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can I swap out my Speedie [07] tank for a bonnie or thruxton gas tank? not worried about loose'n the dash, just wondering if mounting points are the same. 
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mounting points are not the same, think you have to mod the tab by the seat. That's all I remember but I know it was done.
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Check Pants
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It's been done, but it is not an easy task. The America/Speedy tank has a wider tunnel so the new tank requires some delicate stretching. Some have removed the tank console, giving the tank a more traditional appearance.
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Should be Riding
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I want to do the same thing...definately gives it that classic triumph look...Im either goingt o swap tanks...or ditch the console and fill it in with bondo or something...and paint the whole bike a "BBQ grill black" I think it looks real good if you leave the upper fork covers on and maybe even make a flat wrap around peices connecting the forks behing the headlight...paint all that black including the headlight. And that'll look SICK!
Who's with me????
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Look'n good, some details on the tank/work?..please... 
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Beautiful bike Moe! 
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What kind of black paint did you uase moe and what kind did you use Toonces? Textured or no?
Also...Is that a different front end on moe's bike or is it loweered?
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Ryan, i used satin black on most and flat black on smaller bits, all rattle can. my front is lowered to match rear--don't know about Moes 
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Beautiful bike Moe!
snekeptp's motorsickle not mine.
the picture I posted is clickable and would lead one to Pete's post, where he sorta describes the bighammer approach. 
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