Quote Originally Posted by bowtiewagon View Post
You did say you removed the old brackets from the bike,so some grinding sounds like it was needed,and I am assuming that you had to drill the frame to attach the new mounts? Looking at your picture above,and everything being so black..I barely can make thme out. I am sorry if I am asking alot..your bike looks great,and the tank looks big.Just wanting to get it right.
Grind away front and rear DF tank brackets. Amount depends on the new tank's tunnel width (I cut off 1/2"each with a 3" tunnel width) Most tanks sold have 2 1/2" tunnel widths, therefore cut off completely. Tunnel depth varies on style picked. I have a 4 1/2" tunnel depth. That also required tapering finned regulator and shortening upper engine bracket bolts.
Yes bolted tru frame (wait to get your tank, finish cutting then rest in place. determine each hole one at a time. Drill exact width & put bolt in, then work out next hole location.) Regretfully tank lenghts over 19" will probably hit front forks.
Bow, photos dark due to black paint & overcast day. As soon as the sun is out fully, I'll try again.