders they sell are expensive and CHEAPLY made. SO --I BACK OUT ;)
I appreciate that a lot. And I agree with ya. Did what I needed and suuuper cheap. Thatʻs a beast of a bike. Looks like about 850! Iʻm only 600lbs. And I wish I was in my 20ʻs-about to cross the 35 mark! Either way, I agree with you whole heartedly. I shoot photos a lot too and as much as I try to publish my photo work on Instagram, Iʻll never keep up with the desire to just shoot as an excuse to be in nature. Nothing beats practical know-how in the real world. *I hope someone else says that 20 years from now. Thanks again John!
that's just genius . I'm going to make me one like that , i was thinking i need something elaborate like dig a round hole out and concrete with a stub axle from a car and a round steel plate with support casters around the outside of the plate , but this will do the trick nicely , simple cheap and effective
Yup and that was the goal. Lowest level of effort but gets the job done. But your approach would be a nice long term solution. If you do it you’ll have to share a link if you post photos or vids publicly.
Awesome solution to turning a bike in a tight spot. I would also carve out a channel at the front of the board to make it easier to drive up on. And anchor it down. You can dig a hole and pour some concrete for a solid mount.
Agreed with both of those things! If it wasn't a rental house, I'd definitely consider a concrete pour. It would push the cost above $25, but might be worth it!
FYI - there's a few more anchoring suggestions below. As I haven't anchored before I'm not sure the best approach, but under Wooley689's comment, someone mentions using some bent rebar too.
Simple and cheap, but above all does the job. May I suggest a slight mod. Each end of the long board could do with cutting at an angle so to acts more like a ramp so its easier to run the bike up onto it.
Agree 100%. I didn't have a miter saw and the crappy saw I used in the vid busted after only a few cuts. But ya for sure those simple cuts would do wonders!
Oh amazing! Ya I saw a handful on amazon.co.uk, but not sure if/what would be shipped internationally and cost additional custom's fees. For the sake of anyone else purchasing out of the UK, would you mind dropping a link your search results on eBay?
Hi Ben, there are quite a lot of UK sellers on eBay, stocking 12" Lazy Susans at £10.55 which is $14.95 mine came within 2 days, problem is, I didnt read the description for the one I bought, and its a 100lb capacity, Wa Wa Waaaa, my bike is a 1700 Roadstar Silverado weighing in at 330k or 776lb, I'm still going to use It though, It looks identical to yours, If it fails i will have to by a stronger one.
Oh whoa! Obviously, this is 100% your call, but I would seriously consider saving yourself the work of doing it twice. It's only two more days. The reason being, the longer board (that you ride your bike up onto) is going bow/bend a little bit. When that happens, the construction of the 450kg lazy susan will handle the bending weight. I'm guessing here, but I'd bet the 100lbs lazy susan (especially if it's the square top/bottom one) will likely break apart. It's less about the ball bearings and more about the construction of the lazy susan relative to what the weight does to the boards. BUT if you end up trying with success with your 100lbs lazy susan, please let me know! I'd be very curious! That'd be crazy if it worked!
for a few more dollars you need to get some old bed rails (yard sale). you'll need to do some cutting and drilling but you can use them to stiffen the top board for heavier bikes. 5 or 6 feet on each side centered is plenty. or if you can find some old angle iron/steel laying around, clean them up to look pretty. i think you put the lazy susan upside down by the way.
Yeah totally could do some kind of rails. I went for lowest effort and cheapest I could get away with. It certainly lasted the 18 months of daily use. But this is also California and didn’t get much rain so didn’t have to worry about warping.
Hey Dana - I think that'd be an amazing (and cheap) addition that would help a lot of people with heavier bikes! Since I look at this build like a community project, do you have any recommendations on casters that might work in a dirt application with reasonably low clearance? I certainly thought about that, but ultimately didn't find anything that fit the bill. Let me know!
Nice work man, simple, but practical. I don't know about durability, if your going to leave that out in the weather. Could already see that board flexing on your first try. Great design, I might try building the same design, but with a steel frame.
Thanks! Ya steel frame would've put me over budget both in material and rust protection. But if you go for it please share! My next build, I'd definitely consider a steel frame and weather "proofing". My bike is fairly light (584lbs wet), and it lasted well over a year before I had to move and didn't need the turntable anymore.
Thanks for the video, I'm going to make one myself. I was thinking that, as mine will be sitting on a hard garage floor, perhaps I don't even need the smaller piece of wood and that the lazy susan can sit straight on the floor. Appreciate that wouldn't work in your case, with a dirt floor
If that’s the case I probably wouldn’t use pine wood. That bike was 584lbs and the top board on my build bowed a bit when mounted. In your scenario it would probably scrape a concrete floor when rotating to the point of being a problem/nuisance. Though maybe there’s some low profile casters that are strong enough for the underside of the ends of the top board. You could always try it with cheap materials and add your base/bottom board if necessary.
