Hello
My 1980 V50 is running great, and now I have the cosmetics.
First and foremost, the plastic flap lid is falling apart. I'd love to have a regular cap. I've seen replacements for the flap lid, but they have both the lid, cap and a new hing, to receive the flap.
Does the original hinge pull out of the tank? Is it a friction fit? Or is there some other way to mod this tank, aside from cutting and welding.
I'm not scared to cut and weld, but I'm not really trying to reprint the bike, and just want to keep the vintage patina.
Any ideas?
After that, I have to replace the instrument console. The speedo and tache work, although the lights flicker, but the console is smashed and the lights don't work so great. My mechanic wants me to get an original, but I wouldn't mind replacing the console and using te old instruments. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!!
My 1980 V50 is running great, and now I have the cosmetics.
First and foremost, the plastic flap lid is falling apart. I'd love to have a regular cap. I've seen replacements for the flap lid, but they have both the lid, cap and a new hing, to receive the flap.
Does the original hinge pull out of the tank? Is it a friction fit? Or is there some other way to mod this tank, aside from cutting and welding.
I'm not scared to cut and weld, but I'm not really trying to reprint the bike, and just want to keep the vintage patina.
Any ideas?
After that, I have to replace the instrument console. The speedo and tache work, although the lights flicker, but the console is smashed and the lights don't work so great. My mechanic wants me to get an original, but I wouldn't mind replacing the console and using te old instruments. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!!