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Message started by youzguyz on 08/16/10 at 16:34:45

Title: Gas Tank rear mount measurement
Post by youzguyz on 08/16/10 at 16:34:45

This is not a dirt bike.. this is not a dirt bike.. this is not a dirt bike... ::)

I just wish I could remember that.

Anyway, I busted the rear mount tab on the gas tank. Snapped it right off at the bend on the tank.
I can probably put it back on using the epoxy putty junk, and a LOT of it, but I need to know the clearance/angle as the surfaces don't mate up exactly enough to tell.
So, if someone has a tank sitting off the bike, can you measure the distance between the mounting tab and the rim of the tank at the very back?? I don't think it actually touches the rim.. :-?

Here is some pics of the situation:

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C08%5C16%5Cbikepics-2041076-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C08%5C16%5Cbikepics-2041077-800.jpg

I think this gap is too big:

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C08%5C16%5Cbikepics-2041078-800.jpg

More like this. But exactly how wide is that gap??
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010%5C08%5C16%5Cbikepics-2041079-800.jpg

Thanks!

Title: Re: Gas Tank rear mount measurement
Post by PhilM on 08/17/10 at 00:49:39

It is parallel to the back of the tank, so I think you have the right position in the 3rd pic. Gap is 13-14mm

http://s2.b3ta.com/host/creative/23179/1282030995/tankangle.jpg

Title: Re: Gas Tank rear mount measurement
Post by youzguyz on 08/17/10 at 03:30:44

you da man PhilM!
Picture and info very much appreciated !!! :D