December 29th, 2014, 12:35 PM | #1 |
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Venom triple tree front stand not compatible with the 300?
This wkend, I put together the Venom front triple tree stand (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX7L1LA..._pSAOub0Y31P00) and lifted the front wheel off the ground.
Not good!!! Not enough clearance. The stand pushes up against the bottom of the headlight area! I would say 75% of the weight is supported by the triple tree and 25% by the black plastic piece under the headlight assembly. Anyone have the Venom stand? Can anyone verify? |
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December 29th, 2014, 03:53 PM | #2 |
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I have the venom triple tree stand and have used it with my 300 with no problems. It's kind of a tight fit but it will lift the bike without pushing on the bodywork under the headlight... Not sure why you're having an issue with yours.
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December 29th, 2014, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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Which pin are you using? I currently have the 17mm pin.
It's definitely pushing up on the plastics under the headlights....so much so that once the bike is lifted, the headlights are both misaligned and leaves a 1/4" gap with the fairing (front cowl). I would post a picture, but I don't want to lift it up again. In fear of cracking that black plastic piece =( If I can't figure it out, I'll try to use a smaller pin and out a (ratchet) sockets over the pin to see if I can get a tiny more clearance. |
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December 29th, 2014, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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Try some washers over the pin to lift the triple up and clear the plastics. I've seen that done with some models of phone and stands.
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December 29th, 2014, 07:40 PM | #5 |
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I don't remember which pin I used, it was the biggest one that fit.
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December 30th, 2014, 06:46 PM | #6 |
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If you have to do work on the triple/forks, take the plastics off first.
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December 30th, 2014, 09:42 PM | #7 |
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I got it to store the bike for the winter. I wanted the front wheels off the ground. I also want to change tires as well when it gets a bit warmer in the garage.
Both of these....plastics stay on |
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January 4th, 2015, 08:38 PM | #8 | |
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Update: I was messing around with the stand again today while I did an oil change. Somehow I was able to get the 18mm pin in the triple tree. It was a tight fit, but it wasn't forced. I'm a lot happier with the clearance. It still touches the plastics, but just barely. I would say now, 99% of the weight is supported by the triple tree and 1% (or even less) is supported by the plastics. Here are a few pics I snapped. Also note: My left headlight is out of alignment from the last time I lifted it without proper clearance. A few MM gap. But I'm too lazy to take the plastics apart and try to re-align everything. I'll do it next time when I actually need to have the fairings off. |
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January 5th, 2015, 07:10 PM | #9 |
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Hmm, sorry the washers didn't work out for you. I was hoping that would help.
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