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Hello all, I'm finally starting my v4500 (90's era look) replica build but I'm stuck on what tank to use. In my opinion the stock tank looks unproportional (if used) and out of place on all builds I've seen. I was thinking of a tz250 tank but don't know if it needs to be widened or possibly a 916/996 tank. I know people use nc30 tanks but I'd rather not. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you all.

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Haus of Projects / Re: Gray Ghost 421

Last post by Kawtriplefreak - October 26, 2025, 08:47:13 PM

Spent most of the afternoon doing trailer maintenance and prep for the trip to the House of Haase next Saturday. Installed the gas tank and put a couple gallons in and I am glad I did. The petcock, new 18 months ago turned very easily which should have clued me in but didn't and of course it began leaking as soon as I turned it on. So I pulled the tank off and propped it up so I didn't have to drain all the gas. Took it apart and found a John Deere diesel o-ring in my farm stash. All back together and no leaks.

#55

General Chatter / Re: DG anodizing

Last post by JKV45 - October 26, 2025, 08:20:21 PM

If you want them to look original, you will need to have them gold anodized.

Powder wouldn't look right, but it's not going to cause any heat issues.

Harley has powder coated their cylinders with standard powder for years.

The difference isn't significant.

#56

General Chatter / RGV250 forum seems dead

Last post by busa1300 - October 26, 2025, 08:09:41 PM

I believe the RGV250 forum and all its content...years of info are now gone.

#57

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / 1972 Bultaco Sherpa S 175 TSS-...

Last post by SoCal250 - October 26, 2025, 07:50:49 PM

(not mine)
Same seller as the other recent Sherpa road race bike. I like this one better! Cooler tank and the fairing fitting/alignment is much better.

1972 Bultaco Sherpa S 175 TSS-Style Race Bike
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-bultaco-sherpa-s-175/

#58

Haus of Projects / Re: RD400 Project

Last post by Aaron Russell - October 26, 2025, 07:45:01 PM

I got around to getting my motor all back together for the most part with some new billet heads and vforce reeds and hope this helps clear off my work bench so I can move on to other parts.

I also put retrofitted my existing electronics panel to fit a smaller fuse block, a programmable hpi, and relocate where my ignition relay was to the back of the board as previously I had one that was way too overkill fitted up under the tank. I also previously had my ignition coil on this board but wanted to move it so I have more room to organize my wire harness.

I previously had the programmable HPI on my bike for a little bit but could not get the curve dialed in like how the standard curve was and I always had trouble starting so I switched back. Does anyone have a base curve or some pointers to help me out with that? I also did have issues with it running backwards after following the instructions for it, could this be fixed by setting max advance with the rotor like how standard does it?

#59

General Chatter / Re: DG anodizing

Last post by Aaron Russell - October 26, 2025, 07:30:16 PM

I've heard people used "ColorsInc" in Indiana with good results, never tried them though as there is someone local to me ill go to.

#60

General Chatter / Re: DG anodizing

Last post by triple1972 - October 26, 2025, 07:26:48 PM

Thanks Russ. I meant cerakoted not powder my fault. Will look locally first.

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