[roll] Okay, you can laugh, I know it's stupid, but... how does the prop rod fit under the seat? I did a search and tried what was suggested, but there is no way it will fit on my bike! Is the rod supposed to be bent/curved? (mine is) The curve in the rod makes it impossible to fit into the clips and still be able to put the seat down.
A picture would be awesome, if anyone has one! TIA!
I've never seen one curved, I think that's your problem.
I keep mine in my tool box...
Quote from: Duc and Cover on August 29, 2008, 08:32:19 AM
I've never seen one curved, I think that's your problem.
Seriously? Dang, no wonder it wouldn't fit! [bang]
I got a new seat and tossed that thing in the closet. If i need to prop up the tank I use whatever random object is in arms reach. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Pakhan on August 29, 2008, 09:44:53 AM
I got a new seat and tossed that thing in the closet. If i need to prop up the tank I use whatever random object is in arms reach. [thumbsup]
May I have yourst then? [roll] mine got lost after Katrina ;D
Quote from: Pakhan on August 29, 2008, 09:44:53 AM
I got a new seat and tossed that thing in the closet. If i need to prop up the tank I use whatever random object is in arms reach. [thumbsup]
Cucciolo beat me to it, but I was going to ask the same. Since mine is bent, it will never have the same strength as an unbent one. :-\
Quote from: Teutonics on August 29, 2008, 10:09:46 AM
Cucciolo beat me to it, but I was going to ask the same. Since mine is bent, it will never have the same strength as an unbent one. :-\
NOOO... I SAW IT FIRST IT'S MINE!!! LOL... at least you have a bent one.. ;D
Yeah, the Katrina story probably trumps too! [laugh]
There's a prop rod under the seat?
Huh
I've been using a 2x4.
Quote from: Bun-bun on August 29, 2008, 10:58:54 AM
There's a prop rod under the seat?
Huh
I've been using a 2x4.
keep using the 2x4...
its engineered better
Quote from: herm on August 29, 2008, 11:29:28 AM
keep using the 2x4...
its engineered better
...and makes better kindling.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2591420323_8d65fb6ffc_o.jpg)
Holy shit, is there a chop saw somewhere on your bike???? lol you using it to cut wood there? lol
That tank is jacked so high, id be afraid the tank hinge would snap on me.
I use a broom stick, 2x4 hammer, long ass screw driver, etc. whatever is in arms reach.
Quote from: He Man on August 29, 2008, 01:49:33 PM
Holy shit, is there a chop saw somewhere on your bike???? lol you using it to cut wood there? lol
That tank is jacked so high, id be afraid the tank hinge would snap on me.
I use a broom stick, 2x4 hammer, long ass screw driver, etc. whatever is in arms reach.
I think it's just the angle that made it look like that.
It didn't actually tilt that far back. I don't think it would even go back far enough to touch the rubber pad behind the hinge.
Actually, wait. I bet the fire let the fuel hoses stretch and the tank fell back. The hoses were what used to limit how far it could open.
Quote from: j.davis on August 29, 2008, 02:31:36 PM
It'd help to know whether it's a Schwinn Sting Ray or a Ducati, and if a Ducati, what model and year.
I didn't realize they were different depending on Ducati Monster model/year...
Mine's a 2002 Ducati Monster 900ie.
Looks to me he is getting ready to torch that filthy SOB, dont belong in this world
This thread has confirmed no one knows how to properly use the thing. I pretty sure I use mine wrong...
the small fork goes on the underside of the tank, at the edge, and the large fork goes on the frame.
it only supports one side.
stupid design
Quote from: Teutonics on August 29, 2008, 08:23:02 AM
[roll] Is the rod supposed to be bent/curved? (mine is)
I heard some chicks dig that. Sorry, too much [drink]
This question is asked fairly frequently. How about someone take two quick pictures: (1) how to use a tank prop; and (2) how to store a tank prop. Then post it up in How-To section.
(I would, but a tank prop doesn't work on my bike).
A better solution is a strap, one end clipped to the tank, the other to the rear frame cross rail.
Quote from: Duc and Cover on August 29, 2008, 08:32:19 AM
I've never seen one curved, I think that's your problem.
It's actually pretty common for it to have a curve. Wait, what were we talking aboot?
i just use a hammer that's in my toolbox... i could never figure out how that stupid prop rod worked anyway...
I guess I should add that I always used a small wrench and it worked perfectly.
What about this?
The large fork on mine doesn't fit over the frame rail; it's too narrow. Thinking it may have been bent in accidentally, I tried to bend it out by hand. Ain't happening, the rod diameter is too thick for that. So evidently it came from the factory too narrow.
Of course, now that I have my DP Steering Damper I can't even open the tank without removing most of the damper first.
Quote from: Spidey on August 29, 2008, 08:09:16 PM
This question is asked fairly frequently. How about someone take two quick pictures: (1) how to use a tank prop; and (2) how to store a tank prop. Then post it up in How-To section.
(I would, but a tank prop doesn't work on my bike).
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10384.0
Just throw it the same box with alll the other useless crap you've ripped of your bike.
Tank prop
Front reflectors
Rear fender
Chain guard
License plate reflectors
Licese plate bracket
Triple mud guard
Passenger brackets
Under seat tool kit
Quote from: msincredible on August 31, 2008, 01:35:22 PM
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10384.0
Perfect!!!