05-28-2010, 01:10 AM | #1 |
Viff6N Mutated Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N
Posts: 8,704
|
I did it. Throw the stones.
I bought a "shitty" stand. I read forum after forum and only saw one negative. A guy said the bolts stipped out. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he over tightened the bolts. Aluminum thread VS steel threads; steel wins. I was going to drill out the threads and install some Time-Serts but I don't believe there is enough room. So I'm going to drill out the threads, insert some steel sleeves, use longer bolts, and add nuts to the bottom.
Seems like 8mm spools work best. Mine are sliders too so they're big. Last edited by Rangerscott; 05-28-2010 at 01:25 AM.. |
05-28-2010, 01:40 AM | #2 |
High Life Drinker
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tampa Bay
Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125
Posts: 961
|
That's nicer than the one I've been using with no problems for the last 10 years.
|
05-28-2010, 01:53 AM | #3 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 14,556
|
I would have left those alone, you only make that adjustment once.... BTW HF sells the spools that fit that stand as well. Oh and did you also catch the email with it on sale plus the 20% off coupon in Sport Rider/ Motorcyclist?
|
05-28-2010, 02:08 AM | #4 |
Viff6N Mutated Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N
Posts: 8,704
|
Leave what alone? Im not changing spools sunce these are also sliders. Ill either spinthem down or enlarge the hooks or have the metal guys make me some better ones.
|
05-28-2010, 02:16 AM | #5 |
WERA White Plate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco
Posts: 1,041
|
Jeez, man. I'd have given you my shitty stand for free.
|
05-28-2010, 07:58 AM | #6 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 14,556
|
Sorry, ASSumed that you were contemplating modifying the adjuster lock down plates/assembly... The hooks will be easy to change. My mistake.
|
05-28-2010, 12:03 PM | #7 |
Designated Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2009 ZX6R
Posts: 1,661
|
I would dremel out those hooks
__________________
|
05-28-2010, 01:13 PM | #8 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,156
|
Good thing you didn't remove the "Do Not Remove" tag or you'd really be fucked.
|
05-28-2010, 02:40 PM | #9 |
Viff6N Mutated Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N
Posts: 8,704
|
|
05-28-2010, 02:57 PM | #10 |
Custom User Title
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
|
I think it looks pretty good!
that's like the tags on pillows and couch cushions
__________________
I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away. |
Bookmarks |
|
|