How to install Vortex swingarm spools?

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Apr 15, 2009 | 11:30 PM

cminh25

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How to install Vortex swingarm spools?

I recently bought a Vortex rear stand for a 2001 F4I. I was wondering how to install the swingarm spools for the stand. Any help or guidance is much appreciated, thanks in advance...

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:44 AM

Joey_f4i

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i myself dont use spools for the rear stand on my 01 F4i, I use the swing-arm lift. anywho, do a quick search, there are good write-ups on the spool how-to installation.

yup yup.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:51 AM

Liquidpjear

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You are going to need a big nail and a sledge hammer...

https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mechanical-40/definitive-guide-installing-vortex-frame-sliders-8435/

https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mechanical-40/how-rear-spools-without-swingarm-modifications-54650/

Apr 16, 2009 | 12:33 PM

brveagle

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Originally Posted by Liquidpjear

You are going to need a big nail and a sledge hammer...

https://cbrforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8435

https://cbrforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54650

Spools, not sliders..

Anyways, what you need to take it to a shop and have the bungs welded to the bottom of the swingarm. Then you can screw in the spools and use your stand.

Cost me $100

Apr 16, 2009 | 12:36 PM

PlayfulGod

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From: Dalton, GA

you can do what I did b4 I installed my RR S/A too, I just drilled and tap the swingarm and the bolted the spools onto the swingarm and didnt have any issues. Having tabs welded on n taped is the best way to do it to.