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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 07:25 AM
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What needs to be done differently is add a second petcock, there's no hose from side to side that I can see. That or have one on the left and add the connection hose tank to tank.
Did this to the current flat side rubber mount tanks I run on the shovel. Did the cross over with valves to make pulling one easier or could be used as petcock in an emergency.


 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 08:19 AM
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What an awesome thread. Nothing like pictures to follow along with the build. Thanks for posting this!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Did this to the current flat side rubber mount tanks I run on the shovel. Did the cross over with valves to make pulling one easier or could be used as petcock in an emergency.

When someone posts a photo I usually make a point of looking closely and what did I see? You in a thong reflecting in your air cleaner cover lmao!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
When someone posts a photo I usually make a point of looking closely and what did I see? You in a thong reflecting in your air cleaner cover lmao!
Now I cannot unsee that....lol
 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 09:57 AM
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Think the crazy mirrors in a fun house effect, I'd scare myself running around in my skivvies, no chance I'd try a thong, that'd be a friggin cartoon
 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 08:22 PM
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Started on the tank tonight. I might have to shrink it a bit length-wise and I need to figure out how I want to mount it. Something fancy from underneath that you cant easily see but a royal pain to make work or a tongue out of each end with a bolt into the frame. That'll determine tank length as well. I like how it looks on the bike though.






 
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 08:27 PM
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Enough coats of epoxy and that'll work like a charm!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2023 | 12:31 PM
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I might end up with two choppers here. The 20 over front end on the 45 degree neck plus 3 more degrees in the front end makes it seem short about 8 inches. Might end up with fork tubes to get the length I need and marginal function so I took the front end off and put it on my mocked up bobber that had a stock length springer on it knowing the frame would be super high which is a look I also like. Not into choppers with frames that are level to the ground regardless of the front end.

I like this look, has a 21" front wheel, 19 might work too. I'll mix and match to see where I end up but its fun, I'm enjoying the freestyle build for a change.

Criticism always welcome. Went from this (which I really like)



To this





 
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What happens if that wood block wasn't there? I always say you do you - I like the new look but can't come to terms with the oil tank - just too damn bulky and attracts my eye away from the rest of the bike.
 
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Somewhere in between for me. The first pic is badass.
 
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