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Jim Shea

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F1 v F2 tank??
« on: January 29, 2006, 07:30:47 AM »
Are the F1 tank and the F2 tank identical except for decals??

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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2006, 08:24:39 AM »
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2006, 08:30:13 AM »
What are the differences?  I guess I've always just assumed that they were by looking at pictures.  Never had an F1 tank to look at in person.

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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2006, 08:57:12 AM »
The emblems were different too but aside from that I just wne out to the garage and compared the tanks I have, can't tell the difference.
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2006, 09:01:00 AM »
Are the F1 tank and the F2 tank identical except for decals??

If you are wondering if a F2 tank will fit an F1, or vice versa, the answer is yes.  As noted in another thread, the petcocks have different fittings, but are in the same place.
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2006, 01:37:33 PM »
The petcocks are different. They are not interchageable as they use a  different thread on the tank. The F1 uses the bigger thread.
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2006, 04:02:39 PM »
That's the only difference that I'm aware of, apart from paint schemes and badges etc, the threaded "spiggot" for the petcock is a larger O/D on the F0/F1 than the F2/F3. Which reminds me, I must return the F2 petcock to Clyde that I borrowed 2 years ago, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2006, 04:54:42 PM »
I'm waiting...................
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2006, 05:03:09 PM »
Won't be long now Clyde, ha ha! ;D
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2006, 01:33:55 AM »
I have what looks like an F2 tank, but I suppose it could be the decals? I want to put F1 decals back on; any advice on safe removal of existing decals, without damaging the paint?

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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2006, 02:27:15 AM »
give it to a proffesional ;)  mick.
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2006, 03:53:02 AM »
Mick,
I would, but I think it would cost more via a professional than the bike is worth!  ;)
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Re: F1 v F2 tank??
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2006, 05:33:03 PM »
I have what looks like an F2 tank, but I suppose it could be the decals? I want to put F1 decals back on; any advice on safe removal of existing decals, without damaging the paint?

Forget about it Jimmy, it won't happen mate, if the decals have been clear coated, they won't come off without damaging the paint, and even if it hasn't been clearcoated, the decals will have "cured" onto the paint and will be brittle, and won't peeloff. There are products out there designed for removing labels etc, but I doubt if anything will get them off without buggering your paint.  Anyway, just like the bike itself,F2 decals look better than F1, in my most humble opinion....................... ;D 
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