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Texastechx1
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 07:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I tried to search for any threads or similar topics but came up empty. So I'm hoping that some Buell veterans here can help me out.

I have a 2002 X1 that I have stripped down, no side scoops or air box. I LOVE how it looks except for one thing... I can't stand how the tank cover looks on the edges (you all know what I'm talking about). So, what are my options for swapping other Buell tanks, I want to stick with the large/manta-ray tanks with internal fuel pump but an actual one-piece tank.

HELP!



Nick
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Im not sure if a manta tank will fin an x1 or not but one way to fix the looks of the one you have the trim pices that American sport bike sells for the x1's they come in either cf or paintable fg.


http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/6023.html
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Texastechx1
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've considered those trim pieces... but I don't think they look that good, and I've heard that the fit and finish can be a nightmare
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Whitex102
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been running a set of cf tank trims from American Sportbike on my X1W for a couple years. No issues with installation, they improved the looks 100%.

Steve
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Should be able to run a 99+ model year S3 tank, I have no idea if the seat will match up. I'll post some pics of how a manta tank mounts to S3's and M2's (mine is a 98 S3 on my 00 M2).
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


front mount bar
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


front tank tab locked in
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


tank rear mount point
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Last one. Since the S3 is injected the fuel pump shouldn't be a problem. I bought a 98 S3 tank, the petcock wouldn't mount up to a FI bike (bought one of those tanks at one point too).


rear hardware, tank tie down
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Texastechx1
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think you are on the right track there, Buggles. The next fix would be a custom seat, which wouldn't be bad, the stock x1 looks nice but is uncomfortable.


Nick
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Texastechx1
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I once saw a guy that having the same dilema and went a different route by taking the tank cover off all together and sanding, smoothing and painting the plastic tank underneath.

Anyone heard /seen of this? maybe help me out with a link because I can't find it.


Nick
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Malott442
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only issue you may have with running the cell as the stand alone tank is the fact the seat is going to look popped up. The lines won't match. But if you take measurements, you could cut down the lip on the seat to make a more seamless finish.... (By cutting seat, I mean the frame and trimming foam with the leather off, and re stapling foam on it.



You are in luck on the manta ray question. I have an x1 frame in the basement and a s1w manta tank in the shed. Will mount and take pics for ya tomorrow.
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Malott442
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put the s1 tank on the x1 frame, and this is what I found...

The s1 tank is a tad longer near the rear. The x1 has 2 bolts that hold down the tank with a strap and has a hole for the seat. The s1 of course has 1 hole and the frame holds the seat. The project is feasable...... but you would have to make a custom bracket to hold down the tank (It would have to be bolted through hole in frame that pre-exists using a nut underneath, the hold down bracket for the s1 needs modified/replaced with custom piece. Seat pan best option would be fiberglass. It looks like a difficult clash of lines.......
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Texastechx1
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was afraid of how the seat would line up with the tank... Damn.

I appreciate ya'lls help, badweb comes through in the clutch again!
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Crazyhorse
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 05:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tex pictures from Kevmean







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Jstfrfun
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You cant paint the tank under the cover, that's why it has a cover,the tank will bubble the paint. Been there tried that,it was ugly.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Perhaps the answer is to fab up a custom cover instead?

I personally didn't care enough about the appearance of the missing side panels to do anything about it.
It makes it more easy to get at the engine anyways.
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Brokeneck
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 12:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've seen an X1 here in Denver with Diamond Plate trim panels -- sounds bad -- looked great --
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Texastechx1
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crazyhorse... that doesn't look bad at ALL!!! fab up a seat and it would look great!
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Chasespeed
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 06:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There IS out there, an aluminum fuel cell for the X1... I think that would look badass...

Chase
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Texastechx1
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've seen the alum ones, would be bad ass if you scuffed up the alum tail to match (SEXY!)
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Chasespeed
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OR, polished all the alloy on the bike, just leaving the frame colored...

You could even get creative with some masking tape, and a low pressure media blaster(with a fine tip), and blast some designs in there..

Chase
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