should I cut here?
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Re: should I cut here?
12 May 2010 15:08
How much in the way is the frame? A pic may help us to come up with a solution. I had to put some heat to my frame and pinch the tubes a little to fit my tank.
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Re: should I cut here?
16 May 2010 15:34
i dont think u would ever be able to remove the cam cover either. how about moving the petcock instead?
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16 May 2010 17:45
u could do what the minitrucker guys do and put a C notch in there---or--use another freakin tank.lol.bj
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Re: should I cut here?
16 May 2010 18:09
That tube is a main structural member. While you could certianly engineer a "bypass" around the petcock, the amount of material needed to safely do so in the limited space you have would most likely necessitate modification of the tank to fit your frame mods anyway. In this case, I believe your best bet is to modify the tank/petcock location. My $.02

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Re: should I cut here?
16 May 2010 20:55
yeah i dont think that compromising the structural integrity of the bike for a cool tank is a viable option, dont do it, find another petcock setup that will work, if you really want to weld make sure there are no existing fumes in the tank and cut somewhere else in the tank that will work and cover the hole from the petcock you are replacing, i would just keep looking for a different tank that works, whats so cool about a "peanut" tank
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16 May 2010 21:04
mark1122 that is one of the best examples of a modern upgrade to a sweet classic that i have ever seen, i gotta get in touch with ya when i come up with some dough, is it possible to rake the front end in on my bike a few degrees giving it the sportbike feel with the kick ass looks of an old kawi, sorry about the off subject reply but you should be bike of the month or something
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17 May 2010 06:18
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17 May 2010 06:20
Thats a pretty nutty petcock location leon.
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Re: should I cut here?
17 May 2010 08:47
whatever it takes to get fuel from the tank to the carb.it just needs to function it doesn't have to fit anyones idea of the norm.
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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Re: should I cut here?
17 May 2010 09:01
Whoa.I hope no unplanned sudden stops are in ur future. I would hate to slide forward at a hi rate of speed and hang my 'nads on that.Yee-ouch.lol.bj
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Re: should I cut here?
17 May 2010 13:58 - 17 May 2010 14:15
nedrowjoe wrote:
peice of cake. just add cash.
Thanks for the king words. just pm me if u need help.
i have a Z1 tank with dual petcocks and a flush mount gas cap.
mark1122 that is one of the best examples of a modern upgrade to a sweet classic that i have ever seen, i gotta get in touch with ya when i come up with some dough, is it possible to rake the front end in on my bike a few degrees giving it the sportbike feel with the kick ass looks of an old kawi, sorry about the off subject reply but you should be bike of the month or something
peice of cake. just add cash.
Thanks for the king words. just pm me if u need help.
i have a Z1 tank with dual petcocks and a flush mount gas cap.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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