Interstate Tank, Side Panels and Seat

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120 mile range can be an issue in UK, depends on where and what time! Besides that the Roadster is a nicer tank handling and comfort wise. One thing about the whale tank I really don't like is how it limits your handlebar choice. The euro bars on mine are there because they fit. Not enough pullback and could be a inch or two higher for my taste.
But the range offered is convenient to say the least.
 
Onder said:
120 mile range can be an issue in UK, depends on where and what time! Besides that the Roadster is a nicer tank handling and comfort wise. One thing about the whale tank I really don't like is how it limits your handlebar choice. The euro bars on mine are there because they fit. Not enough pullback and could be a inch or two higher for my taste.
But the range offered is convenient to say the least.
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Yes, I would rather have my flat bars on than the UK bars. Wont even discuss US/Western bars...
 
For range, yes. For handling, no. For weight, no. For seating position, no. For handlebar choice, definitely no.
Looks?...they look fine!
 
Dellis said:
The side panels are indeed mk2a as is the rest of my Commando :)

Dave
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But the battery cover does not have the Rotolok button in the lower right corner? How does it fasten? Using the non-MkIIA Dzus on the frame? Just curious.
 
Dellis said:
The side panels are indeed mk2a as is the rest of my Commando :)

Dave
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That battery side panel looks more like Mk111 as mk2a would have the plastic zeus fastener stud where the blank flat area is .Where is the zeus fastener positioned ,at the top of panel . Also the petrol tank appears to be missing the rubber mountings adhered to the petrol tank tunnel ,helps with vibration and steadies/snuggs up the tank to frame .
 
Ron L said:
But the battery cover does not have the Rotolok button in the lower right corner? How does it fasten? Using the non-MkIIA Dzus on the frame? Just curious.
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It has a bracket off the frame which runs up from above the ignition, it clamps to the frame tube and has the Dzus on the top.

Dave
 
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HRD said:
That battery side panel looks more like Mk111 as mk2a would have the plastic zeus fastener stud where the blank flat area is .Where is the zeus fastener positioned ,at the top of panel . Also the petrol tank appears to be missing the rubber mountings adhered to the petrol tank tunnel ,helps with vibration and steadies/snuggs up the tank to frame .
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The rubber was attached to the frame.

Dave
 
Larry S said:
Could you please take a picture of the mounting, it would be much appreciated.
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Side panel mounting pics showing the arm that clamps to the frame. Hope that’s what you were looking for.

Dave
 

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Dellis said:
Side panel mounting pics showing the arm that clamps to the frame. Hope that’s what you were looking for.

Dave
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Thank you for the quick response. Not quite what I’m looking for as mine is a 75 mk111 early model but thank you just the same. Love this forum, the things you learn.
 
The side cover is a Mk3, the Mk2A has a hole for a plastic fastener lower on the sidecover which clips to the battery tray.
 
HRD said:
Normally those rubber items are glued to the tank tunnel.
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I just did my 5500 mile service and noticed that the cable connection to the carbs (FCR 35s) had been touching the underside of the tank (Interstate) to the extent paint had been worn away in that area.
The rear rubber pad in the tank "tunnel" had been worn/squashed to 1/3 of its original thickness and the front pads (rubber washers) had also suffered. I have no excuse for the front ones as I had started using a "long" series 1/2" socket without questioning why.
The rear, however, is hidden in the tunnel so not readily available for inspection.
I have decided to, instead, attach the pad with double sided tape, to the large frame tube (as earlier mentioned by @Dellis ). This way the pad is easy to inspect each time the tank is removed/re-fitted.
Cheers
 
robs ss said:
I just did my 5500 mile service and noticed that the cable connection to the carbs (FCR 35s) had been touching the underside of the tank (Interstate) to the extent paint had been worn away in that area.
The rear rubber pad in the tank "tunnel" had been worn/squashed to 1/3 of its original thickness and the front pads (rubber washers) had also suffered. I have no excuse for the front ones as I had started using a "long" series 1/2" socket without questioning why.
The rear, however, is hidden in the tunnel so not readily available for inspection.
I have decided to, instead, attach the pad with double sided tape, to the large frame tube (as earlier mentioned by @Dellis ). This way the pad is easy to inspect each time the tank is removed/re-fitted.
Cheers
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Instead of tape or glue I used zip ties to mount the pads to the frame tube.
 
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