Its a good idea, but I just use my kickstand!! The older Gsxrs have super strong kickstands and I've been doing this for probably 16 years now!! Good video though!!!
Totally! Thought about that woulda been a pain for my backyard based on where I had to park bc I’d have to get off and back on just to spin it and park.
So I built one of these from your video and posted it to TikTok and everyone is asking me who and where to get info so I’m sending them to your page. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻
@@michaelquintana7553 that’s a good idea. I’ve seen another guy do that. He had his bike shed in his backyard but little more than a walking path to get his bike in and out. Have fun on the build!
Darn; now I have to change the plans of the new building. I like the idea of rotating the bike in the shop. I will need to also build this on tracks to slide the bike against the wall after I’ve rotated it. I’ll use this concept.
Thank you for sharing this... Once I back out of my garage there is no turning my bike around... Without great difficulty. I was wondering if I make the bottom board longer it would support my kickstand,or if I will need something else... My bike is very heavy 750 pounds wet. When I put kickstand down it already leans way to much. Any ideas
Good question. The only cheap/easy thing that comes to mind (but haven't tried) would be to attach another cut of board to That way you could flip out the the base board (2ft one in the video) with a hinge. You might have to introduce metal to the equation. Again, my approach was crude and cheap. I'm sure with some finessing you could make it happen!
If you wanted to use it for parking, i think that another removable board would work with bolts out the bottom. The bolts could slide into holes in the base and then the side stand could rest on that. The board would buck up to the main board to keep it from spinning while on the stand.
definitely dig that idea. I'd love to see someone build a parkable version while keeping it super cheap. That was why I made this one. Everything else required metal work which I wasn't interested in. My only concern would be the longer plank bowing over time with sustained weight. At least for a single 2x12. I'm sure there's a solve for that that wouldn't be too crazy. If you ever end up pulling that off for some reason, would love to see it!
On the AMAZON add for the lazy susan you posted, when saving it to a "list", there are suggested-related items. One was mountable roller ball bearings. So to answer the Idea Dave Nichol suggested, you could add a couple of those to each end of the board you drive on. Thus letting the 8'-2x12 roll easier on a concrete floor and give it some support---"SAG ISSUE". But would raise the ride on "BUMP" just a bit. But probably still doable. And raise your price tag just a bit. But this was a No frills great idea. Thats how they did HUGE trains back in the day. WELL DONE. As Red Green used to say.." If the Women don't find ya HANDSOME, at least they'll find ya HANDY !"
@@johnbrockafeller hahaha! Apologies for missing this comment from a few months back. That's a good alternative. Also awesome to know that's how they used to do it for big machinery like trains. Thanks for getting back to Dave on this!
Ben C I saw you measuring the length several times along the wide of the wood board. When using a square ruller it is just needed one mark at the desired length and then the square makes a line perfectly perpendicular to the board’s edge. This way you save time.
@@luisvelarde8999 Ah, I see what you're saying. Yes, you're 100% right. I think I was probably doing that for effect so I would have time to drop a title over it.
Great idea. Thanks I'll definitely give this a shot. Beats buying a jack lift which is what I was going to do.However it's totally unnecessary to drill pilot holes in pine. just drive those screws. Also making multiplearks on your boards is a total waste of time when you're using a T square. Not picking on you just trying to save people time. Excellent job! Where did you get that lazy suzy?
Can't say I'm carpenter. I knew there'd be little things like that. Got the lazy susan on amazon. The link to the exact one is the description (if it's still available). Otherwise any 1000lbs capacity one should do. It's the wood that's going to stretch under the weight of your bike obviously.
Who is downvoting this video? People who enjoy doing the Austin Powers turn and dropping their bike? Soon as it warms up, I'll be building one for my Rocket. I may splash out on CCH since it'll sit outside most of the time.
Haha seriously?! Totally got tired of the 10-pt turn hahaha. But ya know, it prob wasn't what they needed and they're grumpy I did make the video for them. Where's the CCH?
SO worth it! I was doing 10-point turns before. It was ridiculous. I'm imagining your fix is as simple as a longer pine board to start with. I started w/ a 10ft length (cut into 8ft ramp + 2ft base). Maybe 12ft will give you the 10ft ramp you need and you still have a 2ft base. Also, remember that the weight of your bike isn't necessarily distributed at the exact center of your bike. In other words, don't just measure the length of your bike and make your ramp cuts. You'll want to make sure you have extra inches (up to a foot) on the front and back. Then you can cut the ends of the ramp as necessary...but that can easily be done once you've put the pieces together. Let me know how it goes!
