I dunno, those Yamaha things are pretty hefty, and the moment of leverage is much further back than on a Geo... since the 1000cc to 1300cc engine in sitting in the swing-arms connection area.
Not disagreeing with your concern, but it just seems like it should be OK. as long as you're not using it on the front of a lincoln.
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