This video was very helpful and for your issue with sliding. I added 3M stop skid tape on both sides of the Ramp/Stops and that has made the dolly secure. I was able to walk my Harley up on the dolly with little to no effort. Thanks
I bought one of these three years ago and only now am I putting it together. I used your video as instructions because I can't find the instruction manual. LOL. The way I plan to remedy the roll away bug is drill a center hole and permanently anchor it on a pivot in the floor. I park my bike in the house and that's the only use for that room. Ride in, park, pivot, ride out. :) Thanks for the video instructions.
OMG! I wished I had viewed your video prior to trying to load my bike. I had the exact same issue and ended up laying the bike on it's side. Pulled a Hammy trying to hold up my Street Glide by myself while the bike was half on the dolly but it moved. They need to add additional wheel brakes. It can be dangerous. Thanks for the video.
The little ramp at both ends is designed to lift the dolly up off the wheels so it doesn't move when you ride onto it. Put the handle down on both ends then try driving up onto it.
@@cbonz7734 I believe the problem is a slippery floor. Maybe try something to rest grips of the ramp on. Maybe those adhesive tread gripper things (tape)at HarborFreight that are used on steps or ramps!?
The design is for you to flip the stops in both ends so it lifts the 4 wheels off the ground. That should allow the weight of the whole dolly to stay in place by the friction. Then you flip the levers again to drop it back on the wheels and roll it away. I hope that is how it works. Still waiting for mine to come in.
It does. But big bikes like this are a bit long for it. There is a rod for each end of the dolly. I only use the front one. And I leave the bike 1st gear.
Great video my friend. I just put mine together after watching you. Unfortunately my bike is a tad too long, and the kick stand goes out too far. Guess I’ll be selling it on Craig’s List. I have a 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300.
Thank you so much now I know who to set it up one little problem is but it’s not your problem is I have a long drive way so I know I have to put something under the wheel of the dolly from moving . Thanks
I discovered when I moved to another house with a slightly rougher concrete floor it didn't do it. So my guess it slides easier on very smooth concrete.
At 64, the 2016 103 FLD gives me weight issues if I tip the bike over too much with the bar turned to the left. I have a 08 SP1200L that I can pick up off the ground and stand it up, and because of the weight, She is easy...…….. I have a 10 x 16 foot shed, and getting the two bikes in is a pain. I saw a video where a dolly bearing that was good for 1K pds and only 12 bucks, would be my best bet? two berrings and a 16' 2 x 10 cut in half and a few nuts and bolts wont cost 160 bucks as two of Your HF dolly. I know in your case, You wanted to move it over against the garage wall, but I can drive in either bike at an angle and do a 180 and park it. I would like to know your thoughts and I liked the video, well done !
That's what I was afraid of it moving when you try to go up ramp what I came up with solution put rubber under ramp so when front tire roles onto to ramp rubber catches floor keeping it still
These do need some mods , I think the kickstand moving could be fixed by adding 2x4 to front and back of kickstand, once bike is parked you have your kickstand location.
@@cbonz7734 I wedged my scooter into the corner so I could get my truck in from the snowstorm. As I saw you pulling your truck in I was ordering the dolly.😁
Your bike moved on the stand when you demo'd pushing it around at 13:55. That could ruin your day. Ever cause a problem? $90 about 5 years ago. Now it's $130. Let's go Brandon!
I tried it with the levers in both positions and it still did it. It was only cured when I moved to a home where the garage had a slightly rougher floor.
This video was very helpful and for your issue with sliding. I added 3M stop skid tape on both sides of the Ramp/Stops and that has made the dolly secure. I was able to walk my Harley up on the dolly with little to no effort. Thanks
or bolt or glue a thick rubber piece of mat or trucker mud flapp
I bought one of these three years ago and only now am I putting it together. I used your video as instructions because I can't find the instruction manual. LOL. The way I plan to remedy the roll away bug is drill a center hole and permanently anchor it on a pivot in the floor. I park my bike in the house and that's the only use for that room. Ride in, park, pivot, ride out. :) Thanks for the video instructions.
OMG! I wished I had viewed your video prior to trying to load my bike. I had the exact same issue and ended up laying the bike on it's side. Pulled a Hammy trying to hold up my Street Glide by myself while the bike was half on the dolly but it moved. They need to add additional wheel brakes. It can be dangerous. Thanks for the video.
The little ramp at both ends is designed to lift the dolly up off the wheels so it doesn't move when you ride onto it. Put the handle down on both ends then try driving up onto it.
Nope, did the same thing.
@@cbonz7734 I believe the problem is a slippery floor. Maybe try something to rest grips of the ramp on. Maybe those adhesive tread gripper things (tape)at HarborFreight that are used on steps or ramps!?
I own that model of dolly and have the same problems with it not staying in place. It’s not the best dolly but gets the job done.
I have needed one yet. But have a number of friends who love them.
Sold me...Just went and bought mine. Can't be beat for $99
The design is for you to flip the stops in both ends so it lifts the 4 wheels off the ground. That should allow the weight of the whole dolly to stay in place by the friction. Then you flip the levers again to drop it back on the wheels and roll it away. I hope that is how it works. Still waiting for mine to come in.
