Tank fitment?

[slownugly007]

Ive been on the search for an earlier model gas tank for my 81 750ss. I like the lines of the 76 and 77 ss tanks, but after looking at them im not sure they will fit my bike or how exactly these are mounted. i know mine has the two rubber pieces at the front and one bolt at the back. has anyone swapped tanks? and if so did you have to fab up new brackets or will it bolt up to the existing mounting hole?

[TOOLS1]

You are going to have a hard time getting the 76 tank to fit. The frames are entirely different in a bad way.
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[slownugly007]

haha well scratch that...oh well no big deal Ive seen guys paint an illusion line on the bottom part of the tank to blend in with the frame, ill probably just do that. Thanks for the info tools!!

[Half-Caf]

Any suggestions for different brands or specific models that are good fits for the dohc bikes?
I would be interested to know as well...

[TOOLS1]

Not sure, but look, for bikes that have high tubes on the side of the back bone line the DOHC frame.
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[shinyribs]

The tank on your bike can be made to work very well on a cafe actually.The biggest thing it just to tie everything together.I actually found a pic of a cafe with the SS tank on it and i think i would rather use the tank you already have.The SS tank really didnt look that great,like i thought it would.Maybe it is the Corvette side pipes,or the massive oil tank hanging out,but something about that bike just does not appeal to me.Especially the high mounted gaugesNow,that bottom pic,with a tank like yours,i dig that bike.You may not need a tank swap after all.But it would still be fun to do.Heck,have two tanks with 2 different paint jobs and swap them out according on your mood that day

[slownugly007]

dude im right there with you on that last pic. I really like the looks of that bike...kinda has a cafe/sport bike style to it. Mr. Ribs you sir have inspired me....i bid you good day! hahaha thanks guys!

[slownugly007]

shiny where did you find that red bike? im drooling over that seat cowl and want to find more info on it. anybody know anything about this bike or that seat cowl?? probably custom if i had to guess

[shinyribs]

i typed in honda dohc cafe in the google image search bar.It was one of the very first to pop up.I saw a few pics there with the illusion line you mentioned.That really doesn't look bad at all!Go fer it!

[Half-Caf]

Oh man, Shiny... Now you've got me wanting to make my own seat again.
I suppose I should get the thing running well first  

[Half-Caf]

One observation on the dohc ss tanks is that they look a little odd when you remove the stock side panels.
That red bike is pretty sick lookin though...
I think Mr. Ribs may have convinced me to not give up on my tank just yet, but I think I will probably grind off the little "ears" that hang down. Either that, or tie them into the glasswork of my seatpan.

[TOOLS1]

If I were doing a cafe on a DOHC bike I would modify the tank, and do away with the whatever they are that hang down, and meet the side covers. A cut-off wheel, hammer, and a means of welding are all that's needed.
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[Half-Caf]

I will keep you posted, Tools  Keep an eye on my build thread.

Any new thoughts on your tank, Slow?