TAB II Alloy Tank #3

Stu Bodycote · Apr 21, 2024

TonyA said:
Maybe Tab II will make a larger tank for the 961 someday .

Unlikely tbh

Stu Bodycote · Apr 21, 2024

Charlotte said:
Does anyone know if instead of the monza fuel cap, the oem type, sunken fuel cap assembly can be used? I was going to contact Tab about this but maybe some one has already asked?
Thanks
S

No, just the standard threaded boss is used. I can supply one with a Norton Dominator SS screw on cap, which is lower than the monza style.

BritTwit · Apr 21, 2024

Won't that require an internal vent line like on modern tanks, and the stock 961 nylon tanks?

Stu Bodycote · Apr 21, 2024

Bloody good call! Sorry, yes, it will. Easily added though I'd imagine.

Charlotte · Apr 27, 2024

Sorry, this might have been discussed already but where does the internal vent line run? IE from the filler area ,inside to a spigot that goes out of the tank? What are the down sides of it? I have a Ducati tank with internal vent line and it doesnt seem to be a problem….

Stu Bodycote · Apr 27, 2024

Vent valve incorporated into the cap itself

Stephen_Spencer · Apr 27, 2024

Simple setup. Venting via the Monza cap internal components as shown - through the initial brass pressure place, around the channel and venting through the second brass pressure plate to atmosphere.

kev · Thursday at 11:09 AM

Mine arrived recently...finally got round to a test/dry fit. All looks good so far.....

BritTwit · Thursday at 1:03 PM

kev said:
Mine arrived recently...finally got round to a test/dry fit. All looks good so far.....

Beautiful alloy sculpture!
But, I'm partial to Stu's design with inset paint.
Love to see an alloy tank with just the inset painted, with maybe a thinner black out line stripe.

kev · Thursday at 1:05 PM

That's ideally what I want too but can't get anyone round here (Glasgow) to do it. Ideally I need this done before the TT so may have to settle for vinyl decals for now.

BritTwit · Thursday at 1:25 PM

kev said:
That's ideally what I want too but can't get anyone round here (Glasgow) to do it. Ideally I need this done before the TT so may have to settle for vinyl decals for now.

Can't you send it to Stu to have done?

kev · Thursday at 2:29 PM

Probably...but I leave for the TT in 3 weeks. Would be tight for time

TonyA · Thursday at 3:12 PM

kev said:
Probably...but I leave for the TT in 3 weeks. Would be tight for time

Enjoy the TT ! I have never been to it. My wife and I were at the Classic and loved that back in 2017 .

Stu Bodycote · Thursday at 3:18 PM

BritTwit said:
Beautiful alloy sculpture!
But, I'm partial to Stu's design with inset paint.
Love to see an alloy tank with just the inset painted, with maybe a thinner black out line stripe.

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Do you mean like my Domi, but with a thinner line?

Stephen_Spencer · Thursday at 3:47 PM

kev said:
Probably...but I leave for the TT in 3 weeks. Would be tight for time

You should have a local decal firm sympathetic to bikers Kev, as you’re short of time. Simple job to recolour/complete the attached decal - it’s what you guys are describing above. Paint same down the track.

Should at least be possible to have the 2016 Norton logo printed so the tank’s not completely bare. Or purchase the decals detailed at #233. and fit yourself.

Norton 961 Aluminium Fuel Tank - Decals

Decals produced to replicate the pinstripe and Norton logo of the standard Norton 961 tank (black and gold) for application to an aftermarket aluminium fuel tank. Included also, the standard 2016 Norton Logo for those that do not wish to use the...

www.accessnorton.com

Stephen_Spencer · Thursday at 4:17 PM

BritTwit said:
Beautiful alloy sculpture!
But, I'm partial to Stu's design with inset paint.
Love to see an alloy tank with just the inset painted, with maybe a thinner black out line stripe.

View attachment 114139

Although the thicker pinstripe outline, like Stu’s Dommie, would match the same pinstripe on the side panels and seat unit of Kev’s bike.

BritTwit · Thursday at 4:58 PM

Stu Bodycote said:
Do you mean like my Domi, but with a thinner line?

Exactly.
I was looking for that photo but couldn't find it.
Fantastic.

kev · Friday at 12:30 AM

TonyA said:
Enjoy the TT ! I have never been to it. My wife and I were at the Classic and loved that back in 2017 .

Hey - yeh I go every year and have done for decades....love it! First time I've taken the Norton though (wish me luck) and I'm gutted to not take the Multistrada as it's perfect for the trip. My mate I go with has just bought a Thruxton and planted the seed on taking these bikes!

kev · Friday at 12:30 AM

Stephen_Spencer said:
You should have a local decal firm sympathetic to bikers Kev, as you’re short of time. Simple job to recolour/complete the attached decal - it’s what you guys are describing above. Paint same down the track.

Should at least be possible to have the 2016 Norton logo printed so the tank’s not completely bare. Or purchase the decals detailed at #233. and fit yourself.

Norton 961 Aluminium Fuel Tank - Decals

Decals produced to replicate the pinstripe and Norton logo of the standard Norton 961 tank (black and gold) for application to an aftermarket aluminium fuel tank. Included also, the standard 2016 Norton Logo for those that do not wish to use the...

www.accessnorton.com

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Hey - yeh I've got 2 more to try and failing that I'll get a plain decal/logo for the trip and then I'll have more time when I come back to sort something.

kev · Friday at 2:51 AM

As a side-note...when taking my original tank off, the wee collar had come out so was only held on by one bolt. Fixed when moving to Tab tank but maybe worth checking the next time a tanks off.

TAB II Alloy Tank #3

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