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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Petrol Tank Fit
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 55148" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>I think the problem is that the front tank mounts are not original. They are not the same shape as the originals and they are not welded on to the tank in the right spot. Other than that, they are perfect!</p><p></p><p>The original mounts are not as squared off and they have more shape to them as they reach the tank. The originals are welded on the same seam that the outer tank and the tunnel are welded at a bit too much of a downward angle. The mounts above bypass the original welding position and are welded directly to the tunnel. At first glance I thought the mounts were Series D oil tank mounts, but they were probably just fabricated.</p><p></p><p>A good sheet metal man can make some new mounts and put it right. </p><p></p><p>From the newish and non-stock FT4 bolts one might think there was some sort of bash-up, maybe. Here are some shots of an original unrestored Series B. The silver line on the mount is a paint drip that landed on it and made its way around. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]2953[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2955[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]2956[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 55148, member: 1177"] I think the problem is that the front tank mounts are not original. They are not the same shape as the originals and they are not welded on to the tank in the right spot. Other than that, they are perfect! The original mounts are not as squared off and they have more shape to them as they reach the tank. The originals are welded on the same seam that the outer tank and the tunnel are welded at a bit too much of a downward angle. The mounts above bypass the original welding position and are welded directly to the tunnel. At first glance I thought the mounts were Series D oil tank mounts, but they were probably just fabricated. A good sheet metal man can make some new mounts and put it right. From the newish and non-stock FT4 bolts one might think there was some sort of bash-up, maybe. Here are some shots of an original unrestored Series B. The silver line on the mount is a paint drip that landed on it and made its way around. [ATTACH=full]2953[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]2955[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]2956[/ATTACH] David [/QUOTE]
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