LOL Why do we do this? I literally watch "Best beginner motorcycle" guides/reviews all the time yet I am very much not a beginner, am not in the market for a smaller bike, and already own an ""intermediate"" bike.
I lowsided this bike going pretty slow and it broke the swing arm spool/slider off so part of the bolt is still threaded inside the bike🤦🏼♂️. Bike is completely fine and I’m thinking about just installing a new set in the fwd holes.. would they still work fine a few inches forward?
You should be able to let the bike sit on the spools for as long as you like. Ours sit on the stands pretty much all of the time. Only exceptions being when they are in the trailer or being ridden. - Van
Probably a dumb question but...I was wanting to buy a woodcraft stand for a ninja 250...when I started looking though, very confused on what type of lifting I will need..as in, these or swing arm or what...any help? New to bikes.
It is an 06. When I was online looking, there were sites that even after filtering by year make and model seem to have all kinds.of different woodcraft stands...I'm so confused on what I need and the best way to lift it..
New to sport bikes.. my Honda cb650r doesn't have threaded holes for this type of spools? What do I do now?.. There is how ever a hole in the bottom of the swing arm on both sides.
Not all models are able to accept swingarm spools. In this case you would need to use a standard, pad style rear stand. Here is a link to one on our site: Pit Bull Standard Rear Motorcycle Stand www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull-standard-rear-motorcycle-stand/
I hope you’re joking!?!? Why are you comparing a stand accessory with a product designed for crash protection, and asking which one offers better protection? Do you think a motorcycle helmet would offer better protection than an ice cream container stuck on your head?
Yes, there are now certain swingarm designs that will require a spacer or step built into the spool to get the proper clearance needed. Several years back all that really mattered was the size of the hole threaded into the swingarm, that is no longer the case. - Brian Van
Thanks, I know my bike isn't in the majority, and because of that I can "fall" for some "pictured" that won't or I'm not happy with. It can create returns. I have a 05' Suzuki SV650
Some will spin and others will be fixed. Both work the same, zero difference in operation. Just depends on the spacing between the insert and the outer spool. - Van
Driven D-Axis Swingarm Spools Yamaha YZF-R1 98-19 6mm. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-d-axis-swingarm-spools-yamaha-yzf-r1-98-17/ - Van
I just watched my friend lift his gsxr with a pitbull stand off the spools and the whole spool and the piece of the frame where the spool sits broke off completely. Have u ever heard of that?
Yes I have seen that happen on a couple of bikes that were previously crashed. During the crash the spool made contact with the ground and damaged the weld at the swing arm. I think I have seen this 3 times in a couple of decades. - Van
The previous owner of my 2008 R1 had spools, dropped it on the left side and the M6 bolt from the spool is broken and effectively friction welded to the swing arm. Can I drill it out, run a helicoil and install a new spool?
I would try to extract it first. To be fair extracting broken fasteners is not the easiest of tasks. Here at the shop I have left hand drill bits and extractors to deal with shit like this. Helicoil should be the last resort but will get the job done. - Van
Keep the videos coming! Van, I want to buy one of the gray work shirts you wear in all your videos but I don’t see them on your website. Is there a way for me purchase two of them?? Much love from Vancouver B.C.
Kelly Judd strange that a modern bike wouldn't be ready to accept spools. Have you looked into the ones that mount onto the axle or the ones that mount above and below the swingarm?
Why Honda would produce that bike with no boss for a spool in the swingarm is beyond me. To lift that bike you would need a rear stand that lifts the bike from the bottom of the swingarm using a pad design. I would suggest the Pit Bull SS Rear Stand which can be used as a pad or spooled rear stand without purchasing anything additional. This way you are covered if you purchase a new bike in the future that accepts spools in the swingarm. Below is a link to the stand from Pit Bull: Pit Bull SS Rear Stand (Standard/Spooled) www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull-ss-rear-stand-standard-spooled/ - Van
I know damn well how to install a set of spools and why I need them, but I'm going to watch this video anyway xD.
LOL Why do we do this? I literally watch "Best beginner motorcycle" guides/reviews all the time yet I am very much not a beginner, am not in the market for a smaller bike, and already own an ""intermediate"" bike.
haha good one 😂😂
Spools and a stand are lifesavers! I couldn’t imagine cleaning and lubing the chain without them.
