PLEASE READ CAREFULLY SO THERE ARE NO MISUNDERSTANDINGS... IF YOU WOULD LIKE SAVE MONEY PROVIDING YOU ARE PAINTING THE TANK CHECK OUT THE UNFINISHED VERSION IN SANDABLE GREY/BLACK GELCOAT WITHOUT GAS CAP. PLEASE PURCHASE THAT ONE FROM THE STORE OR SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS. |
NEW Reproduction NORTON MANX LYTA Sprint GAS TANK '60s era faithfully reproduced, with Modified bottom for Universal Fitment.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
This is NOT a regular Polyester Resin Fiberglass tank you will find elsewhere.
Brand new...Made with the same vinylester Resin formula GAS STATIONS USE for their
BURIED Long Term STORAGE TANKS.
This Quality Modern Highest quality, Formulated Fiberglass tank
Photos #4, #6, #8 in series shows a tank painted in period Manx Racing Scheme, not included. The tank in this auction is BLACK Gelcoat WITH CAP INCLUDED AND MOUNTED, but Stripe Kit and Graphics available separately from the Store.
The Tank bottom and tunnel has been extensively modified to fit all bikes universally.
26" x 13"w x 8"h
2) 1/4" NPT or 5/16" British Pipe standard (popular British Petcocks of the '60s and '70s) petcock bungs (use either or both with crossover for reserve tank)
4) 1/4"-20 Stainless Steel broad head mounting studs. These are epoxied into place by customer, making them adaptable to almost any bike.
These are very popular on the XS 650, (special EZ installation kit available) as well as any other vintage Japanese Cafe conversions.
Aprox 3 1/2 gal fuel Capacity.
Paintable highest quality, sturdy polyester gelcoat and the highest chemical resistant Vinylester resin reinforced E-glass laminations. Some slight finishing may be neccessary before paint.
Fitment Questions can be answered by the following:
I have used this tank on the following with no modifications: All Honda CB SOHC series models.
All late model Carburetted Triumphs as well as old pre oil in frame models (post swingarm).
Norton Commandos (all years with isolastic frame)
All Yamaha XS series Incl 650 500 750 Facilitates the oil filler on the SR500
Makes the SR500 look like a Manx with the addition of the Short Version Manx Style Cafe Seat in the Store.
See my other auctions for the other tanks and seats which may also fit your projects.
These products are intended for off road use only, because they are not D.O.T. approved.