tank swap

[brand new bike zealot]

I have been thinking for a while about swapping my tank for one that's chrome with the black spots for your knees, like on a mid sixties bike such as a tc250. Does anyone know how universal suzuki tanks of the era are? I have a 78 550c, which is certainly similar to the 60's classics in spirit.

check the picture for an idea of what I'm talking about...

[Big T]

Um, you realize that those black spots are actual "rubber" pads that attach to the tank, right?

You would need a tank that's real skinny at the rear. I don't think any of the GS tanks qualify. BTW, most GS tanks with the single rear bolt would fit your bike, but most are larger.

[brand new bike zealot]

I was pretty cranked on coffee when I came up with the idea... Switching out the black rear fender for a chrome one, getting a tank with chrome sides, black side covers, maybe going to a solo seat of some sort.... mid sixties cafe with more reliabilty....

after today's pot of coffee, I dreamt up more of a rat rod look, semi flat black paint, maybe some ivory pinstriping, still switching out for a chrome rear fender, so.. well I am known for my wishywashyness.

[TheCafeKid]

Actually, if that tank is anything like the Honda bikes, those chrome sides come off of it. Wouldnt be too difficult to emulate that look tho, with some fiberglass.

[RotaryRodder]

they do make chrome paint