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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Indian (Made in India) Tank experience ?
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 46627" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>It has been several years since I saw the tank. I remember the bottom as being inadequate, but I was under the impression that the bottom of the Vincent tank was highly engineered to prevent cracking. However, Robert Watson has had great luck with alloy street tanks, which takes some air out of my sails. I would just note that the TT tanks were often made using the bottom of a stock tank. I would also note that the Factory did not seem partial to alloy tanks. When you take this and the addition of the tabs for the steady piece into consideration, I suspect they had some serious experiences with cracking early on and this influenced the tank design and material selection.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 46627, member: 1177"] It has been several years since I saw the tank. I remember the bottom as being inadequate, but I was under the impression that the bottom of the Vincent tank was highly engineered to prevent cracking. However, Robert Watson has had great luck with alloy street tanks, which takes some air out of my sails. I would just note that the TT tanks were often made using the bottom of a stock tank. I would also note that the Factory did not seem partial to alloy tanks. When you take this and the addition of the tabs for the steady piece into consideration, I suspect they had some serious experiences with cracking early on and this influenced the tank design and material selection. David [/QUOTE]
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