Stupid tank prop question

Teutonics · August 29, 2008, 08:23:02 AM

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!

Duc and Cover · August 29, 2008, 08:32:19 AM

I've never seen one curved, I think that's your problem.

Jaman · August 29, 2008, 08:36:51 AM

I keep mine in my tool box...

Teutonics · August 29, 2008, 09:08:17 AM

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!

Pakhan · 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.

Cucciolo · August 29, 2008, 10:01:26 AM

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.

May I have yourst then?

mine got lost after Katrina

Teutonics · August 29, 2008, 10:09:46 AM

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.

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. $:-\$

Cucciolo · August 29, 2008, 10:40:32 AM

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..

Teutonics · August 29, 2008, 10:48:01 AM

Yeah, the Katrina story probably trumps too!

Bun-bun · August 29, 2008, 10:58:54 AM

There's a prop rod under the seat?

Huh

I've been using a 2x4.

herm · August 29, 2008, 11:29:28 AM

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

Rameses · August 29, 2008, 11:35:47 AM

Quote from: herm on August 29, 2008, 11:29:28 AM
keep using the 2x4...
its engineered better

...and makes better kindling.

He Man · 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.

Rameses · August 29, 2008, 02:37:44 PM

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.

Teutonics · August 29, 2008, 02:38:45 PM

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.

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