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Title: Super Rocket Tank mounting
Post by: ShaunMac on 08.03. 2013 20:57

Hi all,

When I took the fuel tank off I've found what appears to be pipe insulation around the frame to hold the tank. I very much doubt this is correct.
Anyone help with what the Super Rocket fuel tank should be mounted on/with?

Thanks,
Shaun

Title: Re: Super Rocket Tank mounting
Post by: trevinoz on 08.03. 2013 21:53

Pipe insulation is as good as anything. Originally pieces of rubber wrapped around the top tube.

Trev.

Title: Re: Super Rocket Tank mounting
Post by: Billybream on 09.03. 2013 08:59

Hi Shaun.
Must agree with Trev the part split pipe insulation is ideal, retained with some tape works well, also recommend you have the rubber buffers (11042-8052) fitted to either side of the intermediate frame tube and the front security plate 11167-8085.

Title: Re: Super Rocket Tank mounting
Post by: Beezageezauk on 09.03. 2013 09:38

Hi Shaun,

BSA designed 2 different sized rubber bridges to do this job on the A50/A65 models.  One for the rear and one for the front.  I modify these bridges to use on my pre-unit models and have templates made to the correct dimensions.  The insides don't need touching but I cut the outsides to size using a cutting disc on an angle grinder.  It's a bit messy and dusty (facemask and eye protection required) but it makes a really good solid job.

The attached image of the templates gives you an idea what they finally look like.

Beezageezauk.

Title: Re: Super Rocket Tank mounting
Post by: ShaunMac on 10.03. 2013 22:41

Thanks guys. It's only had the pipe cladding on so I'll look at the buffers also.

Cheers, Shaun