Well My bike is 730 pounds and when centered, both 8 Foot wood ends touch the ground and I can’t turn it with Me on the bike. If I get off, the 3 5/8’s height prevents Me from using the kick stand without a board under it, and that board gets in the way of the 2 foot section on the shed floor. Shed is 10 foot deep and 16 feet wide with 2 Harley’s. I finally took a 2X4 and cut two 1 1/2" pieces and screwed them into the sides and now it can hold either bike and I can do a 90 degree turn and back the bike into its parking space and put the dolly up in the shelving area, out of the way. At least I did not have to spend any more money, and glad the 2 x 4 worked for My problem.
Slightly modded 2007 Honda Shadow VT750. I hated the tank paint jobs on those things and was lucky to find one where the previous owner already took care of that.
Hi Ben, wow great idea my house is the same,short on space ..also I'm short on my inside leg measurements, I'm just getting my toes down on ground when I'm on the bike..any ideas as your platform looks high...
Hey Frankie - that’s a good question. So I’m about 5’ 10” and obviously it depends on you and your bike, but with this build you’re only lifting off the ground about 3-3.5 inches. Each board in my vid is going to be about 1.5” in height in their position as seen. Add another fraction of an inch for the lazy Susan. The only thing I could thing of (for you) is if you made a much larger base to also support you putting your feet down - at least you could keep 1.5” less height to the ground. Short on a bike is tough but I have to imagine there’s a way to get crafty. Even if it’s tossin on some home made (over boot) slip on clogs w/ rubber lining on the bottom for grip.
@@BenRenschen Ben,I love your line "I have to imagine there's a way to get crafty".. brilliant...your right, imagination is the key.A larger platform might be an answer,the "boot attachment" Idea, yet again great ,I will keep you updated.. thanks for getting back so quickly.
Bikes that have center stands wouldn’t need the long board, but only enough coverage to place the center Stand on the wood, hole up the bike, then pivot, 👍 work, going to Amazon now to get me one 👍
Thanks Eli! If you out something together for your GS, please share! Others have suggested an extra width of board at the center for kickstand, but no one has produced a build yet. I’d love to see a build that only uses a small rotating board. I think the trick would be getting high enough that you could drop the center stand down and still spin (particularly on a GS). Again would love to see it if you choose to go that route! Bc I want to believe it’s possible too just never had the need to pull it off.
@@BenRenschen That’s exactly what I’m going to try, a single, sturdy slab of wood and the lazy, and prop the center stand, then spin it. Just hope the concentrated weight of the bike doesn’t harm the lazy as I prop it up on the stand , /Wood,?, I’ll keep you posted, thanks for the idea 👍
Great question but I moved a couple years after. I got a solid two years out of it though. And it probably could’ve gone for a bit longer. But I also lived in LA where weather was pretty reliable and not too often “bad”. So many factors to consider but if you end up testing it out in adverse weather I’d love to hear your experience.
easy to build with the right tools! Lazy Susan is in the description! I got mine on Amazon but hardware stores should also have, just need to call around a bit.
You know tbat lazy susan is upside down, right? They are directional...The side with the big access holes goes on top. It will wear the bearings way faster that way if you don't flip it over..
That’s a great idea. My challenge with that was that uneven ground so I needed the 8ft board to bow towards me when mounting and level off as I spun. That said I bet there could’ve been some other tweaks that would make grounding the preferred method and not very expensive.
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I just got done building my “Lazy Susan” and it is working great! Cost me a bit more then yours did due to the price of lumber. It was still less then $50 and I’m very happy to spend that amount ( or more) for something that prevents aggravation and tension from almost dropping my bike every time I tried to maneuver it in and out of my backyard shed. As a 76 year old that still loves to ride, this contraption is priceless. Thank you very much for this well done video. 😃
That’s great to hear! Ya it saved me a 6+ point turn every day. And I had a light bike. Super handy in tight spaces. Not sure what you’re riding but the next one I build, I’ll prob go with a sturdier wood which will definitely bring the price tag up. Nice thing too is the lazy susans we’re using are rated at 1000lbs so great for most bikes. Safe ridin!
Game, set, and match: Renschen! 😊
That was so satisfying to watch. The music, no voices, the bike sound, the methodic approach. Love it man. Nice work.
Thanks, Tim. I appreciate that you "get it".
For the definition of
Genius.
Look up this man.
Respect.
Right back at ya John. Thank you for the kind words!
I built my turntable in about 25 mins. using this video. It's the best one on TH-cam. Thanks broski.
Awesome man. Love that!!
Ben! This is exactly what I need. Simple but effective. Thanks for sharing the build.
Of course! Hope the build turns out great!
So good and exactly what I was looking for.
I have three bikes in my garage with another two more coming soon. I hate doing the Austin Powers turn to get them sorted after a ride.
I really wanted a turn table but did not want to spend big money on one. This one is simple and effective.
Ya that million point turn was the main enemy! Enjoy the build. I'd love to see a pic when you're done building.
That was great, very concise and easy to follow. Good job on the build. Thanks for posting it!
Of course! This month marks 1 year since the build and it still works great! Signs of wear, but still does the job well!
