Replace tank for a gas tank
Replace tank for a gas tank
Has anyone replaced their storage tank with an actual gas tank? I have a gl1000 76 and was wondering what tanks look best/fit best and if it affects the handling of the bike making it more top heavy. I wanna do a pass through look and get that old tank out but not sure what's gonna look good.. pictures would be awesome!!
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Maz
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Re: Replace tank for a gas tank
The whole point of the "false" tank on Goldwings is to provide space to house a multitude of electrical items, air filter, coolant expansion bottle etc. The real tank, under the seat, keeps the centre of gravity low. A modification like you are suggesting would definitely make the bike more top-heavy, plus you would have to carry out a major rewire/relocation of many essential items. Anything is possible but I think you would end up with an ugly, ill-handling machine. Only my personal thoughts though.vizier wrote:Has anyone replaced their storage tank with an actual gas tank? I have a gl1000 76 and was wondering what tanks look best/fit best and if it affects the handling of the bike making it more top heavy. I wanna do a pass through look and get that old tank out but not sure what's gonna look good.. pictures would be awesome!!
Maz
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