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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
How Much Space Do You Have Between FF3 (Bottom Link) and Gas Tank?
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 162456" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>I used steel to make my first racing tank. I used aluminum-killed (deoxidized) steel as I was using a hammer, slapper, and a shot bag to form the tank. I did have to make smaller pieces to form the tank. I don't think aluminum is suitable for a Vincent tank unless the material is very thick. </p><p></p><p>David Tompkins used an aluminum tank on his racer, against my advice, and I believe it needed to be patched every other race. If the mounting is done very carefully with aluminum in mind, and the aluminum is thick enough, like a Paul Adams tank, it will work. Aluminum tanks do well if they are strapped on with no mounting bolts.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 162456, member: 1177"] I used steel to make my first racing tank. I used aluminum-killed (deoxidized) steel as I was using a hammer, slapper, and a shot bag to form the tank. I did have to make smaller pieces to form the tank. I don't think aluminum is suitable for a Vincent tank unless the material is very thick. David Tompkins used an aluminum tank on his racer, against my advice, and I believe it needed to be patched every other race. If the mounting is done very carefully with aluminum in mind, and the aluminum is thick enough, like a Paul Adams tank, it will work. Aluminum tanks do well if they are strapped on with no mounting bolts. David [/QUOTE]
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