02-25-2013, 11:13 PM
I rounded the top edge of my 06 tank with just a hammer and some bodywork tools. Total pain in the ass, time consuming, and IMHO not worth it once you get some HT moto over it. Here is a WIP shot with just the back half rounded.
And with it all finished. It actually turned out real nice as far as fabrication goes, but again the rounded edge isn't really needed and there's a couple things I want to change with the shape on my next one.
For my next tank, I'm going to drop the lip down and back maybe 2 inches. I'm going to make the lip smaller and angled more towards the back of the tank. If space around the airbox permits, I also want to bring the sides in a little on the top for more leg room. So on the top profile the sides will be straighter instead of roundish like they are now. I'm 6'2" and I think that will be ideal for me with my dirt bars.
And with it all finished. It actually turned out real nice as far as fabrication goes, but again the rounded edge isn't really needed and there's a couple things I want to change with the shape on my next one.
For my next tank, I'm going to drop the lip down and back maybe 2 inches. I'm going to make the lip smaller and angled more towards the back of the tank. If space around the airbox permits, I also want to bring the sides in a little on the top for more leg room. So on the top profile the sides will be straighter instead of roundish like they are now. I'm 6'2" and I think that will be ideal for me with my dirt bars.