Evan Wilcox tanks

mikegray660 · Dec 6, 2008

though some of you might enjoy some pics of m y new Evan Wilcox tank mounted to my bike

Chris · Dec 6, 2008

alloy tank

Mick
Thats the best alloy tank I have seen on a Commando.
The box cafe racer tank from RGM just does not work & the Manx tank with Commando base is not quite right. Yours is beautifully rounded & fits in really well with the seat. In fact I think the Enots cap does not look smooth enough!
Nice bike
Chris

batrider · Dec 6, 2008

The seat looks well padded and comfortable. Is it a commercially made seat? I need something more than the stock granite slab these days.

kommando · Dec 6, 2008

I got one of those seats from Mick Hemmings, he supplies them to Old Brits, there is a roadster and interstate version. I have one of each with the tanks to suit.

grandpaul · Dec 6, 2008

I love my classic steel Interstate tank, that is one notch up from there; it can't get too much better than that.

mikegray660 · Dec 6, 2008

I should of added that i got it a bit slimmer than the stock interstate tanks as with the stock tank you can't run clubman bars at decent angle (or without risers) so Evan trim it down about 3/4 of an inch on each side -did a excellent job - i like the profile even better ..

grandpaul · Dec 6, 2008

I'm guessing about a grand?

nice.

tpeever · Dec 7, 2008

That's a kick-ass gas tank!! Beautiful.

dfndr · Dec 7, 2008

That is beautiful!

mikegray660 · Dec 7, 2008

grandpaul said:
I'm guessing about a grand?

nice.

i wish

try about that and a half..

Dr_Hiller · Dec 7, 2008

Whatever the cost, it's still one sweet looking tank.

Thanks for sharing.

debby · Dec 7, 2008

Very nice, Mike! Has that one been slimmed down a little from the standard Interstate design? How much gas does it hold?

I was going to have my steel Interstate tank repainted, but when the paint was stripped we found about a gallon of Bondo underneath :cry:

Now I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Ross Thompson might be able to salvage it but it would be costly. I'd probably be better off cutting my losses on that tank and getting one like yours.

Debby

mikegray660 · Dec 7, 2008

debby said:
Very nice, Mike! Has that one been slimmed down a little from the standard Interstate design? How much gas does it hold?

I was going to have my steel Interstate tank repainted, but when the paint was stripped we found about a gallon of Bondo underneath :cry:

Now I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Ross Thompson might be able to salvage it but it would be costly. I'd probably be better off cutting my losses on that tank and getting one like yours.

Debby

Hi Deb - not sure of the exact amount of gas as haven't filled it up to the top but I'd guess a somewhere between 4-4.5 gallons -slimmed down a bit overall (esp. in the top) so where you aren't bow-legged from long rides but retains the overall look

Evan was great to deal with -and his dad has a commando so he could model it as he went along - only 2 weeks from the time he called me till i got it (maybe a month on the waiting list, i guess a few peeps ahead of me told him to hold off for their tanks w/ holidays etc coming up)

yes it was pricey - but i got sick of the fiberglass sealing and ruining paint etc - plus figured i had the bike for 22 yrs so what is $1500 in the grand scheme of things if i have it for another 20+ years

Kber45 · Dec 7, 2008

hi,
Does the tank have a clear coat on it or is it just unfinished aluminum?
Kber45

dave M · Dec 7, 2008

John Williams at 'The Tank Shop' in Scotland does beautiful work and will build any style of tank onto any base. His price is less than 400 pounds, although he has a pretty full order book and about a 4 month wait. I have one of his tanks on my cafe racer. It is a Manx three and a half gallon, short circuit model and is even polished underneath. Given the price of the pound at the moment, this could be an opportune moment to think about this source. He has a web site that will come up if you do a google search under 'thetankshop'

Coco · Dec 8, 2008

dave M said:
John Williams at 'The Tank Shop' in Scotland does beautiful work and will build any style of tank onto any base. His price is less than 400 pounds, although he has a pretty full order book and about a 4 month wait. I have one of his tanks on my cafe racer. It is a Manx three and a half gallon, short circuit model and is even polished underneath. Given the price of the pound at the moment, this could be an opportune moment to think about this source. He has a web site that will come up if you do a google search under 'thetankshop'

Heard nothing but bad news and heartache about that guy. People waiting for 1 year+ and still no tank.

I went with Wilcox as well. I waited awhile but at least I got what I paid for, which was a larger Roadster tank. Wilcox's work is first rate. That tank set me back about $1100.

grandpaul · Dec 8, 2008

T.A. Baker is not a lot better, they took a good long time, but built a really nice Manx style long-range tank for the first Commando
that I built for a paying customer-

mikegray660 · Dec 8, 2008

ludwig said:
same question as Kber : how do you keep it shiny ? Is it coated ? .
The problem with polished alu tanks is that you have to be very carefull with them .the slightest scratch or dent will show and is hard to repair .
( and they scratch or dent easily )

uncoated/just polished - they have this stuff here in America called "elbow grease" :lol:
that - combined with a little polish and she peerks right up - but your right they do scratch easily and require a little care, we'll see what it looks like in a yr or so...

also i waited for the "tank shop" in Scotland for over a year and finally got so f'd off (always an excuse about the delay) i just ordered the tank from Evan - happy i did it as the tank is perfect

MichaelB · Dec 8, 2008

Looks great Mike!!!
Looks like money well spent to me.

dave M · Dec 8, 2008

My personal experience with The Tank Shop was; I was advised by John Williams that the tank would be ready in 4 months, I picked it up in 4 months. First class workmanship that has given good service for a few years now and at a very reasonable price.

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