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Offline johnsy

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TANKS ALOT!!!!
« on: January 09, 2010, 12:32:10 AM »
So im walkin through our studio yesterday and notice a 2 sample tanks that were sent to us from Europe. After a little research i found that they are from a Moto Guzzi V7 and the V7 clubman racer...sweet!!! so what the hell lets try it on and the results are in. Here are the pics. Of course some will like this and some wont but they fit my overall vision for the bike as far as a modern interp of a cafe racer....oh and they are free  ;D winwin.
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2010, 01:44:23 AM »
Nice looking tank, now lets see the finished bike.

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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2010, 11:26:54 AM »
I have a 550 as well and I want that second tank. Is it a OEM item, where can I get it and what will it run me.
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2010, 02:27:54 PM »
I'd say win-win for sure!
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2010, 03:06:35 PM »
I don't see a second tank.
They all look like they are, or could be, the same tank.
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2010, 05:25:13 PM »
Quote from: MötleyRöx on January 09, 2010, 03:06:35 PM
I don't see a second tank.
They all look like they are, or could be, the same tank.
Oh, I only took a pic of one tank. they are the same, only difference is one is red...for now anyway ;)
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2010, 05:37:52 PM »
Quote from: CaféElite on January 09, 2010, 11:26:54 AM
I have a 550 as well and I want that second tank. Is it a OEM item, where can I get it and what will it run me.

Its from a "Moto Guzzi V7"... Saw one on ebay a couple days ago but it was under the "moto guzzi 978928" there is some light fab work to be done on frame to make it sit right but its really minimal. Ill post the pics of this fab work when i start it this week.
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2010, 07:24:53 PM »
Looks good....mount it up and keep on pressing.

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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2010, 08:18:54 PM »
Awesome.  The Guzzi tanks from the 70's are my favorites.  I would love to know what the mods are to get them on the Honda Frame.  Some more views of the tanks:


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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2010, 08:32:05 AM »
Quote from: dagersh on January 09, 2010, 08:18:54 PM
Awesome.  The Guzzi tanks from the 70's are my favorites.  I would love to know what the mods are to get them on the Honda Frame.  Some more views of the tanks:


'75 750 S3 & '78 LeMans





'73 V7 Sport

yep,  I will document every detail of mounting the tank...I should be able to get to it at the end of this week.
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2010, 09:52:34 AM »
How does  "showed up at the studio" work, and can I get on the program at my studio/shop.... ???

 These tanks look good, how much do they cost?. not like there will be gobs of take-offs sitting around..
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2010, 01:19:48 PM »
Quote from: 754 on January 10, 2010, 09:52:34 AM
How does  "showed up at the studio" work, and can I get on the program at my studio/shop.... ???

 These tanks look good, how much do they cost?. not like there will be gobs of take-offs sitting around..

Here is how it works... I am a designer for Polaris Industries atvs,snowmobile,rzrs and with that comes Victory Motorcycles. Sometimes suppliers and manufacurers send us samples of there items to show us potential material applications for our products. Thats how we got the Guzzi tanks.Tha same company that supplies Guzzi does some products for our vehicles. As far as cost you will have to contact a Guzzi dealer near you and ask for a tank off of a V7 Classic.
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2010, 01:38:59 PM »
that tank looks great on the honda! i know i'd put one on if it was mine
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2010, 12:03:24 PM »
Quote from: clarkjh on January 09, 2010, 01:44:23 AM
Nice looking tank, now lets see the finished bike.

James

Thanks, im getting there....baby steps. dont want to miss anything.

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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2010, 11:21:34 AM »
You might want to slip the triple clamps into place and check your turning radius - the front of the tank seems to be right about where the fork tubes should reside once assembled...
That is a really sweet looking piece though!
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« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2010, 11:21:18 PM »
Quote from: bikebitzofvt on January 15, 2010, 11:21:34 AM
You might want to slip the triple clamps into place and check your turning radius - the front of the tank seems to be right about where the fork tubes should reside once assembled...
That is a really sweet looking piece though!
Good luck!
yeah, its on my to do list this weekend, ill keep you posted...
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Re: TANKS ALOT!!!!
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2011, 09:07:45 PM »
Finally! got the petcocks in for the two tanks! a little fab later and...
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« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2011, 08:59:16 AM »
If you don't mine people stopping by the shop, shoot my a PM with some contact info.   I'd love to check this out in person.   If you want to check out another local build, here's my build thread. 

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81214.0
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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2011, 05:22:10 PM »
Quote from: Bakeoff on May 12, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
If you don't mine people stopping by the shop, shoot my a PM with some contact info.   I'd love to check this out in person.   If you want to check out another local build, here's my build thread. 

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81214.0

aww man wish I had known sooner. great build and nice garage. im packing up as soon as tomorrow to move to Cali next week. im putting in over time to get the 550 together so its all in one for the movers.
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« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2011, 09:03:20 AM »
I'm kind of jealous!  You'll have a real riding season!  I'm half tempted to move south too.  Let us know when you are back up and running on this project!
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