I've made one of these before. They work, but make sure your feet can reach down when you climb up the extra few inches on the board. If not, you could tip over when you reach the top. You'll have to add extra smaller boards to the sides of the main board so you can put your feet down. Sorry if this sounds complicated. It's really not.
That makes perfect sense. Luckily that bike rides low, but I did think about adding those sideboards in the event I picked up an adventure bike or something. How'd you fix your side boards to the main board?
Many thanks for your video. I copied it and can now turn around my BMW 1100 in my shed. Brilliant!
motney hill that’s awesome!! of course!!! Any interest in sharing a quick video via email?
Great that some people have the skills and ingenuity to DIY. Congrats, brother.
Thank you!
I have to say you made it look easy and a great idea.
hey mate, thanks for this . I just made one following you guide for my triumph speedmaster 865. works a treat, no more 10 point turns.... thanks
A Man haha that was as me too! Glad you were able to duplicate. If you ever get a vid of it, please send over!!
Legend has it that he is still on that lazy Susan turning circles... The bike finally ran out of gas.
The truth is that the man ran out of gas and the bike spins on without him.
@@BenRenschen hahaha! Thanks for the idea.
Bro made my life so much easier in a packed garage thanks for the idea
Christopher Brown great! I bet it’ll last a while if it’s protected from the elements!! Lmk how it goes!
Hats off to this man -
Killer idea! Perfect project for Quarantine 😲 Definitely gonna make a couple for self and friends. Thank you man!! Keep Rockin & Ride On!
Wattz Monster That’s awesome! Total quarantine project if you have the supplies to make it happen. Don’t hesitate to share the build with me when it’s done!
Oh, a man after my own heart. It's the most brilliant bodge. I think we even have some timber that will do. I am so fed up with trying to shove my bike backwards up a gravelly mound into the shed. Now in one bold move I can zoom up the ramp, gravel flying, and twizzle elegantly round on this brilliant thing. I have longish legs and a CBF 250 so I'll reach the floor. I guess I might screw it up now and then but hey. Thank you bro'.
You're very welcome! You saw my dirt backyard. Those Austin Powers turns got so old so quick! Love hearing that this little lazy susan did the trick for your Honda.
Thanks for the hook up! I'll be building one of these this weekend.
Bob Tom awesome! Let me know how it goes!!
@@BenRenschen The lazy susan wont be delivered til next week. This is so cool thanks again.
Bob Tom awesome. Have fun with the build!
I thank you for posting this . I have purchased two purpouse made motorcycle movers , neither of them work as ground is too rough. I am going to order lazy susan from amazon right now . As long as I can turn bike round thats all that matters . Cheers Ben
That's great Paul! You're very welcome. I too was really the needing something for rough ground. I think that's why this build works for a lot of people. Small wheels on a sectioned concrete slab just doesn't cut it in a lot of situations. I'm stoked that you're giving it go!
I'd put some lube on the lazy suzan for the weather and also miter each end of the long board to make it easier to roll the bike on. Great idea & job!
Lube is definitely a good idea. It took about 10 months before it started to feel noticeably gravely in it's turning. And I'm in LA where the weather doesn't change all that much, but a little lube would've definitely helped. As for the ends, I made 45 degree cuts within a week. Good recommendation!
Absolutely fantastic idea mate I'm making mine today...thank you for this video tutorial...safe riding mate 😊😊
Great! Right back at ya!
I like the thinking and execution of this project. Simple and easy to follow. Great job !!!!
Jay Damhar thanks!
Ingenious and simple. Thanks!
I've seen a lot of videos on different ideas this is the best and most inexpensive one good job man.
politicalobservor awesome dude. Ya "cheap" was the crux to pulling this off! Still works about a year later too.
Perfect! simple great idea.....I have a similar situation in a carport, the twenty point turn arounds SUCK!!! I ordered the susan..be here (hopefully Corona Free) 14th of May...this is 2020. The year no one will forget. I have an Ultra Classic, i hope it holds 870 plus#'s stable enough. This would be slick! I'll let you know. Thanks again for your time on this.
Carmino Chellino 20 pt turns suck!! I guess you could source some stronger wood if weight was a concern. If you check the comments, I think some people may have mentioned it working (or not) at heavier weights. Either way, please report back if it works or not!
@@BenRenschen will do. the turntable is supposed to be delivered 14th...TBC.
hahahaha mine is a 25 point turn, sick of it. How did it work out for you?
The place where I store my FJR1300 is small, so this came up as a wonderful solution. Tx.
Amazing. Yup, as you can see that was my issue too!
just watched some other vids. This is by far the best and simplest. Thanks for sharing.
Ya man absolutely. That was the reason I made a vid!
Friggin' awesome build dude! Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for posting this!
Of course! Glad it was helpful! Super simple too.
Simple, cheap and easy. Awesome. Thanks man.
