Chrome Tank strip

[Rob Harknett]

Ah, it was someone else that had the tank and no seam, my mistake.

[cbranni]

My mistake as well Rob

[boyd]

The chrome strip has arrived and after reading a few threads about the difficultly in removing the tank. I'm thinking of running a good thick bead of silicone down the the tank seam and attaching it this way with the ends trimmed and folded into position at either end. I figure this will avoid scratching the paint with the sharp edges and the hassle of removing the tank. I know this seems lazy but the pros are outweighing the cons at this stage. Any recommendations?

[Ozmadman]

The chrome strip has arrived and after reading a few threads about the difficultly in removing the tank. I'm thinking of running a good thick bead of silicone down the the tank seam I figure this will avoid scratching the paint with the sharp edges and the hassle of removing the tank. Any recommendations?

yes, remove the tank!!! It's a doddle, take the pipes off both petrol taps, remove the two bolts at the front, loosen the nut at the back as far is it will go and turn the stud about at bit until you can lift the back of the tank and that's it.. mine has been off and on more times than enough, it's no bother really. i can even do it now without removing the seat which IF you have to is simple as well, like the silicon idea though!!!

Paul

[ajscomboman]

Silicone isn't a bad idea at all as it helps to stop resonance of the strip against the tank (which believe me can and will drive you mad, it did on my Twin).

[Malleon]

I have wondered what the cause was..... Now I know!

[boyd]

Ok I'll do both!! Not a fan of the rattles and buzzing!! Tell me, is that another man from down under ozmadman?

[Ozmadman]

No unfortunately not!!! OZ is my favourite place , hence the name, and I would love to live there but no chance, their rules are to strict and anyway I am too old, they don't really want people over 45 yrs old.

[saltbox alf]

45 yrs old limit.
when I was a boy you could go to Aus for nicking 3 hap'th of apples, or was that hanging. Gad sir the memory fails me!!

[boyd]

Very true!! I came to visit Galway for a long weekend....12 years later I'm still here!!
Chrome strip is fitted, looks great. No buzzing thanks to the silicone. I found two unused wires coming off the loom, when I had the tank off, anyone else noticed these?
Thanks again for advice.