what a coincidence. i just saw 1 similar to this last night. my buddy bought a 2000f4 track bike and it came with a similar stand.
Thanks for taking the time to post . those who haven't seen 1 before will appreciate it..

 

This is a great idea ... I'm one of those worry warts ... I presume that the rod will have enough integrity to support the bike in this application?

 

yes the rod is plenty strong enough. i crashed my bike at the track and the rod bent a bit because i have a long slider on it to protect my pipe. the threaded rod bent but did not brake. if i had of tapped into an alum rod it may have pulled out ??

 

Thought about doing this, but then just bought a pitbull stand with the swing arm rests.

 

This method works perfect. Finished installing my spools yesterday. Thanks for the Idea!!!

 

I wish I would have read this before I welded two aluminum plates to my swingarm. Genius I say

 

Hey I bought all the parts but I am having trouble tapping the rod. Dont really have the proper tools.

Does anyone have a tapped rod they will sell?

 

u can buy a 3 ft. threaded rod just about anywhere for under $10. try a local hardware, auto or fastener store.

 

it's not supposed to be threaded, its smooth and you have to drill and tap a 6mm hole on the ends.

 

What are you having trouble with?