Author Topic: "Elevated tank" (Read 4941 times)

Shenanigans · « **on:** August 03, 2010, 06:04:01 PM »

Uhhhhh....

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/1879303839.html

BlindJoe · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:32:28 PM »

words fail me too

Frankenkit · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:34:35 PM »

who DOES that?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:22:07 PM »

Thanks, that just made my day......

Mick

seaweb11 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:24:25 PM »

What would motivate you to say "Hey I know what will make this bike perfect" and then do that

Alan F. · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:31:28 PM »

I wondered if it'd look any better with the pics straightened out....nope.

547 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:38:35 PM »

You could always say that the PO was David Blaine.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:42:11 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on August 03, 2010, 07:24:25 PM

What would motivate you to say "Hey I know what will make this bike perfect" and then do that

Drugs.....

Mick

seaweb11 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2010, 07:50:04 PM »

I'm in a pissy mood tonight so I couldn't resist..I emailed him

Hi there. A bunch of us on a motorcycle forum want to know what motivated the "elevated tank" Seriously?
Does the gas get in the carbs quicker because it's higher?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74925.msg834076#msg834076

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/1879303839.html

seaweb11 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2010, 09:55:56 PM »

OMG he replied

"Hi Derek,

I built the bike with looking from the rear view in mind and as well as putting a NOS tank under the tank so, that way its a straight shot. As far as the gas getting to the carb quicker I am not sure but, I do know that I had it going 145mph the other night so I am imagining that or I hope that the top speed on it would be 165mph but in due time.

Scott"

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2010, 09:59:10 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on August 03, 2010, 09:55:56 PM

OMG he replied

"Hi Derek,

I built the bike with looking from the rear view in mind and as well as putting a NOS tank under the tank so, that way its a straight shot. As far as the gas getting to the carb quicker I am not sure but, I do know that I had it going 145mph the other night so I am imagining that or I hope that the top speed on it would be 165mph but in due time.

Scott"

Well he might be off base with that tank but he's got bull#$%*ting down pat......

Mick

Frankenkit · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2010, 09:59:55 PM »

a sportster??? 165??? Surely he's talking Kmph.

77cafe750 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:18:04 PM »

i would buy a sporty that could run 165 but i would never buy any bike with that gas tank setup lol

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:23:01 PM »

Quote from: Kit on August 03, 2010, 09:59:55 PM

a sportster??? 165??? Surely he's talking Kmph.

I just pictured this guy hanging on for dear life at 145 when all of a sudden the wind gets under the tank and it smacks him in the face.....OOOOOOOoH i want to see that.....

Mick

77cafe750 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:24:55 PM »

oh yea i would pay to see that vid lol

seaweb11 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:16:05 PM »

I'm going to email him and ask if he could send me a video of a walk around

EDIT

done

"Cool.
I was wondering if you could email me a quick video of a walk around the bike? 30 seconds should be fine.

I'm very interested:-)"

Frankenkit · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:22:30 PM »

Man, seaweb, who pissed in your wheaties?

Shenanigans · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:31:03 PM »

Well it IS in Tempe, maybe I should go look at it?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:32:39 PM »

Quote from: Kit on August 03, 2010, 11:22:30 PM

Man, seaweb, who pissed in your wheaties?

Daughter issues

$:-\$ $:-\$

Frankenkit · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2010, 11:33:45 PM »

ahhh. say no more. I was one of those once. I understand.

bikerbart · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2010, 06:54:27 AM »

OK.that takes the cake.that is literally the dumbest thing I ever saw.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2010, 10:20:57 AM »

Response:
"Hi Derek,

I can take a video for ya, it will have to be later today after I get home from work, that's no problem.

Scott"

TwoTired · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2010, 10:41:57 AM »

At least your junk won't get smashed in a sudden stop.

Clearly, it's not a woman's bike. Or, the tank would be in constant battle with the "twins".

I was thinking the bike really isn't completed. What it needs is a whip antenna mounted on the tank with a small helicopter (or an illuminated angel) attached at the top to complete the illusion.

...Slow day on the forum....

77cafe750 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2010, 12:42:36 PM »

and people made fun of my felt covered tank lol

seaweb11 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:32:11 PM »

Here's the video he took today

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name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="

type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>[/youtube]

Frankenkit · « **Reply #25 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:33:13 PM »

yup. It's still ugly from all angles. Does it take a lot of effort for him to get down for those ground lvl shots, or does he just have bad knees?

547 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:48:20 PM »

Looks like he had to turn his hat sideways to sit on it. Sorry, I know it's rude to make personal remarks. He looks a little uncomfortable on it.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #27 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:59:08 PM »

one good, hard stop and he'd faceplant the tank.

PS: I'd pay to see that.

scottly · « **Reply #28 on:** August 04, 2010, 09:41:39 PM »

Hmm, if it would go 165 with all the wind resistance from the ape hangers and the elevated tank, think how fast it would go with the tank mounted normally, and clip-ons, so he could really tuck in! Someone should tell him that Bonneville is coming up. He should be a sure bet for the 200 club!

The kid is a better photog than the dad is a designer.....

ken736cc · « **Reply #29 on:** August 05, 2010, 02:34:31 PM »

Reminds me of this:

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