Made myself a rear stand....

hey everyone...
I have been really motivated about learning to weld, and i really like to fabricate things. So for a project i decided to make a rear stand because its a great tool to have, and extremely useful. Originally my buddy had a stand that i was thinking about buying one online but i said hell with it, since i have some materials and one of the best tig machines at my disposal at work, ill make one. Plus i didnt feel like spending the money because I have been laying out money for the 929/954 swap.
well here is a pic. because it seems i already uploaded some other but i cant do anymore.... could someone explain why??
well enhoy this pic....

I would like to research powder coating for things like this....

[seamus]

Looks pretty good. I finished two welding classes heading towards my certification (7 more to go) prior to being "employed for the summer". I was supposed to take my first of 3 TiG classes this summer but looks like I'll have to wait until fall.

PM davef for powdercoating. He's done a bunch of stuff for guys on this site. He should be on his way back from Grattan tomorrow so it'll probably be a day or two before he responds.

Cough up $15 ()to become a supporting member and you'll be able to upload as many pics as you please.

PS Just kidding Conq, it was the best $20 I've ever spent.

Very nice job on the stand

Hi All,
Just got a 1998 CBR900. Haven't even ridden it yet (snow). I made a paddock stand for it yesterday and wanted to share the results. I used 1" 316 stainless steel sched 40 pipe since it is so easy to weld and polishes up nicely. I got a shop to bend the hoop (swapped a 6-pack). They could only do a 12" bend radius so I used a hydraulic car jack to bend the ends outward to the 13.5" spacing. Wheels are off some old rollerblades. I may modify it later if I add spools to the swingarm. I have attached a pic and pdf drawing I made for anyone who might need a winter project. I can post pics and details of the construction if anyone wants. Took about 4 hours total. Enjoy. Cam.

ps. going to build a front stand next

Sweet, KXCam!

You guys have been repped!

my father in law has a pipe bender and i was a nuclear welder, so it looks like i got me a project to work on now that i have some dementions. i might make some mods.

Hey Mustangus. What's underneath that tarp?

looking good.

Can you now make a front one for a yamaha?

Quick26
Mod away! I still may have to add a top gusset if it shows signs of bending. I added the bottom gusset on the short section by the wheels since it started to bend there a bit. The pipe is unbelieveably strong yet the weight of the bike combined with the torque of pushing down on the handle was too much at that extreme angle. I was suprised since my calcs said it would be ok. Mounting the hoop lower and angling the main supports back a bit might be better. The 13 degree back angle is just about right - nice and stable. Once I design the front stand it should be easy to mod it for a yamaha. The steering stem pin will be different and maybe the height a bit but the rest should work. Cam.

Originally Posted by seamus

Cough up $15 ()to become a supporting member and you'll be able to upload as many pics as you please.

Well for a few reasons, this being one of them i decided to try to build my own website. Here are more picks of the rear stand build.
Fabricated Rear Stand
Since i have so many projects going on at once, I am constantly trying to update the site when time permits...

Originally Posted by KXcam

Hi All,
Just got a 1998 CBR900. Haven't even ridden it yet (snow). I made a paddock stand for it yesterday and wanted to share the results. I used 1" 316 stainless steel sched 40 pipe since it is so easy to weld and polishes up nicely. I got a shop to bend the hoop (swapped a 6-pack). They could only do a 12" bend radius so I used a hydraulic car jack to bend the ends outward to the 13.5" spacing. Wheels are off some old rollerblades. I may modify it later if I add spools to the swingarm. I have attached a pic and pdf drawing I made for anyone who might need a winter project. I can post pics and details of the construction if anyone wants. Took about 4 hours total. Enjoy. Cam.

ps. going to build a front stand next

Very nice, came out good....

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Hey Mustangus. What's underneath that tarp?

Mustang Stuff
This is whats under the tarp... Been a loooong project for me. I have a lot of stuff that needs to be put on the site. Hopefully i'll get the paint work done by the end of the year.

Originally Posted by KXcam

Quick26
Mod away! I still may have to add a top gusset if it shows signs of bending. I added the bottom gusset on the short section by the wheels since it started to bend there a bit. The pipe is unbelieveably strong yet the weight of the bike combined with the torque of pushing down on the handle was too much at that extreme angle. I was suprised since my calcs said it would be ok. Mounting the hoop lower and angling the main supports back a bit might be better. The 13 degree back angle is just about right - nice and stable. Once I design the front stand it should be easy to mod it for a yamaha. The steering stem pin will be different and maybe the height a bit but the rest should work. Cam.

hmmm. I am suprised schedule 40 pipe is bending? I just used EMT( whatever i could of found at my job), cant remember if its 1 1/4 or 1 1/2.

That's nice. I admire people that have skills like that.

I was also suprised that it bent. Sure works well though. I doubt that it distorted from welding but I can't remember if I checked the angles afterwards, so it is possible. I think I will up the pipe size to 1.5" 316SS (got lots at work) for the front stand. Should be able to start designing that next week. I will post a dwg when I get it built. Cam.

Fabrication sure is a lot of fun. I have a pit bull front stand that picks up from the forks, so if you need any pics or measurements let me know....

Mustangous,
That would be great! You're right fabing is fun. What is the angle of the support pin to the support arm. I calc 110 degrees with the support arm horizontal when the bike is on the stand. Am I close? I am about 90% designed. I weld outside so it is a bit cold right now. Thanks. Cam.

Nice work.

Great work guys!!! And extra kudos to Mustangous from a fellow Fox-body Stang owner. I have an '89 5.0GT that's my pride and joy, though she's terribly neglected due to the bikes.