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i've heard of guys removing that small lip on the bottom of the tank and have even seen some in pics.
i was wondering what guys have done to remove or "bang in" this lip. A hammer? dremel?
what's up?
thorn
06 Speedmaster. Black and Sunset Red.
SS long slash, 135/45, AI out.
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Ive got a black BA and when I bought it 2nd hand the bloke I bought it off had fitted white rubber moulding over the seam.Its a satin type finish on the moulding and it doesnt look too bad.If I knew how to post a photo I would.Im not sure if you could get it in black but I imagine you could.It just pushes on as its a channel shape.
BJR
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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i've heard of guys removing that small lip on the bottom of the tank and have even seen some in pics.
i was wondering what guys have done to remove or "bang in" this lip. A hammer? dremel?
what's up?
thorn
That's the seam where they weld the tunnel portion to the outer portion. Monkeying with it in any way is begging for a leak. That said, I'm waiting to see if someone goes to the trouble of cutting it off and butt-welding the two tank parts together. That would be the "proper" way of doing it, much like shaving drip rails off a car. 
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No seam, no welding, no leaks,  just a little puddy shaped and sanded before paint.
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Nice bike....any other pic's
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i didn't think about putty. if i ever decide to get the tank painted that would be the way to go. wasn't sure if there was a way to pound it up or not.
p.s. love what you did with it.
06 Speedmaster. Black and Sunset Red.
SS long slash, 135/45, AI out.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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No seam, no welding, no leaks,
just a little puddy shaped and sanded before paint.
A little mud? 
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That seam is definitely an eyesore on the bike. It just screams "cost cutting" by T and was almost a dealbreaker when I looked at the America. I won't be too upset if something happens to my paint, cause I'll have the chance to fix it! I just don't have the ____ yet to start messing around with '06 paint.
Larkfarms, I like the look.
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No seam, no welding, no leaks,
just a little puddy shaped and sanded before paint.
A little mud?
Can someone explain to the n00b what was done? I'm having a bit of painting/filling done myself soon and may as well get the seam done at the same time. I hadn't noticed the fooker until someone pointed it out!!! Bah!
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Should be Riding
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I think basically he "filled in" around that seam, to blend the tank cirve down to the edge of the seam.
Benny
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Ya know, when you're riding you can't see the tank seam.
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Yeah but like a pimple on your bum, you know its there. BTW I added a few pics to try and show the tank seam a little better.
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Ya know, when you're riding you can't see the tank seam.
I used 3M trim tape to install my LED's in behind the seam. It hides them perfectly and gives a nice glow to the top of the engine. jmo
1982 Pontiac Trans Am...K.I.T.T. in progress.
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