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Fred · 02-26-2008, 12:57 PM

Mad props, yo!

I don't like having to tie the tank the the rear of the bike to hold it up. And I can't picture myself ever doing this on the side of a highway to fix a problem with the bike. (As if my motorcycle would EVER break down on me.)

So, some 1/4" aluminum rod from Lowe's, some welding, some lathing and some polishing with steel wool produces these.

They're 12" long before I put the bend into the end. I made two of them, although one is strong enough to hold up a full tank.

They will fit into the underseat storage with ease!

Here's some action shots of them in use.

I tested it, and there's enough room under the tank to get in with the stock screwdriver and remove the airbox top.

I used aluminum because it's light and won't corrode, but you could just as easily use steel, stainless, etc.

Fred

Beknatok · 02-26-2008, 01:12 PM

Hah! That's ingenious! Great work!

Boneman · 02-26-2008, 01:17 PM

Now that is smart! So...how about making up a batch for a group order??? Put me down for a set as I don't have a welder or know how to use one.

PS - you should pattent it and then show them to Yamaha!!

penguinbiker8 · 02-26-2008, 01:19 PM

thats putting the old noggin to use. nice thinking

Fred · 02-26-2008, 01:36 PM

Mass production is possible. Let me see if I can come up with some numbers for cost.

Fred

Boneman · 02-26-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

Mass production is possible. Let me see if I can come up with some numbers for cost.

Fred

Oh that would be sweet Fred! Thanks for looking into it!!

CCHOUSEKY · 02-26-2008, 05:44 PM

Wow, gotta be one of the more ingenious inventions I've seen. And (presumably) inexpensive. Nice job Fred!

**reiobard** · 02-26-2008, 06:33 PM

thats a very good idea, my question is if they could be made longer? It doesn't look like you get as much access as possibly under there. Maybe it is just the pics though, is there enough room to get under there?

Fred · 02-26-2008, 07:45 PM

They could be made longer, that's just a matter of cutting the aluminum stock to a longer length. The limiting factor is the ability to fit them in the tray under the seat. They could probably go as long as 16" and still fit.

CMHrider · 02-26-2008, 07:59 PM

That's awsome. I'm in for a set

02-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Props for the fuel tank. Mad props, yo! I don't like having to tie the tank the the rear of the bike to hold it up. And I can't picture myself ever doing this on the side of a highway to fix a problem with the bike. (As if my motorcycle would EVER break down on me.) So, some 1/4" aluminum rod from Lowe's, some welding, some lathing and some polishing with steel wool produces these. They're 12" long before I put the bend into the end. I made two of them, although one is strong enough to hold up a full tank. They will fit into the underseat storage with ease! Here's some action shots of them in use. I tested it, and there's enough room under the tank to get in with the stock screwdriver and remove the airbox top. I used aluminum because it's light and won't corrode, but you could just as easily use steel, stainless, etc. Fred __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.) Last edited by Fred; 02-26-2008 at 01:00 PM.. Reason: A chupacabra bit me on the leg.

02-26-2008, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Now that is smart! So...how about making up a batch for a group order??? Put me down for a set as I don't have a welder or know how to use one. PS - you should pattent it and then show them to Yamaha!! __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site Last edited by Boneman; 02-26-2008 at 01:31 PM..

02-26-2008, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Mass production is possible. Let me see if I can come up with some numbers for cost. Fred __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

02-26-2008, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	They could be made longer, that's just a matter of cutting the aluminum stock to a longer length. The limiting factor is the ability to fit them in the tray under the seat. They could probably go as long as 16" and still fit. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

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Beknatok Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 & 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic Posts: 101 Rep Power: 5 Member #1357	Hah! That's ingenious! Great work!

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penguinbiker8 stuntin like my daddy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Bike: 07 sexy blue Posts: 136 Rep Power: 7 Member #388	thats putting the old noggin to use. nice thinking

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CCHOUSEKY Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 172 Rep Power: 8 Member #7	Wow, gotta be one of the more ingenious inventions I've seen. And (presumably) inexpensive. Nice job Fred!

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,415 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	thats a very good idea, my question is if they could be made longer? It doesn't look like you get as much access as possibly under there. Maybe it is just the pics though, is there enough room to get under there?

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CMHrider Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 105 Rep Power: 8 Member #16	That's awsome. I'm in for a set

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