milfordite
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I had an Interstate stud repaired and the welder did a great job, no paint damage at all, just a touch up where it was welded.
Interstate tank leaking
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One advantage of the Interstate tank is it outlasts the roadsters you are riding with.
When the roadsters run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere, the Interstate becomes the Mothership.
On the trip to the Ashland rally with a group of 7 riders, this happened several times.
Nobody had a container for transferring fuel, until somebody pulled a condom from their wallet.
This would take a while. Looked ridiculous. But the condom held up quite well.
When the roadsters run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere, the Interstate becomes the Mothership.
On the trip to the Ashland rally with a group of 7 riders, this happened several times.
Nobody had a container for transferring fuel, until somebody pulled a condom from their wallet.
This would take a while. Looked ridiculous. But the condom held up quite well.
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I have had two interstate tanks leak at the front studs one left one right First one I had mig welded and the second one I silver soldered the crack
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Use the under-tank strap at the rear,
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Original Interstate tank for me too , no issues after 50 years .
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Wash it out and good to go .
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Is there an over-tank strap that we are not aware of? https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details-2/16039/fuel-tank-fixing-strap-06-2367-interstate- A bugee cord, I would suspect?
robs ss
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???Is there an over-tank strap that we are not aware of? https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details-2/16039/fuel-tank-fixing-strap-06-2367-interstate- A bugee cord, I would suspect?
That is the under tank strap.
BTW - has the same capacity as my '79 Suzukii GS850 shaftie
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Is there an over-tank strap that we are not aware of? https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details-2/16039/fuel-tank-fixing-strap-06-2367-interstate- A bugee cord, I would suspect?
robs ss
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Jerry
Changes I have made since my first (cNw) Intertate tank started leaking is to:
1. put one rubber washer between the frame and the lower washer - I think it will reduce upward shock.
2. got rid of all the rubbers under the tank and now have them on top of the large frame tube. I have 300mm in length there. My thinking is to increase friction to stop the tank's tendency to slide forward. Also makes it easy work to inspect & change at service time. Also - ensure the rear strap is actually clamping the rear of the tank down - otherwise re-bend.
3. consciously not use the tank with my knees during braking
All of the above is because Norton didn't upgrade their tank mounts when more than doubling tank weight.
...and thanks to @Dellis for selling his set of tinware to me - wouldn't have known about it without this forum!
Cheers
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Lineslinger
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Spine lining...the tank slips on nicely and is snug in placement. This relieves the weight bearing of the studs with them now just keeping the tank in place. I helps reduce vibration as well.
I cut up my wife's old 3/8" neoprene wet suit, full wrapped it once and then half wrapped the top of the spine for the 2nd layer. This really makes placement and attachment easy. The whole length of the tank is being supported.
She doesn't dive any more.
I cut up my wife's old 3/8" neoprene wet suit, full wrapped it once and then half wrapped the top of the spine for the 2nd layer. This really makes placement and attachment easy. The whole length of the tank is being supported.
She doesn't dive any more.
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Dellis
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Rob,
You have my wife to thank. I’d put the tank, seat etc in my workshop loft and there it would have stayed. Sandra pointed out that I liked the bike so much more in Roadster trim that it was never going to be returned to an Interstate and I should pass it on to someone who is going use it and I’m so glad I did. A funny thing that I’ve not mentioned is that I sold some parts to a fellow forum member who lives about 2 miles from me and he said that he just missed the Interstate parts and would have had them off me, they could have gone to the second closest Commando owner that I know but instead headed off 12,000 miles to one of the furthest away.
Main thing is the parts are being used and enjoyed.
Dave
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YOU JUST FILL THE BLANKETY THING UP WITH WATER .
arrange so as dribble is AT TOP .
Get out the Gas Torch .
Use 3/32 rod & a 8 or 10 tip .
Dont dither & mouse about , flick in heat & follow with rod . as it goes DULL RED , douse with damp flannel , to take up S T R E T C H .
Mate .
If you use the Bore , on the Holden tank , and its running well ,while you roll a smoke , itll only hold a extra 5 or 8 gallons , if you slap the top back flat , with a plank .
So watch that , Brazing the rust pits inthetopoff an olden ache queue feul tank .
arrange so as dribble is AT TOP .
Get out the Gas Torch .
Use 3/32 rod & a 8 or 10 tip .
Dont dither & mouse about , flick in heat & follow with rod . as it goes DULL RED , douse with damp flannel , to take up S T R E T C H .
Mate .
If you use the Bore , on the Holden tank , and its running well ,while you roll a smoke , itll only hold a extra 5 or 8 gallons , if you slap the top back flat , with a plank .
So watch that , Brazing the rust pits inthetopoff an olden ache queue feul tank .