Chris Wood of course!
wow. I'd like to add a platform for the kickstand and put wheels on that so i can use it for a dolly as well. Amazing, i will try to build this. Thank you!
Awesome! Ya if you pull it off, please share! Obviously, I went for the cheapo version in uneven dirt. Anything that required a kickstand mount seemed to require a lot more effort and reinforced by metal.
more people should start using Torx heads instead of the ancient phillips etc .. ty for the video dude
Your welcome. Out of curiosity, what makes you say that about torx?
This is a cool idea, it has a lot of potential.
Simple. Effective. Give that man an 'engineering degree'. Kudos, Ben! ;-)
I'll take it!! haha
Good for you with some back yard ingenuity. Thats the way it used to be for generations in this country. Now people just buy something on ebay or Amazon and dont THINK about solutions. We can ALL tell you how you could improve it. But you had a NEED. And set out to build your own cheap idea that totally WORKS. And you didn't need it to be permanent of fancy. Glad to see sombody under 30 looking up from they're cell phone long enough to actually DO something constructive. My hat is off to ya Buddy. Luckily, I have a nice garage to park my HUGE Yamaha 1300 Royal Star Tour Deluxe in. I did the 8 point turn cuz didnt want to back out. Problem...not enough room inside for lazy susan idea. And the metal bike gliders they sell are expensive and CHEAPLY made. SO --I BACK OUT ;)
I appreciate that a lot. And I agree with ya. Did what I needed and suuuper cheap. Thatʻs a beast of a bike. Looks like about 850! Iʻm only 600lbs. And I wish I was in my 20ʻs-about to cross the 35 mark! Either way, I agree with you whole heartedly. I shoot photos a lot too and as much as I try to publish my photo work on Instagram, Iʻll never keep up with the desire to just shoot as an excuse to be in nature. Nothing beats practical know-how in the real world. *I hope someone else says that 20 years from now. Thanks again John!
that's just genius . I'm going to make me one like that , i was thinking i need something elaborate like dig a round hole out and concrete with a stub axle from a car and a round steel plate with support casters around the outside of the plate , but this will do the trick nicely , simple cheap and effective
Yup and that was the goal. Lowest level of effort but gets the job done. But your approach would be a nice long term solution. If you do it you’ll have to share a link if you post photos or vids publicly.
Thank you Brother, gonna make mine this weekend.
Of course! Let us know how it goes!
Lubing the screws with beeswax from an old candle or ivory soap bar will make driving wood screws much easier in wood. Cool project.
ch47av8r that's a cool tip. I'll give it a go next time!
Awesome solution to turning a bike in a tight spot. I would also carve out a channel at the front of the board to make it easier to drive up on. And anchor it down. You can dig a hole and pour some concrete for a solid mount.
Agreed with both of those things! If it wasn't a rental house, I'd definitely consider a concrete pour. It would push the cost above $25, but might be worth it!
FYI - there's a few more anchoring suggestions below. As I haven't anchored before I'm not sure the best approach, but under Wooley689's comment, someone mentions using some bent rebar too.
KUDOS TO YOU! I am seriously thinking of making it. This makes so much sense :)
Do it! Was totally worth it if the situation calls for it. It’s easy and cheap! Even though I know prices are more expensive now.
Simple and cheap, but above all does the job.
May I suggest a slight mod. Each end of the long board could do with cutting at an angle so to acts more like a ramp so its easier to run the bike up onto it.
Agree 100%. I didn't have a miter saw and the crappy saw I used in the vid busted after only a few cuts. But ya for sure those simple cuts would do wonders!
Thankyou I appreciate your instructions
Of course.
This is brilliant! I watched the getting on and turning and riding of a few times.... Perfect👌stop sign looks useful too!
eweepurburger it worked for a good 18 months before I pitched it!
That’s awesome. I have the bearing now. Now to get busy.
good luck! let me know how it turns out!
Ben Renschen I will, thanks.
Dude! Slick as hell! Thanx
great Job !!!! great Video !!! I will be making that in the future
Awesome Glenn! If you share your success anywhere, please drop a link so we can see it in action!
Cheers mate excellent will def be building one 👍
Awesome, Matt. Let me know how it goes.
Brilliant Idea, great post, thanks for sharing. only problem I have is, finding a Lazy Susan, or something similar in the UK.
Loads on eBay, So I've ordered one.
Oh amazing! Ya I saw a handful on amazon.co.uk, but not sure if/what would be shipped internationally and cost additional custom's fees. For the sake of anyone else purchasing out of the UK, would you mind dropping a link your search results on eBay?
Hi Ben, there are quite a lot of UK sellers on eBay, stocking 12" Lazy Susans at £10.55 which is $14.95 mine came within 2 days, problem is, I didnt read the description for the one I bought, and its a 100lb capacity, Wa Wa Waaaa, my bike is a 1700 Roadstar Silverado weighing in at 330k or 776lb, I'm still going to use It though, It looks identical to yours, If it fails i will have to by a stronger one.
