TAB Classics - Alloy tank....advice please!

kev said:

Hey!

I'm thinking about getting a TAB Classics alloy tank for my CR. Does anyone have any tips/thoughts/etc? Also, they come polished but I would obviously need decals....where is the best place to source these?

Lastly, can anyone recommend a place to get it finished like this one???

Thanks in advance

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kev said:

Hey!

I'm thinking about getting a TAB Classics alloy tank for my CR. Does anyone have any tips/thoughts/etc? Also, they come polished but I would obviously need decals....where is the best place to source these?

Lastly, can anyone recommend a place to get it finished like this one???

Thanks in advance

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Stephen_Spencer said:

Hey Kev,

The TAB tanks are a great option, hand crafted and completely authentic.

There are a few traditional based options for decals/paint jobs.

- Norton logo only, which you can have printed anywhere that isn’t too worried about copyright - PDF file is available in the ‘Resources’ area (or purchase as part of the below set). Many prefer logo only - I’m running that currently.

- Norton logo and pinstripe with no infill colour; details here.

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- Norton logo and pinstripe with infill colour; details here.

https://www.accessnorton.com/resources/norton-961-aluminium-fuel-tank-decals.205/

These options are based around the original colour scheme on the black 961 tank, which are different to those of the original silver painted tank - some prefer the more extended silver tank decal. Your choice of course.

I intend to try a few decal options over time until I decide my preference, then I’ll have the tank professionally painted like Stu’s bike above. I think Stu used Dream Machine - they’ve been operating since I was a lad and have got to be one of the best in the business. They’ll produce anything you want - traditional or not.

Dream Machine The Original Motorcycle Paintwork Specialists

With over 40 years experience Dream Machine offer a complete range of motorcycle painting services including plastic welding and repairs, tank welding and repairs and compete bike strip and rebuild.

www.dream-machine.co.uk

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Clive said:

So are TAB able to deliver Norton tanks at the moment? As my 961 was intended as a long-term keep I always thought that at some point I would have to replace a bubbled tank with an alloy one. And now that Esso Supreme Plus now has ethanol in it I think it's time to start dropping pennies into my Alloy Tank piggy bank. And I actually like the current 'modern' flush filler - do we know if they could supply with that option? Just wondering - it's a bit early to start bothering TAB with questions.

Ok just read other thread looks like the last one is a no

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Tab Classics - Handmade alloy motorcycle fuel tanks

Alloy motorcycle fuel tanks, handcrafted using time-honoured techniques. Our tanks have been described as "organic". They are 100% handmade.

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Clive said:

So are TAB able to deliver Norton tanks at the moment? As my 961 was intended as a long-term keep I always thought that at some point I would have to replace a bubbled tank with an alloy one. And now that Esso Supreme Plus now has ethanol in it I think it's time to start dropping pennies into my Alloy Tank piggy bank. And I actually like the current 'modern' flush filler - do we know if they could supply with that option? Just wondering - it's a bit early to start bothering TAB with questions.

Ok just read other thread looks like the last one is a no

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