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were can i get the chrome striping around the edge of the gas tank?

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  • were can i get the chrome striping around the edge of the gas tank?

    like this
    ebay item number: 120107770285

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  • #2
    You answered your own question!!

    Ebay, of course!

    Item #120060695974

    There are tons of others. That one's a pretty good deal. 10 feet of it for around $15.00.
    80 XS1100SG
    81 XS400SH

    Some men miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

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    • #3
      but we poorboys / basturds here are on a tight budget, so wouldnt it be cheaper to go to wallymart or pep boys and buy some door trim..
      like this.. at half the price$

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      • #4
        It's called Plate mold and may still be available at Bike Bandit for about 16 to 18 bucks. The door type trim is not formed to the shape of the tank and will be difficult to keep in place but you could try it.
        Rob
        KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

        1978 XS1100E Modified
        1978 XS500E
        1979 XS1100F Restored
        1980 XS1100 SG
        1981 Suzuki GS1100
        1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
        1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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        • #5
          Rob and Midnight,

          I used the door trim stuff 6 years ago, and it's still STUCK in place, and still looks pretty good! There are little metal clips around the lip of the tank that help grab/hold the new trim in place, and I think the new trim has adhesive on the inside as well, but if not, wouldn't be hard to put some on it!
          T.C.
          T. C. Gresham
          81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
          79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
          History shows again and again,
          How nature points out the folly of men!

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          • #6
            What about black plastic trim?
            1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
            1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
            1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
            1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
            1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.

            Formerly:
            1982 XS650
            1980 XS1100g
            1979 XS1100sf
            1978 XS1100e donor

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            • #7
              Here's a possible source. I've used a bunch of their trim products on the sidecar covers I've fabricated.

              http://www.austinhardware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=8

              Rob

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              • #8
                Try anodised screen trim for sports bikes, like this stuff ...

                http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId=33975#

                It's gummed on the inside so it does stay on the tank, and it's about the right length, I've had 10,000 miles out of mine on my SG.
                Brian
                XS1100 LG "Mr T", SG "ICBM" & FJ1200
                Check out the XS Part Number Finder

                Be not stingy in what costs nothing as courtesy, counsel and countenance.

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