Topic: gas tank mounting question...

[75cb550 (kyle)]

okay, had to buy a tank for the 550, too many holes in the original and its too nice outside for her to sit in the garage. im going to mount a nut to the frame with a hole on the back side and just bolt it down. i have a torch and tanks here and i can braze it or run the bike down to my dads and use the MIG, any ideas. would a stick weld job hold up alright or do i need to really weld it on...
what you guys think?
 

[kghost]

Ummmm......

I guess I have no idea why your welding on it......

Not a stock tank? Don't have the rubber bits to mount it?

What gives?

[75cb550 (kyle)]

okay. i hope i dont get stoned outside the city walls for this, but no. its a paughco mustang tank. it has to be bolted to the frame...

[kghost]

I'm not gonna stone you.....

Does help explain why you need to weld tho.......

So your basic Question is how to weld a lug on?

Brazing or MIG has a bit more finesse then stick welding.

Either would work for holding a gas tank mounting lug if done properly.

Good luck.

[75cb550 (kyle)]

cool. ill probably braze it. that was the dilema whether to braze at home or load up bike and drive down to use the MIG....
THANKS