gixxerjasen
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Count me in as eagerly awaiting pics of this tank installed.
10 Gallon Frankentank
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Chuck35
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odot
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Count me out as I am waiting for an electric fjr............
dirttracker30
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well here are a few pics of the new tank sitting on my 06. as far as price ,well I used to do them fairly cheap,but it was way to time consuming,as they are terribly labor intensive. this tank is 1300.00 through the primer stage + price of the donor tank,and shipping,but Riding Guy caught me in a good mood with some spare black and left over clear,so I gave him some paint work(Merry Xmas)
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odot
CC member # 17,----- DUP member # 7, mensa club m
That's actually pretty impressive. Almost looks like that is how it should be....which...if the designers knew what they were doing.....would what it would be. Now lets talk to the designers and see what the owners of the company said.......
Mount Rainier
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Very nice in deed. Most envious of your skills and talent. :drinks:
Keep Going!
Keep Going!
HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
No kidding. That tank looks like it belongs. You have some madd skills DT30. Really nice work!
Auburn
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very nice, looks just like the one you did for me.
SeattleTy
LOVE 2 RIDE & RIDE 2 LOVE
Excellent work, when do these tanks hit the market? I am sure there would be a good demand for these tank
bgross
Recusant Infidel
I thought it was a work of art in the stand-alone photos, but it was difficult for me to visualize 'in place'.
Problem solved. It's a masterpiece, and you are the master! Beyond well done.
Problem solved. It's a masterpiece, and you are the master! Beyond well done.
wingshot
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DT30 you do awesome work. Love my 9.1 gallon tank. Look forward to seeing the final product.
wingshot
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DT30 you do awesome work. Love my 9.1 gallon tank. Look forward to seeing the final product.
dirttracker30
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Hey Auburn and Wingshot,Hope all is well. I was hoping you guys were taking it all in. Now if I can just get my tank built before Daytona.
DT does great work. I highly recommend. His communications were great, he really wants to give you what will meet your needs, and his fabrication skills are excellent.
I couldn't be happier - and DT will be able to tell you there was NO issue making sure payment - in full - was quickly and happliy made.
D.
I couldn't be happier - and DT will be able to tell you there was NO issue making sure payment - in full - was quickly and happliy made.
D.
dirttracker30
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Hi Dave, Thanks . Are you hoping to be able to ride out from Ohio to FL or is the weather going to force a trailer into the equation? I am playing it one day at a time. If no Ice and steady temps ,I will probably try riding out of the garage again. I really want to know if your ass can take sitting on that thing for a complete tankful now(LOL),Jim
SoCalFJR1300
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Nice job, looks well made.
I just don't get the "need" for a 10 gal tank though, and the additional weight of almost 4 more gallons of fuel?
I believe a gal of gas weighs about 11lbs or so.
I mean the 6.6 gal is good for 240 or so miles and after that I'm ready for a break anyway!
I just don't get the "need" for a 10 gal tank though, and the additional weight of almost 4 more gallons of fuel?
I believe a gal of gas weighs about 11lbs or so.
I mean the 6.6 gal is good for 240 or so miles and after that I'm ready for a break anyway!
SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
Try 6 lbs.
Just cause you don't 'get it' doesn't mean everybody else doesn't either.
SoCalFJR1300
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ionbeam
2 FUN
Awesome, there is a line between 'skilled worker' and craftsman. The trunk next? 
I read this perspective and it saddens me.
The fjr is such a great bike and has broad appeal: great on the twisties, grinds away the miles under the wheels and looks styled to the tens sitting parked in the street.
What a great bike!
No one "needs" an fjr. No one.
We are free to enjoy the great package the factory put together, and we are free to use this offering to further improve upon.
No one "needs" to paint the fjr another color. No one "needs" to change-out the suspension pieces. No one "needs" to add extra luggage, or lights, or cruise control, or custom seats.
Of course, the fjr group consists of those who take their love of something and crank it up a notch. They use the tools and abilities they possess to take Yamaha's offering, mold & shape it with their talents, and present their labor of love for inspection.
A concept.
It is no secret that many increase the fuel capacity of the fjr via fuel cells, and this requires surrendering the passenger aspect of the fjr, adding additional plumbing, and making a change in how traveling gear will be dealt with.
Frankentank deals with the downsides of extra fuel capacity and does not require surrendering the fluid styling of the fjr. The modification would not garnish a second glance from the uninitiated!
It looks just that elegant!
Perhaps it is my twisted feeling as a Vet that invokes the response that it does, but "need" sends goosebumps down my spine. This word serves no good purpose but to limit others under the banner of political correctness, is used to herd the thinkers and innovators back into the fold, and helps bury once in for all that term "Yankee Ingenuity".
We may not need a Frankentank, but we need to appreciate what this effort represents & not condemn a talented man's abilities. We need to appreciate freedom over ignorance.
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