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Moto Board => Racing & Trackdays => Topic started by: zooom on May 06, 2011, 05:21:49 AM

Title: dumb question
Post by: zooom on May 06, 2011, 05:21:49 AM
what the hell are those two tabs on the tank with eyelets?

(http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/archive/gulfyounger.jpg)
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: brix821 on May 06, 2011, 08:13:10 AM
tank bra, brah!
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: Speeddog on May 06, 2011, 08:55:48 AM
I'm no Gixxer authority, but I think those are for a small piece of bodywork, goes ~ from the front of the tank to the steering head.
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: zarn02 on May 06, 2011, 09:09:29 AM
Is the fuel tank all actually a fuel tank, or is the front section the airbox cover?

If so, it could be something to do with that.

/random-ass guess.
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: Spidey on May 06, 2011, 09:16:50 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 06, 2011, 08:55:48 AM
I'm no Gixxer authority, but I think those are for a small piece of bodywork, goes ~ from the front of the tank to the steering head.

I think that's right.  It's the orange piece in this pic (the pic is a 2006 GSXR 750, but it's basically the same thing).

(http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=365861&d=1304306234)
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: derby on May 06, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 06, 2011, 08:55:48 AM
I'm no Gixxer authority, but I think those are for a small piece of bodywork, goes ~ from the front of the tank to the steering head.

yup, it's for the tank trim.
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: zarn02 on May 06, 2011, 10:09:46 AM
Apart from being an extra piece to buy when you wad your bike up, what does the tank trim accomplish?
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: kopfjäger on May 06, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
Quote from: zarn02 on May 06, 2011, 10:09:46 AM
Apart from being an extra piece to buy when you wad your bike up, what does the tank trim accomplish?

Covers up those two tabs.  :D
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: gm2 on May 06, 2011, 11:22:28 AM
dumber question: why is that guy sitting on his triple clamps
Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: stopintime on May 06, 2011, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 06, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
Covers up those two tabs.  :D

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

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Title: Re: dumb question
Post by: zarn02 on May 06, 2011, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 06, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
Covers up those two tabs.  :D

Of course. Why did I even ask? [laugh]