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[Trapperdog]

Dave, I've never had reason to try lock to lock turns on a 09 or newer bike.  The pre09s were commonly cited to turn in about 18 feet and I could get close to that.  Had read in several places that the new frame's geometry extended that radius by at least a couple feet.  Also remember reading about some steering head change and some related service bulletin for police bikes back in 2010 that improved this.  Perhaps the cop bike change went fleet wide after that.  Would have to compare some parts history to know more.

Competition motor cops grind down their fork stops on the newer frames to achieve the same turning radius as the earlier frames. I can't say I've ever seen an HD turn a 17 foot without scraping the floor boards.

[MrSurly]

Is that a Bestway lift?

Yes, it is.

This particular unit is many decades old but works like a dream.
A major pain to install but it has been well worth it.

[Deep Blue Dives]

 

1st time I have ever used this emo….but wtf - 800+ views, tons of f'n comments…..still no picture of this impossible driveway.

[MrSurly]

Maybe he has a one-car wide driveway?

[dartman]

I have a one car drive way its 15 feet wide, as Dan Lockwood and I described earlier, not at all difficult to back out cut it hard to the right to the edge of the cement and make a left turn to exit the drive, never considered it to be a problem would love to see a picture of his drive.

[PassMeABeer]

Here's a picture to show the problem. Between the slope at the bottom of the hill [the widest part of the driveway] and the narrow top, it's a challenge.

Had a motorcycle cop show me his technique to turn around on the driveway and he nearly dropped his bike and went off the side of the driveway. It's challenging.

[PassMeABeer]

Another picture, without the car.
How do you propose I turn around in this space?

[SmokeyJoe]

With motor running back out aand turn to full lock, once rear wheel is to grass on slde, give her some gas and complete nearly all or most of your turn,  if turn is not complet repeat as required.   Do not try to turn it in the car port.

[PassMeABeer]

With motor running back out aand turn to full lock, once rear wheel is to grass on slde, give her some gas and complete nearly all or most of your turn,  if turn is not complet repeat as required.   Do not try to turn it in the car port.

Thank you for the advice. The problem is, before the carport is very uphill. There is no way that I can turn the bike around before the garage and back it in. I am not strong enough in my legs to do that.

[CALICO]

Well, if you feel unconfortable doing it, Like many others have done, I suggest you get some type of Motorcycle Spinner to use until you are. http://www.cyclespinner.com/
However, learning advanced riding techniques, like those taught in "Ride Like A Pro" is still something I would recommend.

[2k]

Another picture, without the car.
How do you propose I turn around in this space?

After seeing your carport.......PitBull Jack or J&S, but weve been there. Will pay for itself by saving your legs while cleaning.

[SmokeyJoe]

Thank you for the advice. The problem is, before the carport is very uphill. There is no way that I can turn the bike around before the garage and back it in. I am not strong enough in my legs to do that.

Dont try to back the bike in, just pull straight in.  Use the gravity of the hill and your brake to help you back the bikeout of the garage.  Then use the power of the bike to take off.  You should be able to do this like a K turn, unless the photos are deceiving me.

Or just build out a pad from your car port.

[dartman]

With motor running back out and turn to full lock, once rear wheel is to grass on slde, give her some gas and complete nearly all or most of your turn,  if turn is not complet repeat as required.   Do not try to turn it in the car port.

Your set up is almost identical to mine, what smokey has suggested should work perfectly, im 73 yrs old and get the big ultra out farily easily, I cant fathom why anyone would want to attempt a U turn in a narrow space on a slope.

[porthole]

Another picture, without the car.
How do you propose I turn around in this space?

After seeing your carport.......PitBull Jack or J&S, but weve been there. Will pay for itself by saving your legs while cleaning.

More then once I have turned my bike around in the garage using the jack. I have it anyway and use it frequently.

[Deep Blue Dives]

1.  Cheapest - J&S Jack - just be careful, they roll with minimal effort, and you wouldn't want to hit any part of the incline unless you have firm control of the bike.

2.  You could also spring a few bucks for an after market reverse on your bike - sounds like that would be a worthy investment.

3.  Best health option - start doing some squats and build those leg muscles.

My driveway slopes off pretty quickly from my garage, from level to a 30-40 degree slope at the alley.  Strong legs help a ton!!!!