Fake oil tank question
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In the November 2010 Hot Bike, there is an '05 Dyna done up by Yuri Shif Customs. They have replaced the stock Dyna battery box (The only part of my Street Bob that I have always hated the look of) with a fake barrel-style oil tank that is a battery and electrical tray. Anybody know where I can get my hands on one of these? it is perfect for the look I am going for as I convert my stock Street Bob to a more vintage look. Any help would be appreciated.
Honcho
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Then it's just a matter of figuring out a way (fabricating) of mounting it ... and what to do with your electrical stuff (fuse panel and ECM, etc.) ....
Since the oil bag will not be used, the top of it (forward of the battery box itself could be cut open and the electrical stuff could be shoved in there somehow ...?
Obviously, it could be (has been) done ... just noting some additional factors to condsider ....
Thinking out loud here ....
R/
'Chop
Since the oil bag will not be used, the top of it (forward of the battery box itself could be cut open and the electrical stuff could be shoved in there somehow ...?
Obviously, it could be (has been) done ... just noting some additional factors to condsider ....
Thinking out loud here ....
R/
'Chop
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If you look at the frame under the seat, where the fake oil bag would go (see photo below of the frame backbone) it almost seems to me the way to go would be to cut a section out of the middle of the oil tank and mount either half separately ... the extreme rear of the backbone might need to be notched to clear the battery box ....
Maybe cut a section out of the tank and leave the battery box intact to give the thing structural integrity ....
Maybe cut a section out of the tank and leave the battery box intact to give the thing structural integrity ....
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I read that article and saw the pics in the magazine. Can't say for sure but pretty good chance it was a one off fabrication. Did you try Googleing the builder or check out Hot Bikes's site for more info?
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I sent an email to Hot Bike. I tried goggling the builder, but they are in Belarus. I have a friend with a welder and the skills. Maybe I could order this and make it:
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index....t_detail&p=447
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index....t_detail&p=447
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