Gas Tank

jaeone · 04-29-2013, 11:23 PM

Hello,
I have a 2004 with clip on cafe racer bars. The bars hit the gas tank and I was wondering if anyone else has had to deal with this issue and if so what is the solution. Is there an aftermarket or a smaller tank for a different bike that would be compatible?

Thanks

jaeone · 05-01-2013, 03:58 AM

Not even any info on a smaller tank that would fit?

alantf · 05-01-2013, 07:49 AM

Hi there,

I was waiting for someone with more customizing expertise than me to come in, but they haven't, so here goes, for what it's worth. I've never heard of an aftermarket tank for the GZ, but I believe that I heard, somewhere in the dim and distant past, that someone had fitted a peanut tank from a Harley Sportster. I can't remember if any modification was needed, but that's the best that I can come up with.

blaine · 05-01-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alantf

Hi there,

I was waiting for someone with more customizing expertise than me to come in, but they haven't, so here goes, for what it's worth. I've never heard of an aftermarket tank for the GZ, but I believe that I heard, somewhere in the dim and distant past, that someone had fitted a peanut tank from a Harley Sportster. I can't remember if any modification was needed, but that's the best that I can come up with.

Your right Alan.There was some mods needed,but nothing serious.Damn it!!!! I can't find the thread!!!

**jonathan180iq** · 05-01-2013, 11:53 AM

This is what I'm good at

From my buddy Kcarvajal:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4779&hilit=harley+tank

jaeone · 05-01-2013, 10:24 PM

Ok, if I can find a cheap one I may try it out. Thanks

5th_bike · 05-03-2013, 01:18 AM

There also exists motorcycle shops where they can get the dent out of the tank, I heard.
Oh and welcome to the forum! :2tup:

Goose51683 · 06-07-2013, 03:31 PM

Hey I've been looking into the same issue but I think you can get taller risers which should solve the issue cheaper and easier. That's the route I'm going. I haven't done it yet but it's going to happen before to long.

I have "super bars" which are close to drag bars but with about and inch of pullback. My bars hit my tank but not enough to really keep me from turning. I think right now I have either a 1 or 2 inch riser and a 3 or 4 inch will solve my problem.

04-29-2013, 11:23 PM	#1
jaeone Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: toronto, ohio Posts: 13	Gas Tank Hello, I have a 2004 with clip on cafe racer bars. The bars hit the gas tank and I was wondering if anyone else has had to deal with this issue and if so what is the solution. Is there an aftermarket or a smaller tank for a different bike that would be compatible? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2013, 03:58 AM	#2
jaeone Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: toronto, ohio Posts: 13	Re: Gas Tank Not even any info on a smaller tank that would fit?
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Gas Tank Hi there, I was waiting for someone with more customizing expertise than me to come in, but they haven't, so here goes, for what it's worth. I've never heard of an aftermarket tank for the GZ, but I believe that I heard, somewhere in the dim and distant past, that someone had fitted a peanut tank from a Harley Sportster. I can't remember if any modification was needed, but that's the best that I can come up with. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2013, 11:53 AM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Gas Tank This is what I'm good at From my buddy Kcarvajal: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4779&hilit=harley+tank Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2013, 10:24 PM	#6
jaeone Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: toronto, ohio Posts: 13	Re: Gas Tank Ok, if I can find a cheap one I may try it out. Thanks
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05-03-2013, 01:18 AM	#7
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Gas Tank There also exists motorcycle shops where they can get the dent out of the tank, I heard. Oh and welcome to the forum! :2tup: __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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06-07-2013, 03:31 PM	#8
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	Re: Gas Tank Hey I've been looking into the same issue but I think you can get taller risers which should solve the issue cheaper and easier. That's the route I'm going. I haven't done it yet but it's going to happen before to long. I have "super bars" which are close to drag bars but with about and inch of pullback. My bars hit my tank but not enough to really keep me from turning. I think right now I have either a 1 or 2 inch riser and a 3 or 4 inch will solve my problem.
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