Can anyone recommend a turntable or dolly suitable for a Commando size bike, and also a BMW K75? I tried one of those smallish disc turntables, but in addition to the difficulty of deploying the centre stand in exactly the right position, it didn't work effectively on an uneven surface. I now have a level floor, but want something guaranteed to work without a lot of pushing and pulling. I like the look of the Acebikes 'U-Turn Motor Mover', which seems to require very little effort. No need even to ride or push the bike up onto it - slides in from the side and then a lever is used to lift the wheels. Side stand props the bike up, so no lugging onto the main stand either.
Thanks for any advice from experience, Mike
Probably too cheap and cheerful...
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Like yourself I am short of storage space for my two m’cycles -Commando and BMW R1100S. Some 15 years ago I bought a Wunderlich Easypark (XL). Found it easy to manoeuvre the jacked-up bike (must use centre stand); 360 degree on the spot rotation and diagonal movement. Basically four ball bearing mounted twin polyamide wheels each with a brake (see pictures). The XL has a claimed capacity of 320kg. Based on performance I bought a second Easypark. It’s a bit of a hike getting the Norton on to the platform because of the trajectory of the Commando stand whereas the BMW just rolls on. A smooth floor helps. I had to replace the platform pad on one of the Easyparks otherwise no probs. I think that Wunderlich has updated the design recently. 
Robin
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Really helpful recommendation
.. thanks Robin. It looks very sturdy. How about moving bikes sideways if the front wheel is always going to be on the floor - or maybe a push down at the back is enough to bring it clear? And what a lovely smooth floor you appear to have, Mike
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There is some resistance when moving the Easypark sideways but not to the extent of it being an issue. The front wheel is only lightly in contact with the floor. I find that I intuitively find the path of least resistance when moving the loaded unit from one point to another.
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Thanks Robin
If it obeys commands it might be just the thing, Mike
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... but I made one from a Lazy Susan from Simply Bearigs (less than £10 IIRC) and a couple of sheets of 1/4" ply. Yes you have to use the centre stand but a Commando is easy enough to get on
I made it for a Yamaha xmax which I had a brief unsatisfactory dalliance with.
.http://www.iansoady.org.uk/images/turntable2.jpg
.http://www.iansoady.org.uk/images/turntable1.jpg