Backing down the driveway ?

[Buck182]

The turntables actually work quite well, I used to use one on my girlfriend to flip her around in bed

You're going straight to hell for that comment.....

 

[TOMCAT]

30 degree driveway backwards on a 360 kilo bike .. Phil cut the guy a bit of slack for ***cs sake. Bet there are shiitloads of occasional riders that wouldn't even attempt it. Turntable is a good option I reckon. Joe do not be discouraged

 

[CanberraR3]

My driveway is the opposite; slopes steeply down into my garage, so I need to either back all the way down of do a turn at the bottom and back into the garage. I've never dropped it or even come really close but I do have to keep focused and it's not what I'd call a doddle. If you're not comfortable backing a bike the size of a Rocket - or if the terrain is uneven (eg a drive crossing or drain) - a turntable looks to be a great option. I reckon the ones you buy would be pretty expensive but there are clearly cheaper alternatives. Whichever way you go, take you time.

 

[Rhode Warrior]

My driveway is also a small hill. I can easily back it out on to the street and turn it around. I like the fact that I can just roll it down the hill instead of having to muscle it around. I prefer it actually, I don't even think about it. I just use the front brake to control the speed. I'm 5'9" and it's a piece of cake. Don't let it stop you from buying the bike, it's very easy to do, even with a rider on the back.

 

[TOMCAT]

Guess we have to remember that those that haven't spent time on a Rocket are probably unaware just how manoeuvrable they are .. just judging it by the sheer size. Know trying to push a HD Tourer around is a real task , even on flat ground.

 

[cr0ft]

I'd have no problem riding backwards down a slope with careful braking, the bike is superbly balanced even at low speeds. Just taking a little care, going slow and maintaining balance... assuming we're talking straight down the slope, not at an angle, at an angle it might get a bit tricky.

But I'd get a bike dolly instead in that environment (or turntable). A bike dolly might be better since it allows you to shift the bike(s) around in the garage, push them up against a wall or whatnot to make space. Leave it on the floor, ride on it when you get home, spin the bike in place and then ride out when you leave.

http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-dollies/c/2125/ - I'd probably get this for a Rocket http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-dolly/p/CRUISER-DOLLY/

Now, backing it up a slope... well, it basically can't be done beyond the mildest of mild grades, so it's something to think about when parking. Never park nose in and nose down on a slope, you'll regret it.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I would think that a turntable provides more opportunity for mayhem than does simply backing a motorcycle downhill.

she got dizzy and threw up once, other than that it worked well...........

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

You're going straight to hell for that comment.....

theres a long list of things im going straight to hell for.......

 

[idk]

One thing to be very careful of when backing the bike down a hill, if the ground is wet or slippery then the front wheel may lock up. This will leave you with virtually no braking and the same amount of steering control. The turntable looks the best option because that will allow you to use both brakes with much better control.

 

[Rhode Warrior]

One thing to be very careful of when backing the bike down a hill, if the ground is wet or slippery then the front wheel may lock up. This will leave you with virtually no braking and the same amount of steering control. The turntable looks the best option because that will allow you to use both brakes with much better control.

Really? Has that ever happened to you. How the hell fast are you backing up?