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MisterCinders
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I am shopping around for a second tank for my 1978 GS750.
Obviously, another GS750 tank will work, but there are not a lot of these out there. I plan to strip and reshape the tank, so exterior dings and surface rust don't bother me too much. Nevertheless, the 750 tanks I have seen are either a bit pricey, or show heavy rust inside.
So, I am wondering what other options are available.
From some photos, I see that other GS tanks share the same front connection but have different bolt holes at the back. Some have two bolt holes instead of the single one on my bike. Others have a single bolt hole that is parallel to the ground, instead of the 90-degree mount on my bike.
Of course, the underside of the tank would have to fit the frame, but does anyone know how far "off the reservation" I might go to fit a tank to this bike? For instance, a single parallel bolt connection could easily bend to the correct position for me. OTOH, I cannot move bolt holes on the frame.
Similarly, how do people fit aftermarket tanks to these bikes? Do you weld a bracket to fit the frame connections? Or is that just part of the customization process? As much as people want for those tanks, they should come with robots to fit the tank, balance your checkbook, shine your shoes, etc.
Not really looking to drop $400-500 on one of them, but the fitment mechanics intrigue me.
Obviously, another GS750 tank will work, but there are not a lot of these out there. I plan to strip and reshape the tank, so exterior dings and surface rust don't bother me too much. Nevertheless, the 750 tanks I have seen are either a bit pricey, or show heavy rust inside.
So, I am wondering what other options are available.
From some photos, I see that other GS tanks share the same front connection but have different bolt holes at the back. Some have two bolt holes instead of the single one on my bike. Others have a single bolt hole that is parallel to the ground, instead of the 90-degree mount on my bike.
Of course, the underside of the tank would have to fit the frame, but does anyone know how far "off the reservation" I might go to fit a tank to this bike? For instance, a single parallel bolt connection could easily bend to the correct position for me. OTOH, I cannot move bolt holes on the frame.
Similarly, how do people fit aftermarket tanks to these bikes? Do you weld a bracket to fit the frame connections? Or is that just part of the customization process? As much as people want for those tanks, they should come with robots to fit the tank, balance your checkbook, shine your shoes, etc.
Not really looking to drop $400-500 on one of them, but the fitment mechanics intrigue me.
