Dedicated motorcycle one-tree hang setup

[Snaps]

OK, I have made some progress.

Raw materials:
* 1" nom schedule 80 6061 aluminum
* 1/2" nom schedule 40 6061 aluminum
* 1/4" 6061 aluminum round bar
* (2) 3/8" stainless hitch pins, retainer removed
* (1) 1/4" stainless hitch pin, retainer removed
* (2) 34mm ID rubber caps
* some reflective line I had sitting around
* JB Weld

Everything fits inside the 1" tube, which I cut down to 18". The luggage grid sits at 42" when the bike is on the center stand, and the post gives me about a 2' height gain with 6" above that for a tarp attachment:

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It's pretty ugly because I'm working with hand tools and adhesives, but it should work. I might get the chance to test it later today.

[joe_guilbeau]

Some Flitz Aluminum or Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish - 'cuz if we don't look Pro...we don't go.

[Snaps]

Love the tagline… the most I’ve done so far is taken a few hand files to it to remove the burrs. I was thinking this pole would be a great place to feature my hammock & moto sticker collection. It’ll also keep the aluminum from rubbing black marks on the inside of my tent pole bag, or whatever I end up lashing out to.

I’ve got some Mothers laying around someplace, maybe I’ll try that first.

[Snaps]

The first test was a success! I parked the bike on the center stand within range of a tree and tried it out.

I can't post photos because imgur.com is down! But... it worked. I promise.

I'll post photos later.

[Crazytown3]

The first test was a success! I parked the bike on the center stand within range of a tree and tried it out.

I can't post photos because imgur.com is down! But... it worked. I promise.

I'll post photos later.

Nice! I would love to see the pictures when you can. That's a very cool thing.

[Snaps]

I did post a thread in the ADV (moto) forum here… but I’ll post pics in this thread as soon as I can.

[Crazytown3]

I did post a thread in the ADV (moto) forum here… but I’ll post pics in this thread as soon as I can.

I checked out your post on ADV. That is really super cool, I love it!

[dwighop]

Well done. If the guy lines are fixed length how did you get it snugged down to start?

[tinktheman12]

That is great!
So let me see if I got this right: compared to a setup with a Tensa solo, you have saved lots of pole weight (and bulk), way less guyline, no stakes needed (!), and still got all the same capabilities? I'd call that a huge win!