fitting long range tank in s2

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wooly
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hi, bought a 12l tank to put in my s2(the type where you can keep the toolbox). it has the double carb cutouts, but cant get it in,really tight,any suggestions ?
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wooly wrote:hi, bought a 12l tank to put in my s2(the type where you can keep the toolbox). it has the double carb cutouts, but cant get it in,really tight,any suggestions ?
Take the tool box out, fit the tank loosely (in fact I probably just rested it position without the straps) and then put the toolbox back in. It will still be a mighty pain in the arse and took me bloody ages but it is possible.
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Agree fitted the SSP 13litre one in mine took the toolbox out to fit as it was freshly painted , but when i fitted it in the scoot before paint (not bothered about scratchin it) it wasnt that bad to fit :shock:
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Nothing constructive to say other than I couldn't get one to fit..I just wanted to get Toddys name off the main page :frog:
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Dazza wrote:Nothing constructive to say other than I couldn't get one to fit..I just wanted to get Toddys name off the main page :frog:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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