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Title: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/04/12 at 09:50:07 Hey all, weekends here, my materials arrived this week so its time to finish my fake oil tank. I was going to buy this kit from TC bros. for 75.00 bucks, which is a good deal, however I saw one up close and there is a couple things I did not like. The diameter was a little small for my taste and the welded bungs wont fit between the frame rails limiting mounting options. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430426_230494887038922_228669960554748_494433_200296271_n.jpg I decided to spend the money on materials and build one. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/04/12 at 09:55:42 http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428116_229936300428114_228669960554748_493241_1246585620_n.jpg I really like the look of the 5 inch diameter......good size. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422428_229935300428214_228669960554748_493237_2081709998_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Smokestack on 02/04/12 at 10:18:31 Lookin' good, man. Lookin' good. Where'd ya put the ignition? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Serowbot on 02/04/12 at 10:23:29 I like it... Like to see a pic with the seat on and everything... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/04/12 at 11:01:52 http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422916_229937327094678_228669960554748_493247_771128503_n.jpg Im still playing with the final seat shape. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/04/12 at 11:14:07 This bike is set-up for a swingarm mounted battery, the tank will hold elec. with room to spare. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407330_229937750427969_228669960554748_493254_1694845694_n.jpg Im building a tank/battery combo for a customer, I will post some pics when I get it mocked up http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400178_230493543705723_228669960554748_494429_2039397725_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by MulletViper on 02/04/12 at 12:15:18 That stash tin looks pretty schnazzy on your ride. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/04/12 at 12:24:24 2E160F0F0617350A130611630 wrote:
Holds electrical or whatever... :D |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by lostinbaja on 02/04/12 at 21:51:41 that looks nice, i think i might need to fab somethin up similar to yours. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/05/12 at 04:51:11 2A2935322F2824272C27460 wrote:
What are you thinkin battery wise? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/05/12 at 04:59:39 4B7577737D6B6C797B73180 wrote:
Ignitions on the left still. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431356_229937467094664_228669960554748_493249_446694167_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Smokestack on 02/05/12 at 07:10:54 Yup, there she be. I bumped mine to the right side first chance I got; just feels better to me. To each their own, though. Lookin' pretty tight. Keep up the good fab work! |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/05/12 at 07:16:29 Thanks smoke, I was going to mount underneath hidden, but i will change the switch first that thing is a pain. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/06/12 at 03:08:25 Really nice job man! Props for creativity and ingenuity! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Demin on 02/06/12 at 04:54:37 So where did you get the materials.Especially the end caps.I need one for the build I'm doing now. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/06/12 at 09:21:04 This is how I receive the end caps, just beggin for attention. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/06/12 at 09:38:21 2021292D2A440 wrote:
Sent you a PM |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by KMSBobbed on 02/06/12 at 14:19:30 That is pretty slick |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by lostinbaja on 02/07/12 at 01:57:38 766E6060676A050 wrote:
What are you thinkin battery wise? [/quote] i got a tiny lil battery, and box off some mexican brand bike at the junk yard that should fit and give me a lot of clearance for fake tank. i ll post pics on my thread later on this week. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/07/12 at 05:57:41 6E6D71766B6C60636863020 wrote:
What are you thinkin battery wise? [/quote] i got a tiny lil battery, and box off some mexican brand bike at the junk yard that should fit and give me a lot of clearance for fake tank. i ll post pics on my thread later on this week. [/quote] Nice...I'll be looking for it. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/08/12 at 14:19:22 A couple of pics, ready to paint. http://[/img] [img] |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/08/12 at 14:21:36 My bad, [img][/img] |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Savage_Rob on 02/08/12 at 14:38:10 I like it. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/09/12 at 09:49:37 The tank turned out great, It took care of a bunch of issues I had going on and really cleaned up that area on the bike. If anyone is interested I will be posting something in Marketplace, I have a box of caps and tubing left over to fab some kits. Email or PM me if interested. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by JohnBoy on 02/09/12 at 16:04:19 Skeebo you need to run a number "13" on the end of the oil tank caps :) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/09/12 at 18:21:39 Right...Right.... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by wvenator on 02/10/12 at 15:26:29 Thats a good job. How much did the material run ya? Where can i get some? The last tank i fabbed was a recycled 5lb fire extinguisher...that took alot more fab than this would. Sure would appreciate a link to a supplier. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/10/12 at 16:31:51 The tubing is the easy part, the caps are a treasure hunt. They are made by Deep Drawn Industries, which sells them for secondary fabrication ( fire ext. , cans etc. ) There is a minimum order which I split with a partner. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Savage_Rob on 02/10/12 at 17:49:00 I'm thinking about maybe trying something similar with PVC for additional storage. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/10/12 at 18:01:00 1E2C3B2C2A28121F222F4D0 wrote:
