buildit Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 So I got bored today and went into town to hang with my friend at his shop. While we were talking he pulled this stand out he made for his CBR1000. We got curious and yep, it worked on the Vstrom too!I think he'd be interested in selling them if anyone else wants one. Being unemployeed sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 thats real f-n thin bro..no way i would use it to raise my rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 whats with the 5/16" or 3/8" sheet metal screw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thats at least 3/8 to 1/2 in in diameter and solid steel. Thats just as strong if not stronger than a stand you would but from a catalog/shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 no way is that 1/2" bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) 3/8 stock? most are 1" 1 1/4" stock Edited June 12, 2009 by that dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Aluminum maybe not steel cause it would way a ton if it were steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 most stands are made from like 1 1/2" aluminum or steel tubing. pretty thin wall tubing too but i think it would be much stronger than that 1/2" solid round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Paradise Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Doesn't look bad but if that's a 10mm bolt on the swing arm it could be 1/2" steel.It looks like solid bar though. And tubing is stronger than bar so the ones purchased would likely be stronger.I don't care for the weight load being so close the end of it - but this is common on a lot of the ones I've seen so who knows.I plan on making one for the my bike this weekend so maybe I'll get some pics up if it turns out any good.Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Looks like solid rod, not tubing. And the shear on a 1/4" steel rod or bolt (or sheet metal screw) is almost 3 tons. It should work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 just need to modify the interface to accept currently existing spools (would be very easy), and you might have a bargain winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) So I got bored today and went into town to hang with my friend at his shop. While we were talking he pulled this stand out he made for his CBR1000. We got curious and yep, it worked on the Vstrom too!Thats really awesome! You should talk to Zero, he is also very creative. Edited June 12, 2009 by Sara_Rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 the mounting point of the stand should be a little more centered to the platform of the stand when lifted. looks to me that if you bumped the bike it may be able to rotate forward and the bike could fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I guess first it's solid steel bar, second the bolts are 10mm off the bike I keep in my spare parts bag, third he's selling them for $50 and last it's a lot taller than store bought lifts. As unemployeed folks, it's try to be imaginative or starve. So I'm just trying to help a friend out by showing this. He does other welding and fab work too. I''l try to get his website address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I guess first it's solid steel bar, second the bolts are 10mm off the bike I keep in my spare parts bag, third he's selling them for $50 and last it's a lot taller than store bought lifts. As unemployeed folks, it's try to be imaginative or starve. So I'm just trying to help a friend out by showing this. He does other welding and fab work too. I''l try to get his website address.no i feel bad for bashing it..i think he should make it out of at least 3/4 steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 It would way 100 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 i figure there is around 8-10 feet of steel in that stand. at 3/4" it would weigh between 20.4-25.5 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I bet it weighs that now. More with solid 3/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 no i feel bad for bashing it..i think he should make it out of at least 3/4 steelCriticism welcome. If he doesn't hear the negative views he'll never know what people are looking for.Believe it or not it is very strong and stable. But because it is large and gives great leverage it makes lifting the bike very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I bet it weighs that now. More with solid 3/4i figured those weights with 3/4" solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I calculate 10 feet of 3/4" steel rod at 15 pounds.I calculate 10 feet of 3/8" steel rod at 3.75 pounds.geez, nobody challenged me on flexure, bending, deflection, or other deformation. Which would happen long before steel would shear... It varies, I'd need some numbers and some time to do some calculations. Most stuff is designed to be 100% stronger than necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I calculate 10 feet of 3/4" steel rod at 15 pounds.I calculate 10 feet of 3/8" steel rod at 3.75 pounds.geez, nobody challenged me on flexure, bending, deflection, or other deformation. Which would happen long before steel would shear... It varies, I'd need some numbers and some time to do some calculations. Most stuff is designed to be 100% stronger than necessary.i read the wrong column on the chart i was looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 i read the wrong column on the chart i was looking at believe me, I can make mistakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 believe me, I can make mistakes... oh believe me i make a lot of mistakes i scrolled down the page and thought i knew what headings were above which columns and i was obviously reading the wrong one haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Don't know what it weighs but it seemed to be about 15 to 20lbs? We're also working on a engine guard for my V-Strom too. A racoon destroyed the stock one. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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