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'71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
simonster:
The Triumph bathtub is a recently finished project and the garage is the workshop. Further pics to follow.
simonster:
I took a gamble and sourced this fuel tank on fleabay. It is untouched and the inner lining is rust free. This tank has a similar saddle to the standard 500 but the mounting shroud on the inner saddle sit about 1 inch closer together. It was a simple job of cutting back the pins on the frame by 1/2 inch each side and trimming the rubber boots to match. The tank now sits in a perfect position on the frame about 1/2 inch further forward but still clear of the full rotation of the handlebars. It is also about 1 inch longer in total length than standard and sits further back from the rear mount. A mounting lug will need to be welded to suit.
simonster:
The 500t fuel tank in position.
SteveD CB500K0:
OMG!
Back in the 70's, having a 500T was almost as bad as having a scooter...
I've never seen one of those tanks on a 500/4.
simonster:
I know they were always seen as the poor cousin to the Honda range, but they seem to be having a resurgence in popularity, especially amongst the import market! If i'm honet, i do prefer the 500t tank over the 500/4 with its larger dimensions and sportier knee contour. i think it will help with the stretched tank look on this conversion.
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