sportster tanks on xs's

tito650 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 4:25 pm Post subject: sportster tanks on xs's

ok i'm gonna complain ! now with all the bikes that have been produced over the years and the different tanks to choose from...... why in the H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS is everyone using the sportster tanks i'm sick of them ..... anybody with me ? Very Happy

xs1961 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

Yep, bloody 'orrible they are...

jayel · Posted: June 29, 2009, 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

Really!! if you want a Sportster for Gawd sakes buy one!!!! Twisted Evil

nudude53 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

I've heard that they're cool. Many times.

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

tito650 wrote:

ok i'm gonna complain ! now with all the bikes that have been produced over the years and the different tanks to choose from...... why in the H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS is everyone using the sportster tanks i'm sick of them ..... anybody with me ? Very Happy

NOPE

jimmythetrucker · Full Member Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1283

Between 1957 and 1969, the Sportster was King of the American Street. Having lived through the era myself, I say: Thank God for Japanese motorcycles.

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

It's definitely nice to see a bike without one of those frikkin tanks on it. I've pretty much stopped commenting on the bikes over at xs650chopper.com because so many of them have a pre-fabbed weld on hard tail and a sporty peanut tank... and half of those are black.

I think it's cool that a lot of guys are finding an interest in bikes and modding, but a little bit of originality would be refreshing.

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

Teebs wrote:

It's definitely nice to see a bike without one of those frikkin tanks on it. I've pretty much stopped commenting on the bikes over at xs650chopper.com because so many of them have a pre-fabbed weld on hard tail and a sporty peanut tank... and half of those are black.

I think it's cool that a lot of guys are finding an interest in bikes and modding, but a little bit of originality would be refreshing.

OK, here is my current build and look no sporster tank! by the way where are all your cool tanks? any pictures to share? Please I can't wait to see what you guys came up with Rolling Eyes

All kidding aside the sportster tank fit's the xs well , it's a small bike and needs a small tank, and sporty tanks can be had cheap! p.s. also this is NOT A HARDTAIL KIT! it was bent by me at my house and welded together in my basement! look in "chopper builds" to see me do it.

nudude53 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

GS wrote:
"Please I can't wait to see what you guys came up with.... "

Ok GS it's showtime. The '73 TX tank, long sleek and lean. The only year Yamaha ever made it. Why is it so cool? Because they all leaked!!! Laughing

Ok, I gottcha, the first round is on you. Twisted Evil

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

lol gs, took that kind of personally, didn't you? My comment was definitely NOT aimed in your direction. You chopped and tailed that frame yourself didn't you? you make your own pipes? Your chops are sweet.

You do have to admit that everyone is using the sporty peanut tank though. As far as the bike above... I can't frikkin wait to see it done. I saw that tank on another bike pic you have with a megaphone pipe... it looks badass.

And here is a pic of my bike. It's a lot farther along than this now. This was just throwing it together a bit at first to get an idea of the lines.

I also plan on doing another chop using a 1966 YDS6 tank. I was going to use it for this one but the lines are all wrong.

easytravel · Posted: June 29, 2009, 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

Sportster tanks are great, the style is timeless and classic.

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

lol nudude, I think we got called out. I love the looks of that blue tank.

nudude53 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

I'm going to go hide now. Rolling Eyes

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

Yeah, I see you ran a long way...

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

I swear to god I'm laughing so hard my face hurts! You guys started it

I'm realy not offended in the least, it's all good fun trust me Wink

You have to have thick skin to dissplay your work to the world. I wanted a reaction and you guys did not disappoint Laughing

Nice tanks guys, there really are some good choice's, I like the old "hodaka" and "husqvarna" tanks myself. I know we all have our opinions, they're just just like a$$holes, everybodys got one Laughing

jayel · Posted: June 29, 2009, 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

you making a hill climber with that swingarm Teebs? Shocked

...... yeah just pulling peoples chains to see who needs to be on a short leash Laughing

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

Glad to hear it, or I would have had to call you a pansy. Very Happy

It is all in fun. And you're totally right about needing a thick skin to show off your work. And being a little cocky doesn't hurt.

I have a sweet husqy tank out in my hobo-bin. I think I'm going to use it on a 71 cl350 I have sitting out there... in a box... or seven.

I though it was Camaros, not opinions...

Laughing

Jayel, I'm running a monoshock from an 85 Ninja 900. There's a plate on that bottom girder support that the bottom of the shock bolts to and runs up under the seat. At least that's the plan. the shock should be here in the next day our two, then I'll know if it's going to work.... of course a hill climber could be fun... KNOBBIES HERE I COME!!!

Barbara · Posted: June 29, 2009, 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

Hi Guys,

All these posts, and not a word about Mustang tanks on Harleys? What's up with that?? The thing about Sportster tanks is that they have to be filled every 90 miles or so---actually, not a bad thing on a rigid-frame bike, I guess....

Oh, and Guys? I need a '77 tank to go on my '79, to make a standard out of a "special"---anyone running a Sporty tank have the stock tank lying about, getting underfoot and always in the way? Never fear! Just say the word, and it's as good as gone! Cool

Oh, and if anyone has an old Norton Interstate tank, I'll trade one of my kids for it....well, maybe not, but I'd love to find one.... Very Happy

jayel · Posted: June 29, 2009, 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

I have a 2.25 tank on my xlh1100 and it's a damn good thing it gets 50mpg 100 miles it hits reserve

nudude53 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

Barb:
Since your T-140 is nameless I think that "Michael Jackson" just became available again. Just a thought.

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

There's an Interstate tank and covers on eBay right now for the low, low price of $1500... plus $25 for shipping.... Laughing

They are beautiful though.

tito650 · Posted: June 29, 2009, 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

i like the hodaka and husky tanks also... here is a pic of my tank i scored ..... one of my fav small bike tanks its off a gn 400 ... pardon the rear fender lol.... it's since been moved Very Happy

Teebs · Full Member Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 255

tito, love the tank, especially on that frame... and that frame rocks! Did you fab the frame yourself? Crazy drop! I'm really digging it. I would have loved to go that low with my swingarm build, but just not enough room.

Is this a recent pic? How far along are you with it?

I, for one, would love to see updates of your build.

Barbara · Posted: June 29, 2009, 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: sportster tanks on xs's

nudude53 wrote:

Barb:
Since your T-140 is nameless I think that "Michael Jackson" just became available again. Just a thought.

Hey Nudude,

I named it! I should change my little list, I guess. I named it "Pip", after the character in "Great Expectations", because for that bike I have--guess what?--Great Expectations! Laughing

Now I gotta find the perfect name for the '79.......

(Oh, and since the '77 is stock, more or less, and the '79 is gonna look nice, I don't think I'd name either one Michael Jackson.....their noses might fall off, and they might start looking at little kids in a not so good manner.....)

Besides, I ride them.........EEEWWWWWW!!!!! Laughing

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