TAB II Alloy Tank #3

kev · Apr 2, 2025

For reference, this is what's on my McQueen Scrambler. Wouldn't work on the Norton but another option

Clive · Apr 2, 2025

How about a tank strap where the oil filler screw cap is replaced with a fitting which forms the front mounting point?

kev · Apr 2, 2025

Oooohhh. Possibly. Good idea

I've always fancied a brown leather tank strap. Might look awful in reality, but always thought about it

NorTriDuc · Apr 2, 2025

kev said:
For reference, this is what's on my McQueen Scrambler. Wouldn't work on the Norton but another option

Your tank needs more stickers.

kev · Apr 2, 2025

Bike needs more miles rather than stickers....has 7....yup

Stephen_Spencer · Apr 3, 2025

Clive said:
How about a tank strap where the oil filler screw cap is replaced with a fitting which forms the front mounting point?

Interesting idea Clive. Not sure how it would look terminating at the filler hole, although a filler hole fitting could be fashioned to hold the strap against the tank (in the filler tube aperture). Worth a look.

kev said:
Oooohhh. Possibly. Good idea
I've always fancied a brown leather tank strap. Might look awful in reality, but always thought about it

There are a few leather alternatives out there if that’s yer thang! I’m not a big fan of this one, but it certainly adds a bit of functionality (storage & tank protection).

kev · Apr 3, 2025

Do you know where the grips/seat came from on that?

Stephen_Spencer · Apr 3, 2025

kev said:
Do you know where the grips/seat came from on that?

Bike belongs to Sergio, who hasn’t been on the site for quite some time. My guess is all of the leatherwork would have come from the same leather goods manufacturer - he was Sydney based but no idea where he would have purchased them.

Plenty of custom bike seat manufacturers about Kev, if you want to get your seat covered. ‘Saddlecraft’ will do whatever you want - or select one of their available 961 options.

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Stephen_Spencer · Apr 4, 2025

If anybody else fancies a crack - no need to purchase the tank strap kit with all fittings (£150).

Stephen_Spencer · Thursday at 9:30 PM

Anybody polishing their ally tank using an electric buffing/polishing machine? If so, what type and using which products?

kev · Thursday at 12:22 AM

I do mine by hand. Only take 5-10 mins so cost of a machine isn't justified for that job IMHO. Polish-wise, I use this.....

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Stephen_Spencer · Thursday at 4:36 AM

kev said:
I do mine by hand. Only take 5-10 mins so cost of a machine isn't justified for that job IMHO. Polish-wise, I use this.....

Mothers Mag And Aluminium Polish

The Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish is legendary in car polishing circles and now its available from Demon Tweeks, the polish uses a secret formula that is able to balance ease of use with a brilliant shine. And is able to do amazing things to polish-able metals! You will be amazed at how...

www.demon-tweeks.com

I’m with you Kev - use Mothers, or Blue Sapphire which I think is a little better, myself.

These don’t get rid of the fine swirls and scratches of course. The correct buffing/polishing machine (used correctly) will do.

Being so anally retentive is a real bind!!

kev · Thursday at 5:21 AM

Oh for sure - get your question now. It's on my list for the long-term but not something I've looked into (other than a glance) yet but will get one eventually.

Machine I'm less concerned with, it's the compounds/products that scare me the most

TAB II Alloy Tank #3

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