Oh whoa! Obviously, this is 100% your call, but I would seriously consider saving yourself the work of doing it twice. It's only two more days. The reason being, the longer board (that you ride your bike up onto) is going bow/bend a little bit. When that happens, the construction of the 450kg lazy susan will handle the bending weight. I'm guessing here, but I'd bet the 100lbs lazy susan (especially if it's the square top/bottom one) will likely break apart. It's less about the ball bearings and more about the construction of the lazy susan relative to what the weight does to the boards. BUT if you end up trying with success with your 100lbs lazy susan, please let me know! I'd be very curious! That'd be crazy if it worked!
Got mine from Amazon
This is GREAT. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you!!!
Of course!!!
Sure it I's it didn't cost him nothing but my dad's time in the wood power tools
Will it work clockwise?
Definitely.
oh wow got to build me one of these...cheers biker dude
Worth it!
Wow! Very creative!!!
hahahaha omg that's such simple genius. I'm definitely giving this a go
Hey CJ! If you do I would love to see how it goes for ya.
for a few more dollars you need to get some old bed rails (yard sale). you'll need to do some cutting and drilling but you can use them to stiffen the top board for heavier bikes. 5 or 6 feet on each side centered is plenty. or if you can find some old angle iron/steel laying around, clean them up to look pretty. i think you put the lazy susan upside down by the way.
Yeah totally could do some kind of rails. I went for lowest effort and cheapest I could get away with. It certainly lasted the 18 months of daily use. But this is also California and didn’t get much rain so didn’t have to worry about warping.
Add a caster on each end of the top/long board , to stop the bowing and help it rotate ..
Hey Dana - I think that'd be an amazing (and cheap) addition that would help a lot of people with heavier bikes! Since I look at this build like a community project, do you have any recommendations on casters that might work in a dirt application with reasonably low clearance? I certainly thought about that, but ultimately didn't find anything that fit the bill. Let me know!
This is awesome. Thanks for posting it.
Of course. Good luck on your build if you're doing it.
A great piece of stuff.
Excellent ❤
Love it. And so easy. Thank you for sharing this.
Of course. Super easy and cheap was the priority!
Good idea! Thanks
Thanks man! If you build, please share here!
Nice work man, simple, but practical. I don't know about durability, if your going to leave that out in the weather. Could already see that board flexing on your first try. Great design, I might try building the same design, but with a steel frame.
Thanks! Ya steel frame would've put me over budget both in material and rust protection. But if you go for it please share! My next build, I'd definitely consider a steel frame and weather "proofing". My bike is fairly light (584lbs wet), and it lasted well over a year before I had to move and didn't need the turntable anymore.
Pure genius!
Thanks Jimmy! Works like a charm if you pick a strong enough wood to support your bike weight!
Excellent! But what happens when you put the kick stand down?
Steve Bennet you fall over!
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Seriously. Where / how does the kickstand get planted??
@@aloisius4188 it doesn’t in my design bc it wasn’t necessary. If you figure out how to fix it securely in your design please share!
very cool !!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks James!
So good
Thanks Neeko. Let me know if you end up building. Would love to see results!
Awesome deal
Awesome
Thanks for the video, I'm going to make one myself. I was thinking that, as mine will be sitting on a hard garage floor, perhaps I don't even need the smaller piece of wood and that the lazy susan can sit straight on the floor. Appreciate that wouldn't work in your case, with a dirt floor
If that’s the case I probably wouldn’t use pine wood. That bike was 584lbs and the top board on my build bowed a bit when mounted. In your scenario it would probably scrape a concrete floor when rotating to the point of being a problem/nuisance. Though maybe there’s some low profile casters that are strong enough for the underside of the ends of the top board. You could always try it with cheap materials and add your base/bottom board if necessary.
Its a good idea, but I just use my kickstand!! The older Gsxrs have super strong kickstands and I've been doing this for probably 16 years now!! Good video though!!!
Totally! Thought about that woulda been a pain for my backyard based on where I had to park bc I’d have to get off and back on just to spin it and park.
@@BenRenschen very true!! Lol.
So I built one of these from your video and posted it to TikTok and everyone is asking me who and where to get info so I’m sending them to your page. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻
That’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing. How’d your build turn out??
@@BenRenschen turned out great. Thanks for your video
@@Burgerdog75 love to hear that. And you’re very welcome.
@@BenRenschen @burgerdog75 TikTok
That’s awesome!!
Thanks Gary!
Brilliant!!!
This is Great!!!! Great Job!!
Thanks!
@@BenRenschen your welcome, I'm going to use it on another application, creating a box shed 360 go round
@@michaelquintana7553 that’s a good idea. I’ve seen another guy do that. He had his bike shed in his backyard but little more than a walking path to get his bike in and out. Have fun on the build!