I can it sucks 😂
Ooh i was wondering how to use my stand. I need spools. Thanks!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I lowsided this bike going pretty slow and it broke the swing arm spool/slider off so part of the bolt is still threaded inside the bike🤦🏼♂️. Bike is completely fine and I’m thinking about just installing a new set in the fwd holes.. would they still work fine a few inches forward?
Hi is it recommend to use paddock and a spool type for a long period of time like 1 to 2months?
You should be able to let the bike sit on the spools for as long as you like. Ours sit on the stands pretty much all of the time. Only exceptions being when they are in the trailer or being ridden. - Van
Hi,can i use an 8mm bolt on a trex spools that has 10mm in it?i ordered the wrng size
No the hole will be too large. - Van
My r7 has 2 mounting locations for rear spools. Does it matter where they get installed
Yes, you need to install them in the forward most holes. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear the ones closest to the engine of the bike, correct?
Lookin fit Van!!
Thanks man, appreciate it. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear Any time G!!
Probably a dumb question but...I was wanting to buy a woodcraft stand for a ninja 250...when I started looking though, very confused on what type of lifting I will need..as in, these or swing arm or what...any help? New to bikes.
If you have an 08-12 Ninja 250 it should accept swingarm spools. Lifting the bike by the spools is the best way to go for sure. - Van
It is an 06. When I was online looking, there were sites that even after filtering by year make and model seem to have all kinds.of different woodcraft stands...I'm so confused on what I need and the best way to lift it..
I was just installing some pit Bull spools on my 2015 GSX S750 and the bolt snapped.
Odds are you were applying too much torque. Shoot a call to Pit Bull, they are solid and will most likely help get you sorted out. - Van
what about the front I'm a new rider do I need spools in front?
No you will not. The front is lifted under the forks or under the top triple clamp. No need to install anything to lift the bike in the front. - Van
Is it possible to have spools set up on a Harley? Something like the Dyna with pipes that are short.
I do not believe any of the Harley's have the ability to accept spools. - Van
Great video, clear and precise, many thanks
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
New to sport bikes.. my Honda cb650r doesn't have threaded holes for this type of spools? What do I do now?.. There is how ever a hole in the bottom of the swing arm on both sides.
If your bike does not have holes for the spools you will need to use a standard pad stand in the rear. - Van
So what's the best method on removing them when it's time to buy a new bike?
I would just leave them on the bike when you sell it. - Van
Hey Brian could you do a video on changing spark plugs on the R3 and thoughts on the iridium plugs?
i dont see any place to install any rear swingarm spools on my honda cb750 hornet 2024 though. what should i do?
Not all models are able to accept swingarm spools. In this case you would need to use a standard, pad style rear stand. Here is a link to one on our site:
Pit Bull Standard Rear Motorcycle Stand
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull-standard-rear-motorcycle-stand/
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks !
what brand are the rear led turn signals on that bike?
Those are the OEM turn signals on a Yosh fender eliminator. - Van
Sir, did you drill a hole on your swingarm or is it there already when you bought your bike?
The swingarm on the bike has threaded holes from the factory that allow you to install spools. They need to be there if you want to run spools. - Van
Mine has no holes but it has a round non-hollow part. Was it designed to be drilled optionally?
@@gilnardanana1770 ever figure it out? Maybe there was room to put a nut on the other side? and use a spool with a bolt/threaded part?
@@jhaffel It's risky to drill a hole. I just bought an aftermarket centerstand
Where would one put them on 2001 CBR F4i?
I am not sure that model has a boss on the swingarm to accept spools. - Van
My CRF250L has no threaded holes for these spools.
Hey how do I know if I'm buying a good chain and sprocket or not
All of the chain and sprocket kits we offer on our site are excellent. We are running the same stuff we are selling and promoting. - Van
Which would you say is more vital for protection spools or axle sliders?
Axle sliders will protect better than spools IMO. Van
Thanks!
I hope you’re joking!?!?
Why are you comparing a stand accessory with a product designed for crash protection, and asking which one offers better protection?
Do you think a motorcycle helmet would offer better protection than an ice cream container stuck on your head?
Q: Is there such thing as "the wrong size" (except wrong thread)?
Yes, there are now certain swingarm designs that will require a spacer or step built into the spool to get the proper clearance needed. Several years back all that really mattered was the size of the hole threaded into the swingarm, that is no longer the case. - Brian Van
Thanks, I know my bike isn't in the majority, and because of that I can "fall" for some "pictured" that won't or I'm not happy with. It can create returns. I have a 05' Suzuki SV650
Is the spools supposed to be fixed in place? Or do they spin?
