Roadster Tanks
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jimbo
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marshg246
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Can you post pictures of the difference. I can't see any difference in original tanks and EMGO tanks filler neck.
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Seems a bit of dremel work would make such notches if there is such a critical need for a locking cap.
I've never had fuel pilferage on any vehicle for near 50 yrs. No reason to think this will change one day.
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Not just pilferage. Locking cap stops a vandal from putting something bad in your tank.
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We heard you the first time. Good for you!
Live and let live! Some of us have our residence in areas with lots of youngsters. You never know what they are up to when bored.
I had my car's windshield demolished by rocks ...
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I'm really confused now. I checked all my Norton tanks - they are all just like the EMGO filler. This includes three original Roadster tanks all black and gold, a 1972 from a Combat, a 1973 from an 850, and 1974 from a MK2A (originally sold in Scotland). I have two Fiberglass tanks that I believe are original and they don't have the lock provisions. I have more tanks without it, but no "for sure" history on them.
Could it have been an option or something only for certain markets?
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Funny where I come from broken arms and legs to those that have tried any stunt like that or any other...sends a CLEAR Message to others...I trust no one except my mates that have MY back ....a bike left in a vulnerable spot and is tampered with...is the fault of the owner
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Pillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activities
He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.
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Nowhere in that story does it state what kind of Harley was involvedFunny where I come from broken arms and legs to those that have tried any stunt like that or any other...sends a CLEAR Message to others...I trust no one except my mates that have MY back ....a bike left in a vulnerable spot and is tampered with...is the fault of the owner
Pillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activities
He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.
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FD supplied and painted my EMGO tank (two years ago) no welding of brazing carried out on the neck
But what a fantastic paint job they did....highly recommended
Tornado, due to the design of the filler neck, which is shaped with a radius at the top, providing notches isn't possible unfortunately. These petrol tanks will take Ceandess Presto 75 non-locking filler caps only.
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"Made on Taiwan" has become synonymous with quality in recent years. No experience with Norton tanks made there though.
