oil tank replacement

Hello again,

Since I got my commando two years ago I have been thinking about replacing the oil tank. I really dislike the side covers and think that a Manx style oil tank with a battery box would look really good. But I have second thoughts as all the mounting brackets combined with the battery box seem to be quite heavy duty. Does the original construction have any structural significance? I wouldn't have thought so., but...?

Has anyone done this, and would you share experience/photos? What other "customizations" are out there?

Thanks!

You're not alone as I have thought about this also. I like space, or the look of open space within the frame of the bike.

I am interested in suggestions for future reference. A nice polished, alloy oil tank with battery box, without side panels would look nice on a Commando I think.

I know Manx style tanks have the filler spout on the top of the tank so depending upon which seat style you have one might have to use a Manx style seat with a cut out for the filler spout. Unless there is something available with the spout coming off the side of the tank so one could use a stock or any seat with the Commando.

skippy said:

Does the original construction have any structural significance? I wouldn't have thought so., but...?

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No, I would not think so either, certainly not the oil tank, as that is normally rubber mounted, and I doubt the battery tray does anything to stiffen the frame really, although I would be interested to hear if anyone has a different opinion about that.

RGM do a nice alloy oil tank, a photo of it might be on their site.
Cash

cash said:

RGM do a nice alloy oil tank, a photo of it might be on their site.
Cash

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I think I saw a pic of those. I'm curious if one has to move to a Manx seat that has the cutaway on top for the tank filling receptacle?

The early roadster and S-type bikes had a central oil tank that should allow some flexibility on the use of different side covers or perhaps even none at all.

Hi, check WWW.thetankshop.com, they have some great looking alloy pieces.

That link above doesn't work, -so: http://www.thetankshop.com/

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