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Offline cb650 bobber

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using a universal or other model tank on a 1980 cb650
« on: June 27, 2008, 06:47:49 AM »
looking for evidence that anyone has used a different tank universal, sportster or something on a 1980 cb650....need a new tank and prices are bonkers on egay right now.
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Re: using a universal or other model tank on a 1980 cb650
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2008, 08:38:55 AM »
Message this guy, he's selling the tank from an '81 CB650C for $55 including shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330247142507
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Re: using a universal or other model tank on a 1980 cb650
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2008, 05:17:11 PM »
The 81 tank is the same BUT the petcock bung.  Get the petcock with it and you can adapt the fuel line.  A couple guys have put on
sporster peanut tanks.
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