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MikeN02 · 03-02-2010, 10:19 AM

Was planning on getting a Rear stand for the FZ6R and was wondering what size spool do I need? I think the sizes come in 6, 8 and 10mm?

Also isn't bigger the better? Since it also acts as a frame slider for the swing arm.

FitZ6R · 03-02-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeN02

Was planning on getting a Rear stand for the FZ6R and was wondering what size spool do I need? I think the sizes come in 6, 8 and 10mm?

Also isn't bigger the better? Since it also acts as a frame slider for the swing arm.

6, 8 and 10 mm refer to the bolt sizes if your swingarm is already tapped for spools. The FZ6R isn't, so if you're going to drill and tap, you can choose the size (I agree, bigger is probably better).

Personally, I use a swingarm stand that doesn't require spools, and I have no complaints.

MikeN02 · 03-02-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FitZ6R

6, 8 and 10 mm refer to the bolt sizes if your swingarm is already tapped for spools. The FZ6R isn't, so if you're going to drill and tap, you can choose the size (I agree, bigger is probably better).

Personally, I use a swingarm stand that doesn't require spools, and I have no complaints.

Where did you get that stand...?

DragonBlu · 03-02-2010, 01:10 PM

Some of us got ours at Harbor Freight. They are light weight but they do the job fine. Check Habor Freight.com

FitZ6R · 03-02-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeN02

Where did you get that stand...?

Here: Home - GPI Industries Inc - Motorcycle Sportbike Race Stands, Chocks, Swingarm Spools and Accessories

vitrox · 03-02-2010, 09:50 PM

stock yamaha size is 6mm, i just got my vortex spools in today, going to drill and tap the swingarm soon. I prefer the spools, just makes a more solid mount for the stand. the spool-less kind can slip and drop the bike.

**JonKerr** · 03-02-2010, 09:54 PM

Anyone have or seen any front fork spools/sliders?

vitrox · 03-02-2010, 11:33 PM

no spools for the front, but supermoto engineering might be a good place to check for sliders.

MikeN02 · 03-02-2010, 11:54 PM

Anyone tried T-Rex Racing?

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vitrox · 03-03-2010, 12:27 AM

i've used their rear spool stand, worked great, and pretty nice for the price.. I have dmp stands, the rear is good, the front headstand bent on me though. I just rewelded it and added some reinforcements, and its better than new.

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MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Anyone tried T-Rex Racing? Rear Motorcycle Stand \| T-Rex Racing __________________ RIP 07/31/10

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03-02-2010, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
DragonBlu Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 480 Thanks: 273 Thanked 181 Times in 114 Posts	Some of us got ours at Harbor Freight. They are light weight but they do the job fine. Check Habor Freight.com

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vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	stock yamaha size is 6mm, i just got my vortex spools in today, going to drill and tap the swingarm soon. I prefer the spools, just makes a more solid mount for the stand. the spool-less kind can slip and drop the bike.

03-02-2010, 11:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	no spools for the front, but supermoto engineering might be a good place to check for sliders.

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vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	i've used their rear spool stand, worked great, and pretty nice for the price.. I have dmp stands, the rear is good, the front headstand bent on me though. I just rewelded it and added some reinforcements, and its better than new.

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