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View Poll Results: Which Zong tank plastic do you prefer? | |||
Factory Tank Plastic | 26 | 47.27% | |
3-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 2 | 3.64% | |
2-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 2 | 3.64% | |
No-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 5 | 9.09% | |
Clarke 4.1 Gallon Fuel Tank | 20 | 36.36% | |
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll |
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08-21-2009, 06:37 PM | #16 | |
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I can always return to the original equipment by ordering new plastic. Since the plastic mounting tab broke off, I would still need to replace the original plastic in any event. Therefore, I decided I might as well experiment a little bit. After all, experimenting is just part of the fun in owning a Chinese motorcycle. Spud
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08-21-2009, 07:10 PM | #17 |
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Spud, I'm going to need an aftermarket tank option before I can vote.
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08-22-2009, 12:07 AM | #18 |
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Maybe a cut but not as much, Kinda squareoff the edges and make it match the sharp edges the rest of the bike has :? How do You like that fine art work?
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08-22-2009, 01:23 AM | #19 |
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That's a good line. Anybody else have photoshop experience that can clean that up a little?
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08-22-2009, 01:45 AM | #20 | |
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08-22-2009, 02:19 AM | #21 | |
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08-22-2009, 02:23 AM | #22 | ||
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Ummmm Your cuts are farther back...What's supporting it than? :wink:
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08-22-2009, 02:24 AM | #23 |
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Can you fabricate a new pair of mounting tabs? It might take some creativity, but that's nothing new to you.
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08-22-2009, 02:45 AM | #25 | |||
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I'mma go cry now
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08-22-2009, 08:43 AM | #26 | |||
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I like factory still.
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If one really wanted, he could make your proposed cuts, and he would probably not encounter any difficulties with shroud support. However, the view from the front of the motorcycle would not be esthetically pleasing without the fake "radiator" present to conceal the "elephant ears" of the flaring, unsupported plastic. Spud
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08-22-2009, 08:53 PM | #28 |
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im with jim i even like the factory size tires if i could afford them (but im trying to get that changed)
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08-23-2009, 12:00 AM | #29 | |
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As you can see below, the mounting tabs on the Zong’s tank shroud are probably located inside your proposed section lines. Therefore, one could trim off the lower “ear lobes,†and square off the front of the Zong’s tank plastic. However, the front section line would extend slightly forward of your proposed line, to allow the metal “radiator†brackets to mount to the frame. Personally, I would not modify the tank plastic if I were keeping the metal “radiator†brackets. However, you offer a very nice, valid option, if someone wishes to eliminate the “ear lobes†from the Zong’s tank shroud. P.S. I love your artwork; it reminds me of the French Impressionist School. Spud
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08-23-2009, 12:07 AM | #30 | |
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