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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Astro on October 03, 2011, 02:28:47 AM

Title: Another Fuel Tank Identification
Post by: Astro on October 03, 2011, 02:28:47 AM

I have this tank that I am planning on running on a 1969 R model Commando Cafe style. No worries I have all the original tin ware!  I have an original Dunstall half fairing, racing seat, rear sets and clip on bars.  I got this tank, which is huge (maybe 20 liters) and I have not been able to identify the thing.

I'm tempted to think it might be a Gus Kuhn tank, but that would be wishful thinking.  Attached is a catalog clip showing a large aluminum tank from Kuhn.

I cannot find anything from Dunstall that is even close.

Any ideas??

Thanks

Love

Astro

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification
Post by: R on October 03, 2011, 02:43:52 AM

Can you just clarify that these are pics of your alloy tank, or a tank from a catalog ?
We'd need to see your tank to even attempt or suggest an identification.

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification
Post by: Astro on October 03, 2011, 02:48:54 AM

Correct.  The photographs are of the tank I own.  The catalog page is from

http://www.guskuhn.net/GKMLtd/CATALOGUES.htm

I can provide better photos tomorrow.  The lighting is bad today.

Thank you for any assistance you might offer.

Astro

73 T150
76 T140
69 Commando R model

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification - More pictures
Post by: Astro on October 04, 2011, 02:01:08 AM

Attached are additional photos of this unknown tank I own.  Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Astro

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification - Seat and fairing photos
Post by: Astro on October 04, 2011, 02:05:06 AM

Following is a photo of the seat and fairing which will be fit to the Commando.  The fairing has a dunstall maker's mark on the instrument panel near the mounting bracket.  I have found no mark on the seat pan.

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification
Post by: R on October 04, 2011, 08:32:55 AM

Tank doesn't ring any bells.
Might have to install it on the bike with everything, and then see if any old pics show anything similar.

The makers of alloy tanks over the years must number in the hundreds, unless they signed it or you can trace the original owner may be difficult to find the maker.

Title: Re: Another Fuel Tank Identification
Post by: Astro on October 05, 2011, 03:44:56 AM

Guess we will call this a "one off" Commando.  ::)