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"Elevated tank"
« on: August 03, 2010, 06:04:01 PM »
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2010, 06:32:28 PM »
words fail me too
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2010, 06:34:35 PM »
who DOES that?
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2010, 07:22:07 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o

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

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« 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 ;D ;D
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2010, 07:31:28 PM »
I wondered if it'd look any better with the pics straightened out....nope.
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2010, 07:38:35 PM »
You could always say that the PO was David Blaine.
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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 ;D ;D

Drugs..... ;D

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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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 ;D

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
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2010, 09:55:56 PM »
OMG he replied :o :o

"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"
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2010, 09:59:10 PM »
Quote from: seaweb11 on August 03, 2010, 09:55:56 PM
OMG he replied :o :o

"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...... ::)

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Re: "Elevated tank"
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2010, 09:59:55 PM »
a sportster??? 165??? Surely he's talking Kmph.
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« 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
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2010, 10:24:55 PM »
oh yea i would pay to see that vid lol
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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 ;)

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"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:-)"
« Last Edit: August 03, 2010, 11:21:32 PM by seaweb11 »
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2010, 11:22:30 PM »
Man, seaweb, who pissed in your wheaties? ;D :D
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« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2010, 11:31:03 PM »
Well it IS in Tempe, maybe I should go look at it?  ;D
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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? ;D :D

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Re: "Elevated tank"
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2010, 11:33:45 PM »
ahhh. say no more. I was one of those once. I understand.
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« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2010, 06:54:27 AM »
OK.that takes the cake.that is literally the dumbest thing I ever saw. ::)
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Re: "Elevated tank"
« 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"
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« 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.


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« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2010, 12:42:36 PM »
and people made fun of my felt covered tank lol  ;D
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« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2010, 08:32:11 PM »
Here's the video he took today ;)

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