Am i the only one who has done lots of miles with never a strap? Have fitted an Indian tank (gulp) and am now nervous. Looks like I'll be being creative next time i get the tank off. I suppose a massive,superstrong elastic band is not suitable?(joke)
Hi Jamie
I have an Indian tank and the PO never fitted the strap - although he never rode it after restoring it. The first one to ride it on the road was me and I soon noticed a serious vibration (rattle) from the tank especially when full.
There were no rubber buffers fitted either.
The problem with my Indian tank was that the tunnel was wider than standard so the buffers were not long enough and did not secure the tank. I also found after ordering a new tank strap that the studs were further apart than standard so I made a new strap to suit.
That improved matters but it was still not right.
I ended up by padding out the frame tube by using a couple of pieces of 2 1/2" radiator hose split along its length and taped on. Also a piece of foam rubber taped over the rubber buffers.
It seems to have done the trick and there is no loud vibration at about 2500 - 3000 RPM.
I would definitely not use your bike without the strap of the tank will split in no time flat.
Jim