01-07-2011, 07:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Wheel Jockey
Harbor Freight has a similar item for about $25, not $59 as this costs.
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01-07-2011, 07:54 PM | #3 | |
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You get what you pay for most times, I wouldn't skimp on safety. Anyway I am thinking of buying one. Thanks for your input though. :whistle: Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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01-07-2011, 09:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Wheel Jockey
The Harbor Freight one will work fine for the GZ...Maybe not for a heavy Goldwing or Harley
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01-07-2011, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Wheel Jockey
The wheel roller manufactured for Harbor Freight is made in the far East. No one else sells it, I have bought from them in the past and most/many of their products are not known for their quality but for their price.
I have two bikes, a GZ and a Bonne the Wheel Jockey should do it! :tongue: Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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01-08-2011, 04:38 AM | #6 |
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Re: Wheel Jockey
I wouldn't own the wheel jockey. There are cheaper easier items available. Many are home-made and have been posted here for others to copy. I used a short stick under the right side of the swing arm to raise the rear tire. Cheap and easy.
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01-08-2011, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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Re: Wheel Jockey
Here's an idea for a rear bike stand like WW is referring to, just to get the rear wheel off the ground, and I posted somewhere on here a homemade version for about $5 in materials.
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01-08-2011, 04:46 PM | #8 | |
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