Quote Originally Posted by birdmove View Post
Here is what I was reffering to as a traditional tank mount system: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/721-...C-671361463565 2 ears in front welded on and, and a bracket welded on on the rear. The 2010 DF bobber tanks mount photos I've seen here look nothing like this. I am thinking maybe the new model uses a setup more like in this in photo I refer to here?
Yes the tank has welded ears at 4 points, the 2010 has I believe 2 welded studs.

Done my share of welding, and getting a strong bead a linear ear is much easier and reliable than on a perpendicular stud...