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Old 01-09-2016, 07:13 PM
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Default Old style rear sheet metal on a cyclops?
Hey guys, as you may have noticed from my previous forum posts, I have a 2182 that I'm fixing up. I'm replacing the crappy cyclops front end with a slightly modified hood and grill from an 1811. I'd love to also replace the rear sheet metal (or whatever it's called) with the old style stuff as well. I didn't think this was possible because of the fuel tank that's mounted back there, until I saw a picture of a 1772 that also has a rear mounted fuel tank. So here's my question. If I could find a fuel tank from a 1772 or similar older diesel, is there any reason I couldn't use my 1811 rear sheet metal as well? I realize that I'd have to cut a hole in the center of it, but is there anything else that would prohibit me from doing this?
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Yes, there is a prohibitIing factor.... you'll never find a fuel tank for sale for a diesel. They are NLA and highly sought after by diesel owners. When they do rarely sell, get your checkbook out.
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Ok, point taken. Has anyone ever tried using a generic tank in that spot?
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Ok, point taken. Has anyone ever tried using a generic tank in that spot?
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So, what if by some miracle I could find a fuel tank? Would anything else stand in my way?
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Just a thought, but I had a custom tank built for a puller I had by a local fabricator. I'm sure that you could find someone that build custom bikes and have them fab a tank for around $100. not sure what a nla tank would run?
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So, what if by some miracle I could find a fuel tank? Would anything else stand in my way?
Have you considered using the Cyclops tank and just putting a hole in the fender?

I haven't sized that up but, I know I didn't like the fill point on the 1512. I think that tank would be on the small size for a gas engine. The Cyclops tank is much easier to fill than the other two tank locations.

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Have you considered using the Cyclops tank and just putting a hole in the fender?
You've obviously not ever compared the two machines. If it was that easy, people would be doing it on all the diesels. Who doesn't want a bigger fuel tank? It doesn't fit.
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