| Author | Message | ||
     Wera44 |
Man these things look weak. I pulled one out and its like a 6mm bolt holding it on. It doesnt look trust worthy. Im going to tap it with a bigger bolt. | ||
| Vosnick52 |
That's what I did | ||
| Wera44 |
What size? 8mm? any word yet on your bike? | ||
| Eboos |
Yamaha uses 6mm bolts. The bolt shouldn't be much of an issue. The whole area looks kind of weak though. Not a problem for holding up the bike, but if the spool gets caught in a crash, I can see them breaking off the mount. I drilled and tapped my swingarm for 6mm bolts and 2 years later, no problems. | ||
| Madduck |
I think the spool is supposed to break off, limiting the swingarm damage. Strengthining a "weak" link is not always a good idea. | ||
| Eboos |
I hear what you are saying, but I thing that the 6mm bolt will still be stronger then the mounting boss. | ||
| Wera44 |
I would think the larger bolt would help it come off easier in a crash. Im sure at some point im going to yard sale it so I will worry about that when it happens. I just dont want it to fall off the stand in the pits. (Message edited by wera44 on December 15, 2009) | ||
| Vosnick52 |
Actually I just put a longer bolt in which makes it easier for the pit bull stand. Waiting on the current pics until we finalize the deal. | ||
| Wera44 |
Did you reuse the stock spools? You going to be at Tally Jan 9th? | ||
| Vosnick52 |
Yes and yes | ||
| 1324 |
Before you go modifying the bike, take a look here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/520547.html?1260403479 | ||
| Blur |
Yamaha uses 6mm spools and I've never had a problem with them. A beefier spool may help reduce damage to the swing arm but you don't need a larger diameter bolt hole. |
