Hmm I don't think I'll go internal throttle (funds are getting quite low for this project), but maybe single throttle cable?
If you go single cable instead of internal for the throttle, you can't go wrong with Biltwell's Whiskey Throttle. I picked one up when I did my control delete/bar cleanup, and I love it. I think TCBros has a copy that is a little cheaper also.
Tank arrived today. It's in pretty good shape. There's definitely some rust on the inside, but I'm betting a cleaning/sealing would help. The rear mounting tabs and just the inside corners of the front of the tank prevent laying flat on the backbone. As I suspected, the backbone on a rubber mount is ever so slightly wider than earlier sporty frames. I'd assume that was to beef up the frame because of where the motor mounts? Either way, I'm going to try and buzz these areas ever so slightly to see if I can get it to fit. If not, I maybe cutting the tunnel and making it a touch wider. Cool tank though
Tank arrived today. It's in pretty good shape. There's definitely some rust on the inside, but I'm betting a cleaning/sealing would help. The rear mounting tabs and just the inside corners of the front of the tank prevent laying flat on the backbone. As I suspected, the backbone on a rubber mount is ever so slightly wider than earlier sporty frames. I'd assume that was to beef up the frame because of where the motor mounts? Either way, I'm going to try and buzz these areas ever so slightly to see if I can get it to fit. If not, I maybe cutting the tunnel and making it a touch wider. Cool tank though
That tank looks great! Much better IMO.
The bike looks Very nice!
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also, what should i do about oil lines? stainless? there’s also no drain hole on my tank, do chopper dudes just remove the feed line to drain it? AND, presumably feed in on the bottom, bit of the two on top, which one is return and which is vent?
also, what should i do about oil lines? stainless? there’s also no drain hole on my tank, do chopper dudes just remove the feed line to drain it? AND, presumably feed in on the bottom, bit of the two on top, which one is return and which is vent?
Most of them just flip the bike upside down and pour the oil out the fill hole haha. Buy a bung and put a drain in the bottomed your tank on the left side.You will thank yourself later. You can pick one up at your local hardware store. I’m going to make mine from Russel -AN fittings and their stainless line.The lines will be much neater and bulletproof. To me another necessary part on a rigid ride. Call LS on the lines. I really like the colors on that tank you got.
Most of them just flip the bike upside down and pour the oil out the fill hole haha. Buy a bung and put a drain in the bottomed your tank on the left side.You will thank yourself later. You can pick one up at your local hardware store. I’m going to make mine from Russel -AN fittings and their stainless line.The lines will be much neater and bulletproof. To me another necessary part on a rigid ride. Call LS on the lines. I really like the colors on that tank you got.
Ha! that’s hilarious. ok i’ll look at those lines thanks for the pointer. i emailed LS and they haven’t got back to me so i’m trying Lowbrow since they sell their tanks and have really good customer service
I wanted to chime in on the front end. What diameter headlight is that? Seems smallish to me or something else is making it look that way.
I think mini apes apes look great on these. I put a set on my stock XL and really like the look and feel.
Disregard any advice you think is crap! Looks good.
right on Ben thanks for the input. that headlight is small, it’s a 4.5” i believe. i think you’re right that a larger or stock size headlight would probably fit this better.
Bad news: i was fixing up a few things and put it on the side stand. well, the tank i just bought wasn’t secure and fell off. it sustained a silver dollar size dent and a bunch of scratches. i guess you win some and you lose some!
01-09-2019, 10:29 AM
