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STEEL FIBREGLASS ALUMINUM TANK COVERS

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:10 pm
by fzlintstone
Hi how rare hard to find are the Aluminum Tank Covers i believe they were available on the fzr400r model with the single seat unit.

i have been looking and cant see one on fleebay, any idea how much one would be?

thank you

Re: STEEL FIBREGLASS ALUMINUM TANK COVERS

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:55 am
by willandrip
The SP 2TK was the only model with an ally cover.

I have seen less than 6 available on Ebay in about 5 years and I keep my eye out for them.
There is a even rarer part needed to go with them though.
I have never seen for sale the filler cap fitting ring.

Be aware; the tank cover is not a straight bolt on conversion if that was what you were contemplating.

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Good ones would make circa £80 I reckon.

Re: STEEL FIBREGLASS ALUMINUM TANK COVERS

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:59 am
by fzlintstone
thanks for that, what about the single seat is that the same- hard to find?

cheers

Re: STEEL FIBREGLASS ALUMINUM TANK COVERS

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:53 am
by willandrip
The seat unit (plastic one piece sidepanels and tail light surround) is less rare. circa £40
but finding a one that does not require major repairs is the harder part.

Then a seat itself is required...beware ; they look very similar to the SP 3TJ unit but have differences...then the rear "bum pad" tooltray underseat access.

The hardest part to source for the tail section will be a straight alloy subframe....proper rare...circa £125.
This then requires a steel sub/subframe that other parts affix to.

I have an inclination you are attempting to convert a 1WG Genesis frame to emulate a 2TK.

I have had discussions on this previously and it is not a simple bolt on process if you want a proper job and not just a bodge up.

Re: STEEL FIBREGLASS ALUMINUM TANK COVERS

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:08 pm
by Evilchicken0
The 2TK might look similar to the Genesis but they're more of a ground up redesign than an evolution