DIY SM Stand - HF Stand Mod
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:00 pm
I was surprised as I figured there would have been a market for SM stands. Seems all the stands are just one size. I decided to modify my Harbor Frieght stand just to make it a bit easier to get the bike on and off of it.
This is pretty straight forward, drill the rivets out to remove the rubber top. This is just a precaution. The rivets are aluminum so they aren't hard to remove.
The top is only welded on the outside, so it's quick and easy to grind through and remove.
I cut 1.5" off mine. This is probably the absolutely most I would recommend cutting off these stands for these bikes. I would still take your own measurements though. At 1.5" the top will almost still fit on, the tubes have to be bent inward just slightly. I heated them with some MAPP gas and gave them a good smack and it was there. All the metal is thin, so for welding take it easy. I refinished mine with some Rustoleum.
The rivets are 3/16" aluminum.
Before and after shots, with the bike on the stand, this is the rear tire.
I know 1.5" doesn't sound like much, but it does make a difference. I have other stands for quick things, but I still prefer this style for things that require the bike to sit on the stand for some time.
This is pretty straight forward, drill the rivets out to remove the rubber top. This is just a precaution. The rivets are aluminum so they aren't hard to remove.
The top is only welded on the outside, so it's quick and easy to grind through and remove.
I cut 1.5" off mine. This is probably the absolutely most I would recommend cutting off these stands for these bikes. I would still take your own measurements though. At 1.5" the top will almost still fit on, the tubes have to be bent inward just slightly. I heated them with some MAPP gas and gave them a good smack and it was there. All the metal is thin, so for welding take it easy. I refinished mine with some Rustoleum.
The rivets are 3/16" aluminum.
Before and after shots, with the bike on the stand, this is the rear tire.
I know 1.5" doesn't sound like much, but it does make a difference. I have other stands for quick things, but I still prefer this style for things that require the bike to sit on the stand for some time.