Fred
M em b er e d
Mad props, yo!
I don't like having to tie the tank the the rear of the bike to hold it up. And I can't picture myself ever doing this on the side of a highway to fix a problem with the bike. (As if my motorcycle would EVER break down on me.)
So, some 1/4" aluminum rod from Lowe's, some welding, some lathing and some polishing with steel wool produces these.
They're 12" long before I put the bend into the end. I made two of them, although one is strong enough to hold up a full tank.
They will fit into the underseat storage with ease!
Here's some action shots of them in use.
I tested it, and there's enough room under the tank to get in with the stock screwdriver and remove the airbox top.
I used aluminum because it's light and won't corrode, but you could just as easily use steel, stainless, etc.
Fred
I don't like having to tie the tank the the rear of the bike to hold it up. And I can't picture myself ever doing this on the side of a highway to fix a problem with the bike. (As if my motorcycle would EVER break down on me.)
So, some 1/4" aluminum rod from Lowe's, some welding, some lathing and some polishing with steel wool produces these.
They're 12" long before I put the bend into the end. I made two of them, although one is strong enough to hold up a full tank.
They will fit into the underseat storage with ease!
Here's some action shots of them in use.
I tested it, and there's enough room under the tank to get in with the stock screwdriver and remove the airbox top.
I used aluminum because it's light and won't corrode, but you could just as easily use steel, stainless, etc.
Fred
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