bought a rear stand, need help
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bought a rear stand, need help
Its a cheap harbor frieght stand that I bought used. I brought it home and found out that the spot where spools go is way to high. I've searched and couldn't find any solid answers. 1 guy I saw just used a round steel through his axle to hold the bike on the stand but I want something better than that. Has anyone used a spool type HF stand on their f3? If so what did you do to get it to work right? Maybe weld a plate to the bottom of the swing and add a bolt on 1 side? I know the frame is steel but is the swing steel or aluminum? I need to get some maintainence done asap and will do the round bar thru the axle for temporary fix but I want something more permenant and safer
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Its a cheap harbor frieght stand that I bought used. I brought it home and found out that the spot where spools go is way to high. I've searched and couldn't find any solid answers. 1 guy I saw just used a round steel through his axle to hold the bike on the stand but I want something better than that. Has anyone used a spool type HF stand on their f3? If so what did you do to get it to work right? Maybe weld a plate to the bottom of the swing and add a bolt on 1 side? I know the frame is steel but is the swing steel or aluminum? I need to get some maintainence done asap and will do the round bar thru the axle for temporary fix but I want something more permenant and safer
i would leave holes in my swing, and do it much like this...
however, i would actually recommend you dodge spools and get a non spool stand. you can get them for 40.00 bucks or less.
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dont get me wrong, im sure if you are crafty enough you can pull it off.
(how do you think i got around to what i did heh)
mine worked fine, and im sure yours will as well
that swing arm is beast strong, and a hole through it should not compromise the integrity of the swing as far as i know.
im not a certified mechanic though, i do half my mods intoxicated.
if you are sold on those spolls, get a nut (they sell a weld on version) that you can weld onto your swing, and screw the bolts right in.
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