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Moto63

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #120 on: October 03, 2020, 05:05:17 PM »
Neat little trick that one, certainly seems to work well enough too and let’s face it, it’s on a you toob video so it must work..RIGHT?? 😉.... although I do like Steve’s very manly💪 Scaffold tube idea😉
Thanks for posting/sharing that one Matt 👍

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« Reply #121 on: October 04, 2020, 10:34:55 AM »
He definitely just called me a pansy, didn't he?! I'm off to get me some scaffold pole made in Texas!!!😁
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« Reply #122 on: October 04, 2020, 10:49:39 AM »
Slightly less "manly" (whatever that means) although kinder on the seals might be PVC drain tubing.....
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« Reply #123 on: October 04, 2020, 01:04:13 PM »
I use the Ian method of PVC waste pipe that is slotted lengthwise to allow for expansion if required around the stanchion and a nylon headed hammer or rubber mallet to do the driving, if necessary. Make sure that the seals are well lubed before easing into place.

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #124 on: October 04, 2020, 02:59:26 PM »
+1 for PVC plumbing pipe...
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Moto63

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« Reply #125 on: October 04, 2020, 05:16:19 PM »
+1 for PVC plumbing pipe...
Did I just hear pvc PLUMBING pipe mentioned..... music to my ears 😁😉👍

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #126 on: February 20, 2021, 04:43:47 PM »
Thought I'd post a progress pic at this crucial stage, where I've finished everything bar the rewire, which means it'll be up for sale on fleabay soon as an unfinished project 🙄
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« Reply #127 on: February 20, 2021, 07:09:23 PM »
Looks the bizz Matt, top job. Roll on spring/summer so you can get out on it eh 👍👍
Cheers, Michael

mthee

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« Reply #128 on: February 21, 2021, 07:45:48 AM »
Thanks, can't wait! Let's hope that new silencer sounds as good as it looks 🤞 JOOLZ had one on his XBR for a while, so it must be pretty good, eh?
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« Reply #129 on: February 21, 2021, 12:03:01 PM »
I’m looking forward to some more photos from different angles outside in the daylight/sunshine. Still love the look of the CB200 tank, great choice, and those cool little indicators.....brilliant 👍
Well worth all the hard work and time spent in the garage I trust?
Cheers, Michael

mthee

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« Reply #130 on: February 21, 2021, 08:19:03 PM »
Kept me sane during the pandemic, so I count myself lucky, even if I did spend ages using an adapted pillar drill to mill 2 lots of indicator housings, both of which got binned coz they looked pants on the front of the bike.
Those replacements, I simply cut from 'h' section aluminium! Funny what you can convince yourself is going to look good 🤪 I also made an elaborate headlight mount that I'd not seen on any other bike which was never quite right once in place.
If the pipe sounds good, I thought I'd do a YouTube walk around and startup video. Might catch on, then we'd get to see other member's bikes in glorious technicolour 👍  I'll bet there are some real gems 😛 Thanks for all your support and advice btw, it really was close to being another abandoned project when your encouragement kept it going.
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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #131 on: February 21, 2021, 10:17:27 PM »
Looking good Matt. Have you something in mind to replace it?

Regards

Tony

mthee

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #132 on: February 22, 2021, 12:46:22 AM »
Only joking about not managing the rewire, but I will have to get to grips with the diagram again and I'm using CBF125 switches.
But, if I were to replace/add to it, I'd love an older Guzzi - T3 or G5 😎 or even a Convert.
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« Reply #133 on: February 22, 2021, 07:21:36 PM »
Looks very impressive Matt- making all your hard work worthwhile.
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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #134 on: February 22, 2021, 09:29:37 PM »
nice job sir