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Offline Frankencake

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Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« on: October 24, 2009, 06:29:18 PM »
These are described as being bought "years ago".   What are they?  Any ideas as the the maker?
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2009, 08:48:29 PM »
Got no clue, but they look dynamite. For a 750 I presume? If you're looking to get rid of them, let me know. Did you just buy them? If so, nice score...
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2009, 09:21:20 PM »
looks like it could be dunstall stuff, not 100% on that
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2009, 07:25:47 AM »
I don't own them.  Yet.  I got in to a conversation with an old timer who has a few Hondas and we exchanged emails.  He bought these parts back in '75 which makes me want them even more.  If he lets 'em go, they won't be cheap.  I just want to identify them for him right now.  I doubt that I'll ever get them.  He does have a few 750's but I have yet to see them.  One is dismantled.  Maybe he'll part with that one.  Thanks--SS
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2009, 11:05:35 AM »
The fairing is a Dick's Cycle West.  Probably true for the tank and seat. Nice parts.
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2009, 03:00:23 PM »

I'm not acquainted with the fairing, but the tank and seat do look like a Dick's Cycle West. (RIP)  ;)  RR

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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2009, 03:48:40 PM »
Can anyone send me link to Dick's cycle west pics?  A question for the old timers:  How many companies were producing stuff like this for CB's?
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2009, 04:52:38 PM »
Tank is Camber Company, which was owned by Dan Gurney of All American Racers. Yes, that Dan Gurney.



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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2009, 06:23:41 PM »
Probably 6 -10 companies or more, made glass tanks  for CB 750.. some were a bit more custom than cafe..
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Re: Help me identify these race parts. Tank
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 07:29:41 AM »
And remember, fiber glass tanks are not for street use. Never had one that withstood having fuel left in it for very long.. They worked on race bikes, as most good racers (mechanics) drained fuel out after every race.


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