The locks downs have me going crazy these days finding any excuses to tinker. In the process of doing a full PAIR delete and prepping for heated grips. I decided to make a prop rod for the gas tank. Honda's solution of using the chain tensioning tool just seemed silly to me.
Bent up some 3/16" rod, added a rubber bumper and presto. Simple prop rod that fits perfectly with the tool pouch in the bike
Suzuki has similar design to yours and it was provided standard on my SV1000. There was slight Improvement compared to your design, a loop at the end of the prop that would go over stem nut providing positive location of the prop.
Once I installed fender eliminator spot for it under seat wast lost, so it was the prop somewhere in vastness of the garage...
A similar item is standard fitment on my ST1300 and clips onto the undertray beneath the seat.
2 hours ago, MagnetoSuzuki has similar design to yours and it was provided standard on my SV1000. There was slight Improvement compared to your design, a loop at the end of the prop that would go over stem nut providing positive location of the prop.
Once I installed fender eliminator spot for it under seat wast lost, so it was the prop somewhere in vastness of the garage...
That's actually where I got my inspiration from. My old SV650 had a prop rod similar to what I am assuming you had on your SV1000.
I have a GPS mount attached through the center of my stem nut, so I couldn't use the stem nut. Bonus is though, the ABS lines and the tank fastening bosses give a pretty secure spot to put the end of the rod.
49 minutes ago, TerryA similar item is standard fitment on my ST1300 and clips onto the undertray beneath the seat.
Once it gets warmer out, I may try to find a more elegant way to mount it somewhere
The rubber bump looks fairly stable but what about a welded washer and then using the tank bolt in place, just incase I knock it, I mean you knock it, ok ok I've knocked the prop once or twice. lol
My tank prop consists of a length of 1 x 3 wood with two pins to fit in the frame holes and one pin to fit in the tank tab hole (optional, use two for the grommet holes). Made a similar one for the FJR, much shorter.
2 hours ago, raYzermanMy tank prop consists of a length of 1 x 3 wood with two pins to fit in the frame holes and one pin to fit in the tank tab hole (optional, use two for the grommet holes). Made a similar one for the FJR, much shorter.
I was using a scrap piece of wood at one point, but in my move it got lost in transit, and I did want something that would look factory under the seat so it wouldn't get lost again. Boredom has me tinkering under the "hood" more often than not these days
Block of wood works well but it is not stowable in a bike like prop. In the garage I use rubber mallet up side down to hold the tank so missus think I know what I am doing....😀
My wooden creations are for shop use only. I haven't had occasion to lift the tank on any bike while on the road, but if I did, I'd make a steel rod.
2 hours ago, raYzermanMy wooden creations are for shop use only. I haven't had occasion to lift the tank on any bike while on the road, but if I did, I'd make a steel rod.
Titanium 😀
1 hour ago, MagnetoTitanium 😀
For racing applications, of course!
I’m with Magneto - rubber mallet/dead blow hammer in the garage.
Never had cause to lift the tank on the street but if I did there’d be some scrap of wood or similar about.
I do love your ingenuity though, TT. Simplicity and elegance in design are hard to achieve at the same time. You’ve achieved them both with your Tank Prop Rod!