thedeatons

Anyone ever found a prop rod for the gas tank that fits our bikes okay?

Just curious. I'd like to have one

James

Wicky

I'll sell you my VTR race prop for $50... or a carbon fibre one for $250

CrankenFine

I made a U bolt out of threaded rod, covered with shrink tube to prevent scratching the front of the tank. Then I attach it to front where the two small bolts normally hold down the tank. I use a ratchet strap to the rear of the subframe with the seat off to hold the tank up by the U bolt. Maybe lay a towel under the strap and u bolt for extra protection from scratches.

VTR1000F

Dibs on the race prop.

Only a dipshit would pay for a carbon fiber prop rod.

NZSpokes

I spent many hours custom making a hand laid fiberglass one to the perfect length.

Well actually I cut down and old fiberglass tent pole. Took 2 mins.

thedeatons

Pm'ing you on the carbon fiber one... Do you take paypal?

James

smokinjoe73

2nd dibs on the rods!

I always use a tie down to the tail. A prop rod, even carbon would get in my way and I would konk my head on it. Then the tank would fall on my fingers and lots of 3 stooges antics would ensue.

VTR1000F

Having looked more closely at the picture, I'm now questioning if this is a race version prop or just a standard street version. By the markings, it appears to be a street version, but I know different production runs could be marked differently. I know the race versions were commonly marked with a backwards "R", but late model runs dropped the "R" but can still be identified by their Sharpie labeling. This example appears to have the correct period Sharpie markings, but, not knowing the production year, I don't know if there should be the typical backwards "R" or not.

I don't want to pay race prices for a street prop. I'd sooner just mark-up a common stick myself before doing that.

kenmoore

I use the ever trusty hammer, just the right length, readily available as well.

I only use the plastic one as I don't want to scratch the valve cover on the rear cylinder.

jerryh

Which year vtr will that fit and why do I even have to ask? Some people....

VTR1000F

Wicky still hasn't come through with what year these things are but I can tell you the 01 and up rods could prop more capacity.

I'm tired of Wicky's unresponsive bullshit on this for sale thread. I withdraw my dibs on the race prop. I'm headn' over to the 'bay where only responsible prop sellers reside.

thedeatons

I WILL NOT BE MOCKED!

Wicky

Be careful of inferior props that break if you so much as look at them wrong...

See my sales page for quality props handcarved by 8 year olds with nimble fingers in their mandatory voluntary overtime after working happily making Apple products during their regular 100 hour weekly shifts.

VTR1000F

Surely, you're describing a short, holiday week.