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Fuel Tank Trim

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by 600ccmicrob1, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. 600ccmicrob1

    600ccmicrob1 Member

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    What is your opinion on fuel tank trim? I am considering doing my black tank in gold trim the whole length of the tank. Does anyone have this done? Pics would be appreciated.
    Thanks
     
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    I did the gold trim all the way around the tank on my 1100. I like it. I ordered it from Chacal. I don't have any pics, and I'm in a different state as my bike right now. Go for it!
     
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    I thought this was stock on Maxims?
    Ah, It just went around the front, not the hole tank.
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    600ccmicrob1 Member

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    Yeah. That is the stock trim, but Chacal has aftermarket trim in different colors and lengths.
     
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    bill Active Member

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    Mine is red, I went with the chrome. PO had gold on it but I liked the chrome. I did the whole tank. I like it better - pics in my gallery.

    I just used door trim from Autozone...
     
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  6. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I replace the shorty one on my tank with a full-length chrome one. I used automotive door-edging, and it has an adhesive inside of it to hold it in place. I don't even have the small clips (that usually have rusted out and fallen off a long time ago) on the tank. The easiest way to put it on?---take the tank off of the bike, grab your wife's favorite blowdryer when she's not looking, and warm up a about a foot at a time, and push it into place. Be careful to get a nice smooth curve around the front of the tank. I trimmed mine at a slight angle at the two ends at the back of the tank. The trim will make your bike REALLY look a lot nicer. See my XJ650 Maxim in my gallery. The tank that is on it is a XJ750 tank, and the pics with the full fairing hide the tank, but if you look through the gallery you can see pics of it before the trim when on.
     
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    I like the look. we did it to this one with the autozone trim. I think it adds a lot to the bike

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