Opinions of this tank

[Chip]

I wanted a bigger tank, but this may be too much. What do you think?

 

[lstuckey1]

That tank is waaay too big. Send it to me immediately for disposal.

Just kidding, I think it looks great. The height of the tank kind of shortens the bike and gives it a Manx look. I'd use it.

 

[Tim]

Looks awesome.

 

[HerrDeacon]

Have to agree, looks really good. Also, seems to be around the same height as the top of your seat hump, good match.

 

[Scarcat]

I like it. I really do.

If it were my bike, I think I would have lifted the from of the tank a bit. For me, I'm not sure if I'd keep the forward slope. The flat top of the tank is more appealing to me.

 

[xcaptainxbloodx]

I like the tank but it doesnt flow with the seat too well. the seat needs to go lower to maintain the bottom flat line, the front of the seat is to narrow to line up with the tank and doesnt come forward enough and the bump is a little bit too high (which would be fixed if you could lower it to match the bottom line of the tank.)

worst ever photoshopping but it shows how minor changes would make the whole the flow better.

(its in paintshop so you can change the colors and squint at it.)

 

[miss alliekat]

I wanted a bigger tank, but this may be too much. What do you think?

I am afraid that to me it looks wrong, its a cx500 tank isnt it ? might be better off finding a cb500t tank they look good on little hondas.xx

 

[buzz286]

tank looks good, it gives it that GB 500 look!!!!!

 

[locOleoN]

tank looks good, it gives it that GB 500 look!!!!!

Too Big??!!.. no way!!.. Looks great!!.
What tank is that anyhow?

 

[Chip]

It's a CX 500 tank. I'm going to use it because I'm sick of looking at the bike trying to decide : I like the lines, and was going for a Manx look, but it's just a little too wide. Everything is just sitting on the bike, so it will look better when I fit everything together.

 

[locOleoN]

Could you put a small Manx seat on it?...It would look insane with that tank...

 

[Chip]

So, I raised the front of the tank a little, and got it positioned better. The seat needs a little trimming and it will sit just about right to match the lower lines of the tank. It really is growing on me. Sorry about the dark pics, but the only chance I have to work on it is the middle of the night. Oh, I promise the fugly taillight is not staying

 

[TonUpSoldier]

So, I raised the front of the tank a little, and got it positioned better. The seat needs a little trimming and it will sit just about right to match the lower lines of the tank. It really is growing on me. Sorry about the dark pics, but the only chance I have to work on it is the middle of the night. Oh, I promise the fugly taillight is not staying

Thats sharp man I like it alot! I dont think the tank is too wide at all...

 

[HerrDeacon]

Looks real nice. I would like to see a daylight pic though. The darkness makes it pretty hard to see the tank.

 

[Tim]

BTW - forgive my ignorance, but what kind of tank is it anyhow? Definitely use it if you can make it mount. Looks perfect.

 

[locOleoN]

BTW - forgive my ignorance, but what kind of tank is it anyhow? Definitely use it if you can make it mount. Looks perfect.

It's a 78-82 CX 500 tank

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-82-Honda-CX500-Standard-or-Deluxe-Tank-Sidecovers_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35586QQihZ017QQitemZ270185533532QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-81-HONDA-CX500D-CX500-DELUX-470-FUEL-TANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35581QQihZ011QQitemZ320155951131QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

I really REALLY like this tank!!

 

[Chip]

BTW - forgive my ignorance, but what kind of tank is it anyhow? Definitely use it if you can make it mount. Looks perfect.

CX 500

 

[Chip]

It's a 78-82 CX 500 tank

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-82-Honda-CX500-Standard-or-Deluxe-Tank-Sidecovers_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35586QQihZ017QQitemZ270185533532QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-81-HONDA-CX500D-CX500-DELUX-470-FUEL-TANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35581QQihZ011QQitemZ320155951131QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

I really REALLY like this tank!!

Wow, I got mine for $20.

 

[Fear My Twin]

Chip, I think you have spent too much time staring at modern sport bikes and have an overy critical eye. That tank is amazing! In fact I have a CB500T and Much much much prefer that cx tank.

Good work! And if your looking for a second set of CL175 pipes to cut the baffles off of, I happen to have a set in the garage. PM me if interested.

 

[Tim]

I happen to love the 500T tank myself. If anyone ever has one kicking around let me know - would like to have one in the rafters for a rainy day