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650 honda tank
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
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Reply #1 - 03/05/19 at 18:34:14
 

Or something like this
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Reply #2 - 03/06/19 at 07:31:10
 
Are the volumes equivalent ?
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Reply #3 - 03/06/19 at 07:33:00
 
  Maybe this would work.  I'm considering something like this for my RYCA CS-1

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Reply #4 - 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.

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Reply #5 - 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.  Cheesy
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Reply #6 - 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.





It has a few small paint chips, no dents, no rust.
$150 plus shipping.
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Reply #7 - 03/07/19 at 06:40:58
 
GT185 tank..
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Reply #8 - 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.
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Reply #9 - 03/08/19 at 10:29:01
 

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.   Smiley
Tracker/bobber lookin kind of a thing. This is what Ive pieced together on the computer
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Reply #10 - 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 Smiley.
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Reply #11 - 03/09/19 at 04:24:45
 
How old is that photo - or is gas still $4.39 a gallon in CA?
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Reply #12 - 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.
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