Some will spin and others will be fixed. Both work the same, zero difference in operation. Just depends on the spacing between the insert and the outer spool. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks ! i was thinking im doing something wrong when i installed them.
6mm vs 8mm vs 10mm, what's the difference?
The size of the fastener used to bolt the spool to the swingarm. - Van
Brian... what's the correct size for a 2018 Yamaha R1?
Driven D-Axis Swingarm Spools Yamaha YZF-R1 98-19 6mm. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-d-axis-swingarm-spools-yamaha-yzf-r1-98-17/ - Van
I just watched my friend lift his gsxr with a pitbull stand off the spools and the whole spool and the piece of the frame where the spool sits broke off completely. Have u ever heard of that?
Yes I have seen that happen on a couple of bikes that were previously crashed. During the crash the spool made contact with the ground and damaged the weld at the swing arm. I think I have seen this 3 times in a couple of decades. - Van
The previous owner of my 2008 R1 had spools, dropped it on the left side and the M6 bolt from the spool is broken and effectively friction welded to the swing arm. Can I drill it out, run a helicoil and install a new spool?
I would try to extract it first. To be fair extracting broken fasteners is not the easiest of tasks. Here at the shop I have left hand drill bits and extractors to deal with shit like this. Helicoil should be the last resort but will get the job done. - Van
Didn't put the washers on?
Sorry this is an old video and I do not remember installing any washers. - Van
Keep the videos coming! Van, I want to buy one of the gray work shirts you wear in all your videos but I don’t see them on your website. Is there a way for me purchase two of them?? Much love from Vancouver B.C.
What is the red one
Hell yeh brother simple easy love it brother keep up brian!
Thanks for watching! - Van
WHAT SIZE THE THREAD?
The 1999-2019 Yamaha R6 uses a 6mm fastener for the rear spools. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear is it the same for a 2018 R3?
Nailed it
Thanks!
Love your videos ❤️ keep up the good work bro.
I got a yamaha mt09 sp 2018 what spools do you rekomend for my bike?
Appreciate the kind words! Driven D-Axis Swingarm Spools Yamaha FZ-09 / MT-09 14-20
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-d-axis-swingarm-spools-yamaha-fz-09-14-17/ - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you sir
@@sportbiketrackgear got my new driven spools and it looks awsome 🤘stylish package also. Thanks Van
But my bike doesent got any holes so install the spoles (yamaha mt 125 2016)
You would need to use a standard stand that supports the bike form the bottom of the swingarm on this model. - Van
Nice video, Diesel!
We call the Bobins in UK
What if you got a bike like mine 2015 Honda CBR 650F And can’t use them???
Kelly Judd strange that a modern bike wouldn't be ready to accept spools. Have you looked into the ones that mount onto the axle or the ones that mount above and below the swingarm?
Why Honda would produce that bike with no boss for a spool in the swingarm is beyond me. To lift that bike you would need a rear stand that lifts the bike from the bottom of the swingarm using a pad design. I would suggest the Pit Bull SS Rear Stand which can be used as a pad or spooled rear stand without purchasing anything additional. This way you are covered if you purchase a new bike in the future that accepts spools in the swingarm. Below is a link to the stand from Pit Bull:
Pit Bull SS Rear Stand (Standard/Spooled)
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/pit-bull-ss-rear-stand-standard-spooled/
- Van
You could drill holes in the swingarm using a template. My CBR 300 has no pre-drilled holes.
IslandTosh I just got the bike last summer as the season was at the end here in good old Saskatoon Saskatchewan lol...
GT6SuzukaTimeTrials would that be safe/ok to do???
Bout to bust the buttons on that shirt!
No buttons were harmed in the filming of this video. - Van
I know, right? Dude, buy shirts that fit.
Damn! Why are you so helpful?
Get a lav mic already. You can even get a wireless one for like $32.
Sorry man I have tried it and do not like wearing it so I am out on the lav mic - Van
Thanks!!!
nice rims bro
Except when they tear out at the track
I have lost a couple of swingarm spools while crashing over the years. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear what do you do when you lose the threaded mounting barrel (that’s welded to the swing arm?)
The real question is why is your shirt so tight?
So I put on a little weight...
@@sportbiketrackgear ❤🤙
You look like Johnny Sins
I have no idea who that is but have heard that before. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear google him
Or you can use some bolts from the junk drawer for free....
That is super half ass but you could do it if you prefer. - Van
this video could have been 30 seconds long
and we made it 3:53 long, you're welcome. - Van