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A couple of updates. First pics are the mock up so far. The tail is not located and the bike is sitting on stubs to make it easier to work on. The second group is a check for the tunnel clearance on a standard, non cop tank.

kaw-a-holic wrote: Call me crazy, I like the ST body work. I would probably dish it in a bit more on the back of the tank. Either way I'm sure you will have a primo build.

+1

Looking good........Keep it Going

maybe an aluminum z1r tank.



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leon

531blackbanshee wrote: maybe an aluminum z1r tank.

japan.webike.net/products/21788529.html

leon

nice and it's only $1200 and takes a mere 3 months to shop! It is a beautiful tank though.

Holy Crap that tank looks cool!

531blackbanshee wrote: maybe an aluminum z1r tank.

japan.webike.net/products/21788529.html

leon

$1200 could buy a good 2nd hand TIG and a lot of aluminum sheet.

floivanus wrote: $1200 could buy a good 2nd hand TIG and a lot of aluminum sheet.

Ohhh ya I didn't even think about that. I may have to give that a shot some day.

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floivanus wrote: $1200 could buy a good 2nd hand TIG and a lot of aluminum sheet.

Yes indeed! Or one could buy 4 aluminum BSA tanks and have money left over (see link). Maybe the shop that makes the BSA tanks should start making Kawasaki tanks! Ed

Agreed. I recently got outbid on one on fleabay and have given up hope on finding a reasonably priced Z1R tank. Sad part is I am actually in Japan and finding them here is almost impossible unless you are willing to spend 1000+ US dollars. I did pick up a nice Z1B tank that should arrive soon.

Sadly I have access to old BSA, Triumph, and Moto Guzzi parts..... none of which will fit the tunnel and I am not interested in leakdown or pressure testing tanks. This is not a test of engineering skill, this is a build for a bike that I can beat the hell out of and not worry about the thing coming apart at 100+. If anyone is interested in a 1965 BSA / 1994 RF900 amalgamation let me know and I will send pics. Likewise, if anyone is kind enough to part with a Z1R tank for less than 300 let me know.

Just playing with parts, but it helps to determine what part of the seat we will keep and the length that we want for the body. Tank and tail are off a neighbors bike and is sitting there while his carbs are being rebuilt...ugly paint.