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Custom Motorcycle Gas Tank Fabrication

by biker1

Motorcycle Gas Tank Fabrication – Making a custom tank from scratch!

Tons of hours involved, but here’s the quick version … fabrication of fuel tank required template creation, mockup, sheet metal cutting with both plasma cutter and beverly shear, metal brake to bend up flanges, and shrinking and stretching to match the curve of our frame. Finally welded together with the tig welder using silicon bronze rod, then sanded smooth and pressure tested.

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  1. John T.
    Jun 19 2013

    This is becoming a lost art.

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  2. Lisa
    Jun 19 2013

    I just love guys who can work with their hands. This is an artist.

    Reply
  3. Aug 11 2013

    Thank your for share. I hope you’ll share once again.

    Reply
  4. Jeremy Wilson
    Mar 28 2014

    good morning. I just bought a1968 Honda cl 125a scrambler and am in need of a newly fabricated replica of the gas tank. Can your company do this? If so, how much would something like this cost?

    Thank you for your time and help.

    Jeremy Wilson

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    • biker1
      Mar 29 2014

      Hi Jeremy, Sorry cannot help with your gas tank.

      Reply
  5. May 8 2014

    But wanna comment that you have a very decent web site , I love the design it actually stands out. Plus the motorcycle gas tank is way cool.

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  6. Corey "Tic Toc" Warren
    Jul 22 2014

    I have a 99 Suzuki Hayabusa. I am trying to do something completely different when it comes to tanks and bike mods. I would like to know if your company is willing to take on this type of prototype…

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    • biker1
      Aug 15 2014

      Thanks for the offer, but not our thing.

      Reply
  7. Dec 4 2015

    06 fxsti soft tail standard. Want to widen the tank on each side. 2 inches apiece at the front and tapering down to 1 inch at the back.
    Needs to be coated to prevent rust.
    Has EFI and thus the float and pump mount inside the tank.
    I like the wide look, rear drop shape. If you can fabricate it from scratch that would be fine also.
    CR Kiser

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  8. Apr 26 2016

    i have a 94 Honda shadow that needs a new tank I can send the old one so you can have a template to work off of with a few sketch’s for my idea for a new one.

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  9. Mar 7 2018

    Do you offer services for coating/sealing the inside of a new tank?

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    • biker1
      Mar 9 2018

      thanks for the question. Personally I don’t offer any motorcycle services but I bring my bike to Curtis @ Wild Steed Worx & Services Big Dog Motorcycle Parts, Service and Repair in Valley Center here is a link to his site:
      http://www.wildsteedworx.com/

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  10. Mar 7 2018

    sorry didn’t mean to double post..

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  11. Dec 25 2022

    Looking for a custom made coffin fuel tank for my Honda Rebel 300 (2020)

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  12. Rex Pitts
    Apr 26 2023

    I have a west coast chopper I need to speak with someone to discuss a tank replacement. The bike (as I understand) was completed right after Jesse sold the shop. Can I get a phone number?
    Thanks

    Reply

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