Modifying a peanut tank
Road Captain
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RE: Modifying a peanut tank
I saw them do this on American Chopper the other day (on a bobber they were making for Billy Joel). He wanted the shape of the tank, but wider and longer, so the guy actually cut the thing lengthwise and widthwise and welded on the extensions. I'm sure it can be done.
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RE: Modifying a peanut tank
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ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
Again.... Don't you read before you post?
He CLEARLY stated he likes the look of the PEANUT tank. He Clearly stated that he was thinking of buying a peanuttank off of ebay to widen it for extra capacity.
His bike is OBVIOUSLY a 2003 since it's a 100th anniversary bike.
In 2003 thelargest factorytank availablewas 3.3 gallons. Didn't matter if you had a tank from a custom or a sport or a standard ...
WhatYOU seem tothink is that the1200c tank is biggerfor the older bikes but what you fail to realize is that the 4.5 gal or whatever the H3LL those new UGLY 1200c tankswill only fit 04 andnewer bikes unless it's highly modified to fit.Again... Maybe you should do some researchon the subjects you post on....Sometimes I wonder if you post just to get your numbers up....[sm=pcwhack.gif]
With that said... BeenDad; Go for it!! I can't see why it couldn't be done! That's what it's all about! Originality! Post pics when you are done!!! [sm=smiley32.gif]
ORIGINAL: Dallastx
Just get a tank off a 1200c.
Just get a tank off a 1200c.
He CLEARLY stated he likes the look of the PEANUT tank. He Clearly stated that he was thinking of buying a peanuttank off of ebay to widen it for extra capacity.
His bike is OBVIOUSLY a 2003 since it's a 100th anniversary bike.
In 2003 thelargest factorytank availablewas 3.3 gallons. Didn't matter if you had a tank from a custom or a sport or a standard ...
WhatYOU seem tothink is that the1200c tank is biggerfor the older bikes but what you fail to realize is that the 4.5 gal or whatever the H3LL those new UGLY 1200c tankswill only fit 04 andnewer bikes unless it's highly modified to fit.Again... Maybe you should do some researchon the subjects you post on....Sometimes I wonder if you post just to get your numbers up....[sm=pcwhack.gif]
With that said... BeenDad; Go for it!! I can't see why it couldn't be done! That's what it's all about! Originality! Post pics when you are done!!! [sm=smiley32.gif]
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RE: Modifying a peanut tank
Sounds like a neat plan. Could you just cut a tank in half and weld in flat pieces in the middle as extenders? I would think that would be the easiest way to do it.
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I've been farting around drawing and doing some figuring, I think what I'll have to do is make two cuts, one on either side of the filler cap, coming together in a "v" at the bottom where it meets the seat. I will use two 2 inch sheets of metal, also coming to a "v" on both ends to extend the tank, thereby keeping the asthetics from the stock tank. If I can find one cheap enough, soon enough before I run out of steam, I will dissect it and see if it can be done!
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ORIGINAL: beendad
I've been farting around drawing and doing some figuring, I think what I'll have to do is make two cuts, one on either side of the filler cap, coming together in a "v" at the bottom where it meets the seat. I will use two 2 inch sheets of metal, also coming to a "v" on both ends to extend the tank, thereby keeping the asthetics from the stock tank. If I can find one cheap enough, soon enough before I run out of steam, I will dissect it and see if it can be done!
I've been farting around drawing and doing some figuring, I think what I'll have to do is make two cuts, one on either side of the filler cap, coming together in a "v" at the bottom where it meets the seat. I will use two 2 inch sheets of metal, also coming to a "v" on both ends to extend the tank, thereby keeping the asthetics from the stock tank. If I can find one cheap enough, soon enough before I run out of steam, I will dissect it and see if it can be done!
+ I love to see Dallastx get owned!
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I'm looking for the same thing, but with the 48 (and no, the 3.3 gal nightster is NOT a larger capacity version). I want that flat bottom and smooth line all the way around, deep tunnel so it sits lower than the 3.3, but with larger capacity. I can go maybe 70 miles on a stock tank. My idea is to split it down the middle, add a 2 in strip, then split it again where the curve begins and add a strip large enough to bring it back almost flush with where the end of the mount is, basically touching the seat. It would preserve the lines of that peanut shape I love so much, but I could go on an actual trip instead of a quick ride. WHY does nobody do this. I am not a metal fabricator, and I simply don't have the skills. Surely this is not an original idea.
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Cruiser
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From: Lewis Co., WA
As tank options go, there are plenty out there in the aftermarket. If none of them are exactly what you want, then you have two options: modify or make it yourself, or find a competent welder/metal fabber to do it for you. Hint: a good metal fab guy will charge you a decent amount of money for a custom tank, or to widen/lengthen a stocker.
(As for the OP...he hasn't logged on in almost a decade.)
(As for the OP...he hasn't logged on in almost a decade.)
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I'm looking for the same thing, but with the 48 (and no, the 3.3 gal nightster is NOT a larger capacity version). I want that flat bottom and smooth line all the way around, deep tunnel so it sits lower than the 3.3, but with larger capacity. I can go maybe 70 miles on a stock tank. My idea is to split it down the middle, add a 2 in strip, then split it again where the curve begins and add a strip large enough to bring it back almost flush with where the end of the mount is, basically touching the seat. It would preserve the lines of that peanut shape I love so much, but I could go on an actual trip instead of a quick ride. WHY does nobody do this. I am not a metal fabricator, and I simply don't have the skills. Surely this is not an original idea.
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