Featured Gas Tank Mod

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by SteveRS, Mar 14, 2021.

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  1. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    This is something I’ve been meaning to get around to for quite some time. I’ve always thought the plastic cover on the lower part of the gas tank was cheap and tacky looking at best. It also doesn’t fit that great at the front end that wraps around the tank, as it sticks out a little. I’ve thought of replacing it with a carbon fibre one, but it still isn’t going to fit properly, nor does it serve any purpose. My plan was to remove the cheap looking cover and put some tank grip material in its place. But it was not that easy. After removing the cover I saw that there is a button attached to the tank, that is there to hold the front of the cover onto the tank. I tried to grind it away with a dremel, but it was excruciatingly slow and probably dangerous with all the sparks flying everywhere LOL. So I decided to purchase some mini hacksaw blades and get behind the button and cut it off. I grabbed the blade with my hands at both ends and started sawing away at it. Well, with about 45 minutes of cutting per side, I was able to cut said button off the tank. I then used the dremel to quickly clean up the cut to make sure it was flush with the tank. I’m so glad I finally got around to this job, as I’m very happy with the results. I’ve included some photos of the process as well as before and after shots. Let me know what you think.

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  2. Mark34

    Mark34 Member

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    That is impressive commitment Steve. You made me go have a look at mine and you've definitely improved it.

    If I had your level of commitment, I'd maybe have the tank grip keeping the same pattern as the original plastic piece for completeness, unfortunately that's unlikely to occur!
     
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  3. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    It looks great, Steve! Thanks for posting the process and photos.
     
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  4. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    You can do this mod with one arm!!!!!!! ;)
     
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  5. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Ha! That's a mod that I couldn't even do with two arms, D2T. ;):joy::joy::joy:
     
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  6. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Thanks Mark. I thought of having it have the same pattern as the original plastic piece as well, but decided to follow the lines of the grip that’ll be put on the side of the tag eventually. Couldn’t find R&G traction grip here in North America, so I had to order from the UK recently. Once I have that then I can complete the job. I took the old stuff off at as it was falling apart.
     
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  7. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Thanks Sandi.
     
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  8. Nixter

    Nixter Well-Known Member

    Looks good Steve. That took balls to take a hacksaw to it. I hadn’t really noticed that piece before, now I’m sure I’ll obsess about it.
     
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  9. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Thanks. I wanted those cheap looking covers off and would have done almost anything to remove them lol. Honestly, it’s probably my favourite mod I’ve done, as it really cleans up the tank lines.
     
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  10. OhCrumOn

    OhCrumOn Well-Known Member

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    looking sharp
     
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  11. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    OK finally got the other tank grips on now it’s complete.

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