[vlocci]

I'm building a cafe inspired street bike out of an old Honda CB750. Got most of it sorted out but still playing with the tank.

I've got a lead on an a bunch of old alloy norton tanks needing some repair, including a 3 gallon manx style tank, a manx lyta short track tank, and a 4 1/2 gallon classic norton tank. I've only seen pictures, and have no dimension references.

Anyone willing to wager a guess which would fit best over a CB750 frame? Anyone have rough dimensions, or a page where I can check them out? Anyone ever done something similar?


Thanks in advance,

Vin

 

[ROSKO]

As for the Norton tanks I dunno BUT, I do have a bigger 750(?well it fits..) tank that I got with the intention welding some knee cutouts and leaving a random-orbit/ clear coat finish. Its the right shape for a manx style setup... if your interested I'll send some pics. $20 + shipping and its yours. Hollah back.

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[vlocci]

Rosco,

Are you talking about a stock 750 tank that you’ve got on hand? I’ve got the factory 750 tank that came with the bike and considered doing the same knee cutout sort of mods. I’ve never had any luck polishing up a steel tank to look anything like aluminum, so I’m anxious to make the alloy tank work.

Ever polish up a steel tank to look good? Maybe I’ll hack it up a bit then take it to the chrome shop. Cant quite figure if it is worth the effort or will look tacky.

 

[UngaWunga]

Chrome tanks are tacky. Unless your looking for a sunburn under your chin.

 

[aaron]

I agree. I think a BSA is the only bike that can pull it off and its only partial.

Aaron

 

[ROSKO]

Personally I would'nt even f*ck with chroming it... pain in the ass.

What I do have is a big-ass-definitly-not -stock tank that fits and MAY look alright with knee cut-outs. AND you wont have to worry if you ruin it. I'll forward you a pic when I can.

(Anyone know how to attach a pic on here??)

i am sofa king,
i am sofa king we todd did.
thank you and good night.

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[joe c]

post it to the web someplace, then use the image button above the text windown and insert the adress into it. or use html to link it here.

jc

 

[UngaWunga]

quote:
post it to the web someplace, then use the image button above the text windown and insert the adress into it. or use html to link it here.

http://www.imageshack.us/

 

[ROSKO]

like this?

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Edited by - ROSKO on May 02 2005 9:26:02 PM

Edited by - ROSKO on May 02 2005 9:35:08 PM

 

[ROSKO]

WOW! THAT ONLY TOOK ME 20 TRIES AND ALL I COULD FIND ONLINE WAS A SHITTY PICTURE OF MY HOOPDIE. AND ITS HUGE. I'M A RETARD.

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[ROSKO]

OKAY. HERE'S A PIC OF THE TANK. NO RUST INSIDE.
If you want it to mess with just cover shipping. RETARDED.

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Edited by - ROSKO on May 02 2005 9:50:36 PM

 

[vlocci]

Rosco,

Not sure if you got my email. I'll gladly pick up shipping on this tank, looks like it might work out perfectly. Also noticed your ad for the cb750F, I'm not interested in the bike, but need a master cylinder and front caliper desperatly for my 78 CB750K. Happen to have one in your spare parts bin? More than willing to pay fair money for one.

I'm actually going to be down in NY this weekend visiting mom. Might be able to drop in personally if that is OK. If not, no big deal on picking up shipping costs.

Thanks,

Vin

 

[ROSKO]

Did'nt get the email... but,
If you're in the area you can HAVE the tank.
As for the parts.... don't think so but I'll check. Got someone looking at the bike saturday so I'll be around most of the day.
Try the yahoo add. again and we'll figure it out.

BORN TO LURK, FORCED TO WORK.

 

[ROSKO]

What happened? I'll be around in the morning tomorrow also. call me.

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