Noob need some help please ...
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Forget it RR ........................
The Manx tank has a very shallow tunnel. You would end up with the tank perched way on top of the chassis with loads of daylight between it and the engine - or you would need major surgery on the underside of the tank.
There are alternatives, with slight mods at the rear you could fit the Metisse / Triumph style tanks from the 60's / 70's and a GRP tank would be a lot cheaper than an alloy version !
The Manx tank has a very shallow tunnel. You would end up with the tank perched way on top of the chassis with loads of daylight between it and the engine - or you would need major surgery on the underside of the tank.
There are alternatives, with slight mods at the rear you could fit the Metisse / Triumph style tanks from the 60's / 70's and a GRP tank would be a lot cheaper than an alloy version !
RuiJRocha
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beachcomber said:Forget it RR ........................
The Manx tank has a very shallow tunnel. You would end up with the tank perched way on top of the chassis with loads of daylight between it and the engine - or you would need major surgery on the underside of the tank.
There are alternatives, with slight mods at the rear you could fit the Metisse / Triumph style tanks from the 60's / 70's and a GRP tank would be a lot cheaper than an alloy version !
I like this one ;D
Thanks for the answers
RR,
I've seen tanks very similar to this one advertised in the US Cafe Racer magazine. The manufacturer tends to go for modern aircraft style filler caps - but the shape is similar.
These are quite common in the UK secondhand, but are still expensive at £80 - £150 depending on condition.
I've seen tanks very similar to this one advertised in the US Cafe Racer magazine. The manufacturer tends to go for modern aircraft style filler caps - but the shape is similar.
These are quite common in the UK secondhand, but are still expensive at £80 - £150 depending on condition.
RR,
that tank is probably one of the new breed of Manx lookalike tanks with a very high tunnel at the front. A "real" Manx tank is very shallow there - look at a 3 gallon Manx tank for reference.
There are several people making "Manx" style tanks with a tall inner tunnel now. Certainly looks good on that Airhead.
that tank is probably one of the new breed of Manx lookalike tanks with a very high tunnel at the front. A "real" Manx tank is very shallow there - look at a 3 gallon Manx tank for reference.
There are several people making "Manx" style tanks with a tall inner tunnel now. Certainly looks good on that Airhead.
Very similar [ same ? ] as one that the Tank Shop [ Scotland make. I think it was for a Guzzi.