Long range tank straps

[charlton_supporter]

The bracket fixes under the front seat mounting point and then the strap wraps round the tank. You access the bolt through the toolbox door.

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

[alanscottj]

The bracket fixes under the front seat mounting point and then the strap wraps round the tank. You access the bolt through the toolbox door.

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Nice one mate - and how much does the tank hold?

[charlton_supporter]

Just a shade under 17 litres

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

[alanscottj]

Just a shade under 17 litres

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Cheers bud - do you reckon these might work? From Beedspeed.

[charlton_supporter]

They certainly look like the ones you need.

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

[alanscottj]

They certainly look like the ones you need.

Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I'll take a punt on them on Monday - will be able to give them a ring first and double check with them.

Many thanks mate

[Mark 1]

Thanks for the reply on Mikuni starter point I'll get on it this week. Just got back from being away for a fortnight and never took password with me

Back on topic ........ I got this tank from TSR and it was a bugger to get in my GP frame, but once done it's absolutely solid. Before starting make sure all the bolts actually get through the steel and into the nuts, and with some wiggle room. I had to file away quite a bit of bracket to have enough movement to assemble all the parts in the frame. From memory I then fitted the brackets as loosely as possible before squeezing the tank into position, recommend you put some masking tape on the inside the frame arch by the toolbox door to prevent losing some paint when you push the front end into position ; at this point someone will probably point out I should have put the front of the tank in first
Post if you want any more pics of the brackets in place.

Cheers
Mark

[alanscottj]

Thanks for the reply on Mikuni starter point I'll get on it this week. Just got back from being away for a fortnight and never took password with me

Back on topic ........ I got this tank from TSR and it was a bugger to get in my GP frame, but once done it's absolutely solid. Before starting make sure all the bolts actually get through the steel and into the nuts, and with some wiggle room. I had to file away quite a bit of bracket to have enough movement to assemble all the parts in the frame. From memory I then fitted the brackets as loosely as possible before squeezing the tank into position, recommend you put some masking tape on the inside the frame arch by the toolbox door to prevent losing some paint when you push the front end into position ; at this point someone will probably point out I should have put the front of the tank in first
Post if you want any more pics of the brackets in place.

Cheers
Mark

Cheers Mark - Beedspeed haven't got the strap in stock I'm wondering if 2 traditional extra long tank straps will do the job

[Mark 1]

I think it would be a lot of messing and probably not as secure. The one supplied is made to measure and the tank is really secure, the strap is wider than others I've used on any previous tanks. I got mine through Torbay Lambretta, though I think they may originate at Saigon Scooter Centre.
If you did try it may be difficult to hold a loose nut while you tightened the bolt, with the welded on nuts with the kit you can get a socket in to tighten the bolts when the whole lots in situ.

Cheers

[alanscottj]

I think it would be a lot of messing and probably not as secure. The one supplied is made to measure and the tank is really secure, the strap is wider than others I've used on any previous tanks. I got mine through Torbay Lambretta, though I think they may originate at Saigon Scooter Centre.
If you did try it may be difficult to hold a loose nut while you tightened the bolt, with the welded on nuts with the kit you can get a socket in to tighten the bolts when the whole lots in situ.

Cheers

Sorted! I put an advert on Facebook 'Lambretta parts for sale' page and a fella replied saying he has a set for 20 quid - should get them in post tomorrow