classicvw
Active member
Regarding Racer7's reply using a "Turn a Bike" to pivot a bike while on the centerstand. The owner of my local BMW dealership showed me that my RT can be pivoted while on the centerstand itself (no "Turn a Bike" or similar device). I use this maneuver often in my garage, but in the back of my mind I wonder if it might not be such a good idea.
On the other hand, if it is not OK why would a second generation BMW dealership principle show me how to do it? Future parts and repairs in mind?
The "Turn a Bike" would surely put less strain on the mounting bolts but that would just be more stuff cluttering up the garage.
I'd worry not only about the strain on the stand, but the damage to my concrete garage floor. Not to mention it would be a very bad idea to do that on an asphalt driveway.