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Does any one know if it's possible to mount one of these to an xs650?
- Thread starter Samuraiace
- Start date
TwoJugs
Excess XS
I have one too sitting in my garage. I tried it on a frame and it seems to fit nicely. You need to be careful about mounting it too far foward or it will hit the forks at full lock. You might need to modify the fuel outlets too depending on how you mount it. If you look around here enough you will find ANYTHING can be used on these bikes if you have enough creative skills and time. I am planning on building a Dunstall style road racer with mine for my next project.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
nice...it's good to hear it's been looked into
Hows it mount to the back bone?
Is it a one off fab from the git go?
Hows it mount to the back bone?
Is it a one off fab from the git go?
TwoJugs
Excess XS
It will need a stud welded on the top tube and the back is up to you and your fab skills. I see them on ebay alot and the price seems fair. It is a very solid steel build. Mine was brand new, never used and came with the cap and petcocks. It does have some rust on the inside upper surfaces from condensation building over years of storage. Nothing major. For $75 I had to buy it. I found it at a vintage bike meet upstate NY last summer along with some other great deals.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Jeez what a steal...I need to get to more swap meets
Got any idea on were I might get petcocks and lid for one of these?
or any good priced cafe tanks that are easier to come by?
Got any idea on were I might get petcocks and lid for one of these?
or any good priced cafe tanks that are easier to come by?
TwoJugs
Excess XS
I think I have more petcocks in my garage somewhere. They are brand new and I didn't know what they were for until I bought this one. The only issue is the hose barb is pretty small. Looks like 1/4". Probably enough with 2 feeds, one for each carb. The tank has what looks like 1/8 NPT threads in it but there is a similar metric style that it could be too? I won't be into any of this for another month or so. If you want to check back I will have more info.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Well let me know when you find out. thanks
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Twojugs for your tank did you pick up a lid for it or did it come with one?
I've seen em on ebay, I haven't found any aftermarket or others that fit, have you seen anything like that?
I've seen em on ebay, I haven't found any aftermarket or others that fit, have you seen anything like that?
Okie
XS650 Addict
I believe they are a fairly common cap.. Saw one of these tanks mounted to an XS 650/750 racer down at Barber last fall. I would like to get one also, love the looks, but they don't appear to hold that much gas.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
I believe they hold 2.2 gallons....thats what I've seen them listed for.
Not bad for the style and size of the tank.
Not bad for the style and size of the tank.
TwoJugs
Excess XS
Mine came with a brand new cap and petcocks. I see these tanks on ebay all the time. Use to see caps and petcoks too but not lately. It looks like you will need to proper cap to work on this. They are built well and fit the look for a cafe or road race build.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
The guy who sells them on ebay also sells the petcocks and caps too.
The caps run like $35 or $40, I'm not sure of the petcocks.
The caps run like $35 or $40, I'm not sure of the petcocks.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Has anyone seen a good cafe style seat that would work with this tank, because the one that originally went with it has some pretty funky lines.
member3480
RICH
I am useing one on a CAFE build i am doing and i welded a stud and also on frame had two plates in back and weled studs to that to mount back. I cut the gas cap out and welded in a flat twist cap. I will try and post some pictures . I think i paid $100.00 on ebay brand new in box.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Thanks DADDYGCYCLES , some pics would be great, Then I'll get a good look at usable mounting ideas.
AussieHard
AussieHardTail
I got a NOS orange one. Sounds like there are going to be a lot of XSMojave Cafes.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ET_Xx6MQ40M/TS7UumLxnkI/AAAAAAAAAiM/gF27URHd9yQ/s1600/105_0517.JPG This guy said they were easy to fit.
Here is mine:
Mine came with grips, fender brackets and a bunch of original bits but no cap, or petcocks.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ET_Xx6MQ40M/TS7UumLxnkI/AAAAAAAAAiM/gF27URHd9yQ/s1600/105_0517.JPG This guy said they were easy to fit.
Here is mine:
Mine came with grips, fender brackets and a bunch of original bits but no cap, or petcocks.
Samuraiace
Workin from the shed
Yowzaa!!!
She's a beauty...
Can't wait till I can pick one up.
She's a beauty...
Can't wait till I can pick one up.
AussieHard
AussieHardTail
Aussie, I was wondering what the deal with the whole is on the top? Air vent? A bit of a newb question, I know...
It's where you put the petrol (gas) in! No cap on the tank in photo.
