Author Topic: 750 tank on a 500 (Read 4738 times)

jmanstuck · « **on:** May 30, 2006, 06:30:10 PM »

will a 76 750 tank fit directly on a 73 500? Thanks

Tim. · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2006, 09:27:26 PM »

You'll likely have to cut about 1/4 inch off the little stubs under the front tank rubber mounts, and cut the rubber down to match. The front is narrower on the 750 tank than the 500.

I'm saying this based on my fitting an early 750 tank to my 550F. Check which side the petcock is on as well - you want one on the left, which are I think the earlier 750 tanks (correct me if I'm wrong someone).

mrbreeze · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2006, 09:47:33 PM »

You stand corrected!!!!!!!!early on the right..later on the left.

Tim. · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2006, 05:46:42 AM »

Ah - good to know. I have a 750 tank with it on the right. Never ended up using it.

Tim. · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2006, 07:45:08 AM »

BTW - for a perfect example of the 750 tank on a 550, just check out Rob Lloyd's pictures:

http://www.bikepics.com/members/roblloyd/76cb550/

One of the nicest all around 550's.

AntiRiceCRX · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2006, 08:40:15 AM »

i kinda like that....anyone wanna trade?

canttuckmyshirt · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2006, 10:13:35 AM »

I'm still new at this.. What is tyhe major difference between the tanks? is the shape or size?

jmanstuck · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2006, 02:28:26 PM »

God to know thanks for help here's the tank I won.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2006, 04:24:12 PM »

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BTW - for a perfect example of the 750 tank on a 550, just check out Rob Lloyd's pictures:

http://www.bikepics.com/members/roblloyd/76cb550/

One of the nicest all around 550's.

Have to agree, very nice!

csendker · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2006, 07:02:47 PM »

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What is tyhe major difference between the tanks? is the shape or size?

They're bigger.

550 = 3.7 gal

750 = 4.5 or 5.0 gal

Tim. · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2006, 09:05:43 PM »

Quote from: jmanstuck on May 31, 2006, 02:28:26 PM

God to know thanks for help here's the tank I won.

I don't think even God knows if the CB500 Twin tank you won (that's NOT a 750 tank) will fit a 500/4. However, it's a question I and many others have asked, so let us know. I've always liked the T tank, and have been keeping my eyes open for a local junker to test fit.

jmanstuck · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2006, 02:57:59 AM »

I do belive it is a 750 tank I did an image search on Google & found several 750's with that tank, one a 76 the other 78.
Thanks for the warning, but Rob Lloyd hasnt blown up. Well see, oh well only $40 shipped it will be an experiment.

Tim. · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2006, 07:07:32 AM »

Sorry to be such a prick about it, but the picture you posted is most definitely a CB500T tank. No doubt in my mind. Show me the images you found of 750's with that tank.

CB500T tanks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-75-Honda-cb500t-cb-500-t-cb500-gas-tank-fuel_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35586QQitemZ4645502155QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB-500-T-CB500T-GAS-FUEL-TANK-W-snap-on-LID_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35586QQitemZ4645337717QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

CB750K7/8 tank:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Honda-CB750-CB-750-Gas-Fuel-Tank-Nice_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10066QQitemZ4645662344QQrdZ1

Pre 1977 CB750 tank:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GAS-TANK-CB750-CB-750-HONDA-MOTORCYCLE-ORIG-PAINT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35586QQitemZ4608084609QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

For what its worth, I think you have the better tank of the bunch. Just not sure whether it will fit or not.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2006, 10:15:14 AM »

Quote from: tintin on May 31, 2006, 07:45:08 AM

BTW - for a perfect example of the 750 tank on a 550, just check out Rob Lloyd's pictures:

http://www.bikepics.com/members/roblloyd/76cb550/

One of the nicest all around 550's.

I agree, that bike is perfect in everyway...

Chris Liston · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2006, 01:33:14 PM »

That bike has helped me out in so many ways for design process. Rob Lloyd where are you. He fell off the earth. BTW, those are 750 carbs on that yellow beast too.

Tim. · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2006, 04:32:11 PM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on June 01, 2006, 10:15:14 AM

I agree, that bike is perfect in everyway...

Well, I've never liked the way the seat 'sat' on the frame - doesn't look like it fits properly. My only real criticism.

jmanstuck · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2006, 04:57:10 PM »

Heres a couple. Not a prick youre just sure. For all I know your right & it is a diffrent tank.
The other wouldnt let me upload it & I couldnt change the format. Not the most computer oriented there is.
Do a google image search Honda 750 it is a red tank alone with a descripton on the 5th page.

Tim. · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2006, 08:31:12 PM »

Ok here it is. This is a Dunstall tank. Aftermarket racing kits. NOT a Honda tank, and not what you bought.

http://www.classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/tanks/Dunstall%20CB750%20Tank.htm

And the thumbnail you posted isn't a stock Honda either - can't make it out though, and couldn't find it in your image search.

jmanstuck · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2006, 02:49:07 AM »

So anyways do you think a cb 500 twin tank is better suited than a 750 tank. As I said $40 shipped it wont
be the most money I ever wasted. I really like the tank though. I have a Mac computer so I probably get diffrent search results.
Happens at work when I try to show friends things.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2006, 04:39:39 AM »

I thought of getting a 500T tank to put on my 550 because there everywhere on Ebay. I asked the same question last month and was told here that the 500T would probably not fit over the frame. Glad you got the tank, please post if it fits.

Tim. · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2006, 06:42:49 AM »

Yeah - we're all interested to know for sure if it even comes close to fitting, so please let us know and post pics. If it fits, you'll likely see us all running out and buying 500T tanks, the price of which will skyrocket

jmanstuck · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2006, 01:43:37 PM »

I keep you all posted.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2006, 01:27:40 AM »

It was a fuzzy pic but I will definetly agree with TinTin that it is a 500 twin tank.I had a 500 twin in the late 70's and even had to buy a used tank for it at the local cycle salvage.Fuzzy pic or not.....I can visually ID that tank!!!!I have no clue whatsoever what other bikes it will fit.

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