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Message started by Grinin on 03/05/19 at 13:41:19

Title: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/05/19 at 13:41:19

I m asking if anyone has tried using a Honda CB 650 tank on a Savage. Im also checking to see if Im doing this right
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/Poopshit1952/1971-Honda-CB500-Cafe-Brat-4_zpsazr2lbhy.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/Poopshit1952/media/1971-Honda-CB500-Cafe-Brat-4_zpsazr2lbhy.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/05/19 at 18:34:14

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/Poopshit1952/13_07_2014_Jasin_12_zpsafkaubdu.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/Poopshit1952/media/13_07_2014_Jasin_12_zpsafkaubdu.jpg.html)
Or something like this

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by LANCER on 03/06/19 at 07:31:10

Are the volumes equivalent ?

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Gyrobob on 03/06/19 at 07:33:00

Maybe this would work. I'm considering something like this for my RYCA CS-1

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/cafe%20tank%2001_zpshkvt6xud.jpg

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by SpamyToo on 03/06/19 at 15:43:29

I havent seen one mounted yet. I think most people choose to use a Suzuki doner because of the fat and high frame. Most of the Honda tanks are a bear to mount, as in you have to cut out the inside and make a new one.

I used a GT380/550 tank on mine. Not too much needed. My brother used a GS450 for his.

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Violent_Rage on 03/07/19 at 04:11:33

I wonder if the tanks grow on trees in the US.
Here it's impossible to find used spare parts at reasonable prices for vintage motorcycles.
Unless you're the scrap yard's cousin. :D

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Dave on 03/07/19 at 04:16:23

Most Honda tanks have a very narrow tunnel, and don't fit the Savage frame very well. The same is true of most tanks that come from old dual sport (enduro) style bikes.

I have a really nice NOS GS450 tank if somebody wants to buy it. I bought it to use as on a "standard" style Savage conversion - but it is just a little bit long to allow the use of a double seat like they used on the bikes in the 60's and 70's....it would work fine with a single seat.

http://i63.tinypic.com/zjjuip.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2608tw1.jpg

It has a few small paint chips, no dents, no rust.
$150 plus shipping.

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by ohiomoto on 03/07/19 at 06:40:58

GT185 tank..
http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/IMG_20170402_135913595_001.jpg

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/08/19 at 09:59:49

The more roundish Honda tank compared to the sharp cut looking Sportster tank was what I was going for. It its too hard to convert the Stock tank is fine.
Some of you all do such a great job modifying these bikes it makes one think that maybe I could do that as well.
When I remember how to post a pic off Photobucket again I will share what I have in mind. Brain damage I guess.

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/08/19 at 10:29:01

http://https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/Poopshit1952/dsc_0119_zpsinjp4sfc.jpg (https://s44.photobucket.com/user/Poopshit1952/media/dsc_0119_zpsinjp4sfc.jpg.html)
This was my first real inspiration. The bike looks to me like it saying ride be. I believe the relaxed look got me but that rear fender is what hooked me.
Throw on some flat track handlebars, front fender and different exhaust and I would be good.
But listening to all your mods especially to make it a better handler and Im getting more excited. :)
Tracker/bobber lookin kind of a thing. This is what Ive pieced together on the computer
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/Poopshit1952/s40%20fini_zps5eiyh2bz.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/Poopshit1952/media/s40%20fini_zps5eiyh2bz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/08/19 at 10:35:58

I use to own a Yamaha RD 350 and I had a great time riding and modifying it.The S40 is about the same weight but but not as prone to doing wheelstands which is good for me :).

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Dave on 03/09/19 at 04:24:45

How old is that photo - or is gas still $4.39 a gallon in CA?

Title: Re: 650 honda tank
Post by Grinin on 03/09/19 at 06:33:58

I hope its not that expensive there. I found the pic on google images.I just love the feel of the bike. i think the rear fender is a fiberglass front fender possibly off a Harley.
http://https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/Poopshit1952/s-l300_zpsojfikwwx.jpg (https://s44.photobucket.com/user/Poopshit1952/media/s-l300_zpsojfikwwx.jpg.html)