Topic: Parcel Grill For A Gas Tank.

[whp]

I've seen a few triumph and royal enfield with the grids on top of the gas tank. I think they are pretty cool and would like to get one together, most likely out of brass. I know Royal Enfield sells some brass ones from India. I think with some rubber grommets and it would keep a good seal on the tank.


I was wondering if anybody has installed one on a CB tank?

[lrutt]

There is an aftermarket unit with suction cups I've seen on many Triumphs. I wouldn't trust it though. If I were to do it I'd drill the tank, put some threaded inserts in,  then silver solder them to seal it up, then paint. That is the right way to do it.

Not sure of the RE parts but you could also get the regular Triumph ones from any shop that deals in old Triumph parts. Just have to check the shape out to see what fits  your tank best.

[Schnell]

A wire grill might look good, but isn't a (removable) tank bag a much better carrying solution?

Also a wire grill is more aesthetically appropriate for an older bike.

[MCRider]

A wire grill might look good, but isn't a tank bag a much better carrying solution?

Also a wire grill is more appropriate for an older bike.

Agreed. Those grills/racks were on bikes prior to the existence of high tech tank bags. I see the draw for looks purposes. But for practicality only, I think its been superceded.

[lucky]

I would not trust anything held on with suction cups.

[Old Scrambler]

The rack would protect the naked-lady paint-job from the tank bag

[RAFster122s]

Would make it hard to clean or wax or wipe off any fuel spills.

[grumpy]

tank racks become nut-removers if you have a collision...

[whp]

I agree with the suction cup route Lucky, can't have her flying off! I just think its something a little different. The tank bags are alright, but way to convenient for my liking! I think I would build an attachable basket or bag so that I could still haul the mail. If I had the time....

[dlhoulton]

I know your talking grills for stock tanks. I liked the look of those old bikes that had them also. I put together a bike using a twin tank set up, made a center panel and fabricated my on parcel grill to match my rear luggage rack.

[madmtnmotors]

I know your talking grills for stock tanks. I liked the look of those old bikes that had them also. I put together a bike using a twin tank set up, made a center panel and fabricated my on parcel grill to match my rear luggage rack.

Nice job, I really like what you did with that!