@@BenRenschen jajajaja will try
Brilliant
Darn; now I have to change the plans of the new building. I like the idea of rotating the bike in the shop. I will need to also build this on tracks to slide the bike against the wall after I’ve rotated it.
I’ll use this concept.
That sounds like an awesome build. Please share when you finish!
Perfect.
Thanks, Ed.
Thank you for sharing this... Once I back out of my garage there is no turning my bike around... Without great difficulty. I was wondering if I make the bottom board longer it would support my kickstand,or if I will need something else... My bike is very heavy 750 pounds wet. When I put kickstand down it already leans way to much. Any ideas
Good question. The only cheap/easy thing that comes to mind (but haven't tried) would be to attach another cut of board to That way you could flip out the the base board (2ft one in the video) with a hinge. You might have to introduce metal to the equation. Again, my approach was crude and cheap. I'm sure with some finessing you could make it happen!
If you wanted to use it for parking, i think that another removable board would work with bolts out the bottom. The bolts could slide into holes in the base and then the side stand could rest on that. The board would buck up to the main board to keep it from spinning while on the stand.
definitely dig that idea. I'd love to see someone build a parkable version while keeping it super cheap. That was why I made this one. Everything else required metal work which I wasn't interested in. My only concern would be the longer plank bowing over time with sustained weight. At least for a single 2x12. I'm sure there's a solve for that that wouldn't be too crazy. If you ever end up pulling that off for some reason, would love to see it!
On the AMAZON add for the lazy susan you posted, when saving it to a "list", there are suggested-related items. One was mountable roller ball bearings. So to answer the Idea Dave Nichol suggested, you could add a couple of those to each end of the board you drive on. Thus letting the 8'-2x12 roll easier on a concrete floor and give it some support---"SAG ISSUE". But would raise the ride on "BUMP" just a bit. But probably still doable. And raise your price tag just a bit. But this was a No frills great idea. Thats how they did HUGE trains back in the day. WELL DONE. As Red Green used to say.." If the Women don't find ya HANDSOME, at least they'll find ya HANDY !"
OR if you have a center stand and a garage.....buy this th-cam.com/video/u_Sdu57bNSQ/w-d-xo.html
@@johnbrockafeller hahaha! Apologies for missing this comment from a few months back. That's a good alternative. Also awesome to know that's how they used to do it for big machinery like trains. Thanks for getting back to Dave on this!
no need to measure several times if you are using a square ruler. Beside this, this is a very good idea.
Hey Luis. Appreciate the feedback. For the sake of others, can you clarify what you mean?
Ben C I saw you measuring the length several times along the wide of the wood board. When using a square ruller it is just needed one mark at the desired length and then the square makes a line perfectly perpendicular to the board’s edge. This way you save time.
@@luisvelarde8999 Ah, I see what you're saying. Yes, you're 100% right. I think I was probably doing that for effect so I would have time to drop a title over it.
Great idea. Thanks I'll definitely give this a shot. Beats buying a jack lift which is what I was going to do.However it's totally unnecessary to drill pilot holes in pine. just drive those screws.
Also making multiplearks on your boards is a total waste of time when you're using a T square. Not picking on you just trying to save people time. Excellent job! Where did you get that lazy suzy?
Can't say I'm carpenter. I knew there'd be little things like that. Got the lazy susan on amazon. The link to the exact one is the description (if it's still available). Otherwise any 1000lbs capacity one should do. It's the wood that's going to stretch under the weight of your bike obviously.
Who is downvoting this video? People who enjoy doing the Austin Powers turn and dropping their bike?
Soon as it warms up, I'll be building one for my Rocket. I may splash out on CCH since it'll sit outside most of the time.
Haha seriously?! Totally got tired of the 10-pt turn hahaha. But ya know, it prob wasn't what they needed and they're grumpy I did make the video for them. Where's the CCH?
Awesome...
Very nice.
u made that look too easy, and i need one for my bike too! I have to check the footprint of the bike, mine might be a bit longer. TY
SO worth it! I was doing 10-point turns before. It was ridiculous. I'm imagining your fix is as simple as a longer pine board to start with. I started w/ a 10ft length (cut into 8ft ramp + 2ft base). Maybe 12ft will give you the 10ft ramp you need and you still have a 2ft base.
Also, remember that the weight of your bike isn't necessarily distributed at the exact center of your bike. In other words, don't just measure the length of your bike and make your ramp cuts. You'll want to make sure you have extra inches (up to a foot) on the front and back. Then you can cut the ends of the ramp as necessary...but that can easily be done once you've put the pieces together.
Let me know how it goes!
👍👏 very nice
Well My bike is 730 pounds and when
centered, both 8 Foot wood ends touch the ground
and I can’t turn it with Me on the bike.
If I get off, the 3 5/8’s height prevents
Me from using the kick stand without
a board under it, and that board gets in the way of
the 2 foot section on the shed floor. Shed is 10 foot
deep and 16 feet wide with 2 Harley’s.
