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Post by popetoteror on Aug 29, 2007 3:40:45 GMT -5
Hello
I am new to this forum, although I have owned a SR 500 1979 since 1999.
I am thinking of buying a new fuel tank and am considering Goldstar replica in aluminium. I have discovered a few suppliers on the internet.
I have questions regarding what thickness and grade of aluminium that is appropriate.
For example, VD-classics have a tank for EUR 960 made of 2 mm, 6060 grade aluminium.
WBO-racing has one for EUR 530 and they use 1,6mm, AL99 medium (half) hard aluminium.
I understand that 2 mm is more than 1,6. The question is if the cheaper alternative is good enough and all I really need, or if it is best to go with the more expensive tank.
I would be grateful for suggestions and thoughts concerning this.
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Post by lurch on Aug 29, 2007 4:54:33 GMT -5
Hi popetoteror [glow=red,2,300]WELCOME TO THE FORUM[/glow] Try this link to a guy in Scotland , I've seen his products up close and he's a true master at his craft and alot cheaper than VD,delivery time maybe a little slow as he's a popular guy www.thetankshop.com/LURCH |
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Post by milkman on Aug 29, 2007 5:01:35 GMT -5
As long as you're not dropping it, hitting it with a hammer, I don't think the 0.4 mm would make a huge difference, seeing as the tank just sits there, and isn't structurally integral, I'd go with the cheaper if they look same, and are finished to the same quality
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Post by popetoteror on Aug 29, 2007 5:08:34 GMT -5
Hi popetoteror [glow=red,2,300]WELCOME TO THE FORUM[/glow] Try this link to a guy in Scotland , I've seen his products up close and he's a true master at his craft and alot cheaper than VD,delivery time maybe a little slow as he's a popular guy www.thetankshop.com/LURCH I have actually visited this homepage a number of times and he has a few nice ones for the SR. Interesting that You have visited him, what can You say about the quality in the handicraft? A small picture only says so much, to have experienced the tanks in real life gives a much better picture. |
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Post by lurch on Aug 29, 2007 7:06:11 GMT -5
Hi popetoteror
I haven't actually been to his workshop ,but I have seen his work at several bike shows here in the UK . Its superb quality ,He will make whatever YOU want . I'm currently working on a glassfibre tank for my SR but its only until I can save up enough money to order one from the Tank shop .I also fancy one of his aluminum cafe racer fairings
Rest assured ,you wont be disappointed ;D
LURCH
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Post by miker on Aug 29, 2007 9:17:30 GMT -5
The extra thickness might help in vibration resistance? I notice most of the Triton-type bikes mount the tanks on padding of some kind.
miker
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Post by sjef on Aug 29, 2007 10:01:43 GMT -5
Hallo, VD classic has his tanks from the tankshop and daytona japan. Daytona tankhalfs are deepdrawn and welded together, excellent quality. i guess daytona tanks are cheaper at www.vanem.com.au, i have seen work from the tankshop:makes a very good impression, drawback: deliverytime can be several months.WBO tanks are bought by Kedo restrenghted and then sold to the public.and still need a little padding against the vibrations regards sjef btw have a daytona tank myself ;D |
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Post by milkman on Aug 29, 2007 14:36:55 GMT -5
Adrian at www.vanem.com.au is very helpful. If get in contact with him he'll give an accurate estimate of postage and time to get there. |
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