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SpudRider · 08-26-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You offer an excellent alternative when you suggest trimming the plastic all the way back from the front of the fuel tank to the lower rear. However, I can't think of a good tool that would accomplish that task. :( I used a hack saw and Dremel tool to remove the plastic on the front of my tank shroud; it was not an easy task. :( I don't think a hot knife would work well cutting this plastic. Perhaps the best tool to use would be a coping saw. :?:

Spud

...You could also try judicious use of a flap disc on a 4 1/2" angle grinder. Sneak up on it, and you could sand away all the offending material. Stop short of your final cut and hand sand the last bit. That's all I can come up withâ€¦

Thank you for the suggestion, WG.

I ended up using a cutting wheel on a 4 Â½â€ angle grinder to make the first, rough cuts. I made the final, precision cuts with a cutting wheel on my Dremel tool.

I am pleased with the results of my experiment. My YamaZong is now lighter, with less wind resistance than before.

Did someone also mention aftermarket fuel tanks as an option? Hmmmmâ€¦

Spud