I finally took a 2X4 and cut two 1 1/2" pieces and
screwed them into the sides and now it can hold
either bike and I can do a 90 degree turn and back the
bike into its parking space and put the dolly up in the
shelving area, out of the way.
At least I did not have to spend any more money, and glad the 2 x 4 worked for My problem.
I like that bike which model and year is that?
Slightly modded 2007 Honda Shadow VT750. I hated the tank paint jobs on those things and was lucky to find one where the previous owner already took care of that.
Genio!
Awesome idea for the budget minded motorcyclist! Where do you get the lazy Susan part from Home Depot or kitchen supply warehouse.
I got mine on Amazon but I’m sure you could find a heavier duty one at Home Depot or Lowe’s or something.
Thanks 👍
Is this wide enough for the kickstand to come down if you have a Harley
What I built was not for storage, but it probably wouldn’t be too much work to figure out how to make that work.
That idea came from a back in construction (40+ years and dealing with commercial and residential)
And a good one at that. If I still lived there I prob would give that go.
awesome
Thanks! Sorry I missed this from ONE YEAR AGO! haha
Hi Ben, wow great idea my house is the same,short on space ..also I'm short on my inside leg measurements, I'm just getting my toes down on ground when I'm on the bike..any ideas as your platform looks high...
Hey Frankie - that’s a good question. So I’m about 5’ 10” and obviously it depends on you and your bike, but with this build you’re only lifting off the ground about 3-3.5 inches. Each board in my vid is going to be about 1.5” in height in their position as seen. Add another fraction of an inch for the lazy Susan. The only thing I could thing of (for you) is if you made a much larger base to also support you putting your feet down - at least you could keep 1.5” less height to the ground. Short on a bike is tough but I have to imagine there’s a way to get crafty. Even if it’s tossin on some home made (over boot) slip on clogs w/ rubber lining on the bottom for grip.
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Ben,I love your line "I have to imagine there's a way to get crafty".. brilliant...your right, imagination is the key.A larger platform might be an answer,the "boot attachment" Idea, yet again great ,I will keep you updated.. thanks for getting back so quickly.
@@snagbrock of course! Good luck and report back if you figure out a solution!
Молодец парень. Жму руку.
Bikes that have center stands wouldn’t need the long board, but only enough coverage to place the center Stand on the wood, hole up the bike, then pivot, 👍 work, going to Amazon now to get me one 👍
Thanks Eli! If you out something together for your GS, please share! Others have suggested an extra width of board at the center for kickstand, but no one has produced a build yet. I’d love to see a build that only uses a small rotating board. I think the trick would be getting high enough that you could drop the center stand down and still spin (particularly on a GS). Again would love to see it if you choose to go that route! Bc I want to believe it’s possible too just never had the need to pull it off.
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That’s exactly what I’m going to try, a single, sturdy slab of wood and the lazy, and prop the center stand, then spin it.
Just hope the concentrated weight of the bike doesn’t harm the lazy as I prop it up on the stand , /Wood,?, I’ll keep you posted, thanks for the idea 👍
@@elithegreat6463 in theory it should work bc 1000lbs. Please do report back. Been curious about this exact build for a while.
@@elithegreat6463 and of course you’re welcome. This kind of stuff is a riot! Good luck on your version!
Great stuff buddy!
Thanks Rosalie! Sorry I missed this comment when you dropped it a few months back.
How has the longer plank held up?
Great question but I moved a couple years after. I got a solid two years out of it though. And it probably could’ve gone for a bit longer. But I also lived in LA where weather was pretty reliable and not too often “bad”. So many factors to consider but if you end up testing it out in adverse weather I’d love to hear your experience.
Where do you find the lazy Susan apparatus?
Hey Aaron - Check the description for a link. Otherwise look up “1000lbs capacity lazy susan”
Way Cool - Very Ingenious! I want one. Where did you find the Lazy Susan thing?
easy to build with the right tools! Lazy Susan is in the description! I got mine on Amazon but hardware stores should also have, just need to call around a bit.
@@BenRenschen Thank You Sir; I think I'll round up all the parts & take it to a friend & say "do This" I can't even make clay Ashtrays.
@@thuringervonsausage5232 haha good thing otherwise you might’ve ended up with a ceramic lazy susan!
You know tbat lazy susan is upside down, right? They are directional...The side with the big access holes goes on top. It will wear the bearings way faster that way if you don't flip it over..
Whoops. At least the point is made that this is possible, right? haha
Just one thing I would add , 4 gutter spikes through the two ft piece and drove into the ground.
That’s a great idea. My challenge with that was that uneven ground so I needed the 8ft board to bow towards me when mounting and level off as I spun. That said I bet there could’ve been some other tweaks that would make grounding the preferred method and not very expensive.
Im making a video of motorcyclist with circus acts, can I use parts of your video?
If you give me credit in the description on TH-cam and link to the original video here, go ahead!