I would like to put on spools for those track stands(T-rex, etc.). Has anybody installed spools for GS's swingarm? Something like what this guy did:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/defthopeswell/newrac46.jpg)
I wonder if he drilled and tapped the swingarm? Not sure how to go by doing this. Thanks
-Eric
usually uses the axle nut. i know mine did
No need to install spools with a stand like the one in the pic. I have the same type stand (Lockhart Phillips). It has vinyl coated L shaped pads for the swingarm to sit on.
I have installed spools on several bikes. The easiest is to drill a hole in the s/a and bolt them on. Just make sure it is in front of the adjusters. I have also welded a boss on the bottom. Used a short length of round stock, drilled and tapped for a 8mm bolt. Personally I like spools over the L-bracket stands, they do not feel a sturdy to me.
Quote from: gearman on December 29, 2008, 04:50:47 AM
No need to install spools with a stand like the one in the pic. I have the same type stand (Lockhart Phillips). It has vinyl coated L shaped pads for the swingarm to sit on.
Oh, it looked liked he installed some spools, but now that I look at it closer, they look like pads. That another option, thanks :thumb:
Quote from: dgyver on December 29, 2008, 06:09:38 AM
I have installed spools on several bikes. The easiest is to drill a hole in the s/a and bolt them on. Just make sure it is in front of the adjusters. I have also welded a boss on the bottom. Used a short length of round stock, drilled and tapped for a 8mm bolt. Personally I like spools over the L-bracket stands, they do not feel a sturdy to me.
When bolting them on, do you mean to remove the wheel adjuster plate and put a bolt inside the S/A???
Quote from: GSrookie500 on December 29, 2008, 04:11:25 PM
Quote from: dgyver on December 29, 2008, 06:09:38 AM
I have installed spools on several bikes. The easiest is to drill a hole in the s/a and bolt them on. Just make sure it is in front of the adjusters. I have also welded a boss on the bottom. Used a short length of round stock, drilled and tapped for a 8mm bolt. Personally I like spools over the L-bracket stands, they do not feel a sturdy to me.
When bolting them on, do you mean to remove the wheel adjuster plate and put a bolt inside the S/A???
Yes. Bolt through the s/a with the nut on the inside.