Like a stash tube?.....What diameter? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by wvenator on 02/10/12 at 19:29:43 3A222C2C2B26490 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/10/12 at 20:23:27 4140535857425944360 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation[/quote] I have a kit for 28.00 plus shipping. Tube and caps. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Savage_Rob on 02/11/12 at 09:58:11 7E6668686F620D0 wrote:
Like a stash tube?.....What diameter?[/quote] I'm thinking 4" PVC would do it. I may still want one of your kits though. Different deal altogether. It just got me thinking... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/11/12 at 11:44:26 Good deal, I can build any diameter, 5'' worked best in this application. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by palehorseman on 02/11/12 at 12:40:37 667E7070777A150 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation[/quote] I have a kit for 28.00 plus shipping. Tube and caps. [/quote] It is steel right? Is their any way to get the tube 20"? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/11/12 at 12:50:28 1617040F00150E13610 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation[/quote] I have a kit for 28.00 plus shipping. Tube and caps. [/quote] It is steel right? Is their any way to get the tube 20"?[/quote] Yup, all steel. I can cut the tubing to any length you want. The kit includes a 6'' piece. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by palehorseman on 02/11/12 at 16:20:35 4B535D5D5A57380 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation[/quote] I have a kit for 28.00 plus shipping. Tube and caps. [/quote] It is steel right? Is their any way to get the tube 20"?[/quote] Yup, all steel. I can cut there's tubing to any length you want. The kit includes a 6'' piece. [/quote] How much for 20" and two endcaps shippwd to jamestown nc? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/11/12 at 16:32:24 4C4D5E555A4F54493B0 wrote:
Do you have two extra in that order youd care to sell? :exclamation[/quote] I have a kit for 28.00 plus shipping. Tube and caps. [/quote] It is steel right? Is their any way to get the tube 20"?[/quote] Yup, all steel. I can cut there's tubing to any length you want. The kit includes a 6'' piece. [/quote] How much for 20" and two endcaps shippwd to jamestown nc?[/quote] I will get you a quote and send you a PM...you can email me too. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/14/12 at 16:38:17 Kool.......battery and box mounted on the smog canister bracket. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424085_237875509634193_228669960554748_510361_1511227958_n.jpg Heres where I mounted the starter solenoid, I didnt have to change the length of the large gauge battery wires with it mounted here. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424085_237875512967526_228669960554748_510362_282675994_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/14/12 at 16:58:47 The wiring harness enters through the top..... http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424085_237875522967525_228669960554748_510364_759317185_n.jpg All connections made, lots of room left over. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424085_237875516300859_228669960554748_510363_267114432_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/424085_237875526300858_228669960554748_510365_952626888_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by palehorseman on 02/15/12 at 07:00:21 Lookin real good... clean |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/15/12 at 08:29:26 6564777C73667D60120 wrote:
Thanks.....did you get my PM? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/17/12 at 08:23:48 Newest version, box/tank combo |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Savage_Rob on 02/17/12 at 08:34:06 5D454B4B4C412E0 wrote:
That's looking really nice. I assume you cut the back off of the tube/tank so it's all one open space inside the combo, correct? I couldn't tell for sure with the end cap in place. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/17/12 at 08:53:12 75475047414379744944260 wrote:
That's looking really nice. I assume you cut the back off of the tube/tank so it's all one open space inside the combo, correct? I couldn't tell for sure with the end cap in place.[/quote] Exactly..... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/19/12 at 09:40:05 http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419581_241023345986076_228669960554748_518179_980450097_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419581_241023349319409_228669960554748_518180_2101275798_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419581_241023355986075_228669960554748_518182_1248867438_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Savage_Rob on 02/19/12 at 20:44:56 Looking good. Do you have a really small battery in that can, is it located elsewhere, or is it to be mounted in front of the can? Something else? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/20/12 at 11:14:05 the battery box itself is 5 1/4'' long, 5 1/4'' tall and 3 1/4'' wide. I built it around the same battery I run below my swing arm, Yuasa YTZ7S mid-size AGM 4 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/4. So If you drop a mimi lithium in there you got room for a sanwhich...... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/20/12 at 11:18:18 box tucks into rear frame rails........... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by ohio thumper on 02/25/12 at 05:42:13 very slick! in the process of going that route with my setup. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by irondad01 on 02/25/12 at 06:13:14 Those end caps look like the tool you get with speedy sleeves to repair a worn shaft where a seal rides. The seal will wear a groove on the shaft and a speedy sleeve is a very thin sleeve that covers the worn area. You can use the same size seal as it will give that small amount. The sleeve has a lip on it for installation that you can leave on or peal off if it is in the way. The tool is a cup just like those end caps that you use to tap the sleeve on then throw the cup away. A truck repair shop or heavy equipment shop might have some stuck under their bench that would be the right size just for the asking. Carl |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/25/12 at 09:14:29 The Caps come from deep drawn ind. for secondary fab such as cans ,fire ext., etc. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/25/12 at 09:17:08 2B3D2F2C35323D28332E6D656B6C5C0 wrote:
