"Tri-zuki" tank

[jkilla71]

This is the series of pictures I took of my faux Triumph tank complete with Triumph badges that now say Suzuki for my 2012tu250. I had to use another TU250 tank because the fuel pump is mounted inside the tank.

I used a tank from a 2009 TU250 but my 2012 TU250 cafe is the last picture in the series.

I know this sounds silly but I hammered knee dents in the tank after watching this youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkHcCz3kYwg
I think it turned out well. This is a rattlecan rustoleum paint job.

I have the tank polished even better now these pictures are from last week

 

[Big R]

That looks killer! Good job man!

 

[Musowi]

love the color combo

 

[Autotek]

A fine job sir.

 

[bradj]

Good deal

 

[ljonny18]

looks great, can you tell me what paint stripper you used ?

 

[jkilla71]

The paint falls right off you barely have to touch it, it is call Kleen Strip at Home Depot.

Also, I did the entire tank by hand and this is the best compound I have ever used. The picture on the bottle is true, it takes half the labor, 2x the shine and looks so deep.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Very nice, sir. I can dig it.

 

[jkilla71]

Here are the matched seat pan and windscreen. Some small details still need to be done but I should have them on the bike next week

 

[Big R]

Nice!

Is that a National Cycle screen?

 

[jkilla71]

Yes it is the national cycle f-16 wind screen, I it comes all clear but I painted half of it.

 

[Hibby Jr]

Looks great! Kinda like a Thruxton.
Where did you source the seat/cowl and fork gaitors from?

 

[jkilla71]

The seat is a "phat tail" on ebay about $100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cafe-Racer-Seat-Pan-PHAT-TAIL-for-Yamaha-Honda-Norton-/190639410725

Daystar series 58 on amazon pn: F00058BK04

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYHQ18?ie=UTF8&redirect=true