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Offline cocinero196

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Smaller alternative gas tanks for cb550's?
« on: August 06, 2017, 04:47:38 AM »
Hi guys, any suggestions?
Looking for a smaller, classic tear drop looking, vintage honda tank for my '77 cb550k.
Been checking out cb/cl 175, cb/cl 350, & cb500 tanks.
Hopefully there won't be any/too much fabrication or modification needed to fit it in the cb550 chassis.
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Re: Smaller alternative gas tanks for cb550's?
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2017, 06:40:55 AM »
Unfortunately the smaller tanks may take a decent amount of fab. I believe the tunnel is quite a bit different.  The 500 tank would be easiest


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Re: Smaller alternative gas tanks for cb550's?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2017, 07:11:54 AM »
Take a look at the 80-82 CB650 tank. It's more of teardrop shape, not too hard to find, and should not take as much work to install.
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Re: Smaller alternative gas tanks for cb550's?
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2017, 09:08:42 AM »
cb 400 four..and think cb/cn200 use the same style tank.  but they are the Sharp egded type..Suzuki gn have a nice raund one
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Re: Smaller alternative gas tanks for cb550's?
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2017, 09:25:06 AM »
400f requires some work to fit properly