Dedicated motorcycle one-tree hang setup

**Snaps** · 04-22-2024, 07:15

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** · 04-23-2024, 01:00

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

**Snaps** · 04-23-2024, 02:19

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** · 04-26-2024, 14:15

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** · Yesterday, 07:57

Originally Posted by 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.

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