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Rangerscott
05-28-2010, 12:10 AM
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.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand1Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand3Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand2Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand4Large-1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand5Large-1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand6Large-1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand7Large-1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand8Large-1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand11Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand10Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Kawasaki%20ER-6N/Moto%20stand/Motostand9Large-1.jpg
Riceaholic
05-28-2010, 12:40 AM
That's nicer than the one I've been using with no problems for the last 10 years.
Amber Lamps
05-28-2010, 12:53 AM
I would have left those alone, you only make that adjustment once....:idk: 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?:rockwoot:
Rangerscott
05-28-2010, 01:08 AM
I would have left those alone, you only make that adjustment once....:idk: 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?:rockwoot:

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.
anthonyk
05-28-2010, 01:16 AM
Jeez, man. I'd have given you my shitty stand for free.
Amber Lamps
05-28-2010, 06:58 AM
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.

Sorry, ASSumed that you were contemplating modifying the adjuster lock down plates/assembly...:idk: The hooks will be easy to change. My mistake.
ontwo
05-28-2010, 11:03 AM
I would dremel out those hooks
Rider
05-28-2010, 12:13 PM
Good thing you didn't remove the "Do Not Remove" tag or you'd really be fucked.
Rangerscott
05-28-2010, 01:40 PM
Good thing you didn't remove the "Do Not Remove" tag or you'd really be fucked.

I think it loses 25hp health points you do.
Particle Man
05-28-2010, 01:57 PM
I think it looks pretty good!

Good thing you didn't remove the "Do Not Remove" tag or you'd really be fucked.

that's like the tags on pillows and couch cushions :lol:
racedoll
05-28-2010, 09:45 PM
If it works, then great!
Switch
05-28-2010, 10:03 PM
Get a T-Rex