Great job on the video. Would like to see a version that would have a wheel choke that could keep it locked in better.
It does. But big bikes like this are a bit long for it. There is a rod for each end of the dolly. I only use the front one. And I leave the bike 1st gear.
You were about 2 inches from the kickstand folding and the bike falling off at 13:55 😱
Thanks for video; think I'll use your guide to complete my when it arrives.
Great video my friend. I just put mine together after watching you. Unfortunately my bike is a tad too long, and the kick stand goes out too far. Guess I’ll be selling it on Craig’s List. I have a 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300.
Great job and thanks so much !!!
Thank you so much now I know who to set it up one little problem is but it’s not your problem is I have a long drive way so I know I have to put something under the wheel of the dolly from moving . Thanks
Two rubber door stoppers will keep it from moving.
You didn't have the front skidplate/stopper down - that's why it slid out
yep
It did it both ways.
you have to have the front swing arm down also for it to not move. Haven't had any problems with my 16 ultra classic on it.
Tried this with mine, no difference , still moves.
I discovered when I moved to another house with a slightly rougher concrete floor it didn't do it. So my guess it slides easier on very smooth concrete.
Is it the 94 inch one
Put a couple self tappers in the bottom of brake system for an extra 1/4 inch so it doesn't roll
good job bonz
On my harbor freight dolly it looks like my new low rider is leaning over too much. Do you notice extra lean with yours?
I have a problem fitting the kick stand on my Road Star. It's too long.
Same problem for me. Kickstand is longer than outrigger tray and i must TIP (off balance) to right side to get kickstand down and up
At 64, the 2016 103 FLD gives me weight issues if I tip the bike over too much with the bar turned to the left. I have a 08 SP1200L that I can
pick up off the ground and stand it up, and because of the weight, She is easy...…….. I have a 10 x 16 foot shed, and getting the two bikes
in is a pain. I saw a video where a dolly bearing that was good for 1K pds and only 12 bucks, would be my best bet? two berrings and
a 16' 2 x 10 cut in half and a few nuts and bolts wont cost 160 bucks as two of Your HF dolly. I know in your case, You wanted to
move it over against the garage wall, but I can drive in either bike at an angle and do a 180 and park it. I would like to know your thoughts
and I liked the video, well done !
My dolly manual say's NOT to ride the bike on or off the dolly. Maybe that's how "they" at Harbor Freight solved the problem.
The front is not properly engaged that is why it slides..
Can you change the casters to locking casters to hold it from moving ?
I went to a smaller bike that doesn't do it. I'm sure though your idea would probably work.
I have two of these dollies and neither slid when both of the ramps are down. Look at the video and you will see the front ramp is up.
Nope, did it both ways. Didn't do it when I moved to a house with a slightly rougher concrete floor however.
That's what I was afraid of it moving when you try to go up ramp what I came up with solution put rubber under ramp so when front tire roles onto to ramp rubber catches floor keeping it still
Tried that, just tore up the rubber after a while.
Oh I see wow their has to be a way not leaning up against wall
thank you so much for the video. how wide is this? I have a HD With rear tyre 240/40-R18, can it fit? Thnx
My tire size was 180/65 X16 and that was probably maxed out so your width probably will not fit
I have this dolly. I have 2 ‘82 FLT’s. Neither sits stable upon it And neither kickstand will fit into the outrigger tray.
get bigger dollie wheels with the foot brake
I noticed the kick stand moved back when you push bike around. Anymore bike would be down.
It does move a bit but the bike doesn't move enough to be a problem, just be sure it's in gear.
These do need some mods , I think the kickstand moving could be fixed by adding 2x4 to front and back of kickstand, once bike is parked you have your kickstand location.
so your car goes in too! how wide is your garage? mine is tiny.
About 10"
@@cbonz7734 I wedged my scooter into the corner so I could get my truck in from the snowstorm. As I saw you pulling your truck in I was ordering the dolly.😁
Watch my video on how I combated this issue
Link?
Damn if you don’t need a workbench and a rolling garage chair.
I've since moved, have both now!
This dolly from Harbor Freight won't fit a Indian because of its longer wheelbase.
Your bike moved on the stand when you demo'd pushing it around at 13:55. That could ruin your day. Ever cause a problem? $90 about 5 years ago. Now it's $130. Let's go Brandon!
Never caused a problem and while I demo'd the push around typically I was way less extreme.
Seems to be too much bike for you, man.
If you wheelie the front of the bike onto it..... just sayin'. Problem solved. ;-)
Bro, you doing to much….. you didn’t have the front lever forward when you first attempt. You need to watch your editing.
I tried it with the levers in both positions and it still did it. It was only cured when I moved to a home where the garage had a slightly rougher floor.
The stuff in the rest of the world is Metric.
Own a harley bit drive a Toyota I hope you ain't that one who runs they mouth about bikes that ain't harley
Not me. I don't care what you drive.
Noo those are garbage