Cool... I think it's a good fit on these bikes, let me know if I can help. http://www.facebook.com/pages/HH-Fabrication/228669960554748 |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SimonTuffGuy on 02/25/12 at 12:07:19 Looking great! Can't wait til mine is ready to go. :) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/25/12 at 15:48:17 63595D5F5E64455656774549300 wrote:
Battery box is welded up, good fit, time to weld the can..... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/26/12 at 19:39:31 Stock battery or Big Crank........shoe-horn fit 8-) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/26/12 at 19:45:47 With a Mid or Mini battery you have more room for toolkit etc. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 02/29/12 at 14:52:36 Top brackets done....heading out to Simon Tuff Guy... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SimonTuffGuy on 02/29/12 at 18:00:02 Payment sent off, thanks! Can't wait to get it in and get the back put back together a bit. :) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by MulletViper on 03/03/12 at 10:55:51 How much would it cost to get one of these with the battery box? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/03/12 at 12:19:24 Hey Mullet........$ 80.00 + shipping......any battery size |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SimonTuffGuy on 03/05/12 at 17:38:47 Is it Thursday yet?! :) This thing can't come soon enough... Although then I'll have to get the ambition to tackle putting the bike back together. Need to call the local shop to source some new cables... Or go back to some drag bars of sorts... And work out a fender, and turn signals... :P |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by greenmonster on 03/05/12 at 17:41:22 Skeebo, Will that setup work on an stock back end? |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/05/12 at 20:21:32 Greenmonster, Should work with the stock fender, It uses the the lower fender mounts. I can throw a fender on to check clearances if you are interested. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/05/12 at 20:29:48 78424644457F5E4D4D6C5E522B0 wrote:
My drag bars are flat.....I'm looking at these for a little rise. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/05/12 at 20:31:34 Less tracker look...... |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by greenmonster on 03/06/12 at 06:21:01 Skeebo, It would be very kind of you to check that for me. Working in that area would be a joy if there was a little more room in there. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/06/12 at 10:04:10 Greenmonster, The only clearance issue I had rattling round in my head was how close the rear of the battery box gets to the fender......plenty of room. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431332_251343534954057_228669960554748_547085_135432473_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431332_251343541620723_228669960554748_547086_1931606617_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/06/12 at 10:09:24 Longer fender bolts pass-through factory bungs and capture battery box rear mount. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431332_251343548287389_228669960554748_547087_454476979_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by greenmonster on 03/06/12 at 10:23:00 Sent you a PM. ;D |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 03/13/12 at 12:56:55 Sweet............. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/425309_255837057838038_228669960554748_558564_125544080_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/425309_255837061171371_228669960554748_558565_252497735_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SimonTuffGuy on 03/23/12 at 17:32:38 http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4716&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4722&g2_serialNumber=2 Got the box mounted up, smaller battery installed, now to get the wires put into the box/extended/routed/etc... Debating how I want to handle everything else at this point. The seat sits a little higher than I wanted because of the battery box mounts being under there. I'm thinking about taking out that setup, welding a piece of metal across the frame there to mount the solo seat mount to that instead... Cut off the back pieces of the frame that hold the solo seat up now, that would let it sit lower in the back, or put springs there, etc... Lots to consider yet with this setup... But I love the look of it so far. :) |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SavageCat on 04/29/12 at 13:20:22 Skeebo, Still making these? Definitely interested if you are. Let me know, thanks!! --Skip |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by skeebo on 04/29/12 at 16:35:18 6D5F485F595B7D5F4A3E0 wrote:
sent you a PM |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by SavageCat on 04/30/12 at 13:42:09 7C646A6A6D600F0 wrote:
sent you a PM [/quote] Email sent!!! Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Bobber Elec. Tank (PICS) Post by Badass94Cad on 05/31/12 at 16:48:20 I need to get one of these...expect a PM. 8-) |
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