Weldangrind's New TW200 Billy Goat

[Weldangrind]

Much to report today.

The TW tank leaks, so I'm committed to the terrific Zong tank. The pucks fit perfectly, but the mounting hole was too small and too far aft. I drilled out the hole, then I elongated it forward to accept the rubber TW mount.



The tanks are very similar in size, but the Zong tank has some nice detail in the upper portion that breaks up the shape. I really like it.



This shot shows how the rear of the TW tank is squared off, and that's the only way the top clamp will fit. I scribed a few lines and trimmed the end square.





The tank doesn't quite meet the seat, but I'll eventually make some filler panels. Once I recover the seat in black, I doubt that it will draw the eye. The seat precludes me from moving the tank up or back. No big deal.





I really like how the seat meets the tank from the rear view.



I repacked the steering bearings the other day, and wanted to show this pic. The steering was very notchy, and my buddy said that's caused from wheelies; when you land, the bottom cone nails the bearings at the front, and the top cone hits the bearings at the rear. You might be able to see from this pic that the steel tube is actually bent out, right below the steering lock. I was able to clean and repack the bearings and eliminate the notchy feel.



The new Acerbis headlight fits nicely with the ABS tubes; Son of Weldangrind laughed his head off.