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The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:52 pm
by hardlyrock
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Who knew there was a difference in tank mounts. I guess 1979 and 1980 are different in this respect too?
So my photos show the two types of mounts.
Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:10 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Had the same thing years ago.
I just trimmed the end of the post/tab off the frame.
Some good info in this old thread.
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Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:08 pm
by daves79x
You have an early tank. Trim the posts off as mentioned.
Dave
Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:46 am
by hardlyrock
I dont think I will be any cutting pieces off of my frame. Would it not make more sense to cut out the openings in the early tank?
Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:27 am
by tevan
I wouldn't cut on tank. It will likely cause a leak. The tanks are thin. If it bothers you and you don't want to cut the tabs on frame then sell tank and get correct one. I have boughten bikes that tabs was already cut off.
Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:17 pm
by EMS
Cutting through the front tank mounts will not cause a leak, but I wonder what the issue is with cutting 5mm off the tips of the studs on the frame.
Re: The tank I bought on Ebay wont fit my 1979 Wah!
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:35 am
by tevan
EMS wrote:Cutting through the front tank mounts will not cause a leak, but I wonder what the issue is with cutting 5mm off the tips of the studs on the frame.
What I was referring to is jarring the tank too much while cutting into it. These tanks are very thin and old. I know where he needs to cut is not at the fluid area but they are welded to the tank within a couple inches of it and I would not chance it. I would not take a dremel or anything on my tank.
