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Nov 20, 2015 | 12:47 PM

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85euro928

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The owner is still going to utilize the air pump? In Mexico?

Nov 20, 2015 | 02:23 PM

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Just finished up this test stand, so that we can run engines before they get shipped or even run them before they go into the vehicle. (For the engines that don't go on the dyno.) Self contained unit.....takes about an hour to bolt one on and have it running.

This happens to be a 5.0 Euro engine, heading to Mexico.

Whoever can identify what model and year that "rat rod" fuel tank fits wins a tee shirt! (People that have been here and were told can not participate.)

NICE!

Now....is that the engine that will be mated to that elusive factory 6 spd manual transmission rumored to be in Mexico

some of you know the rumor..if you have been around long enough.

Nov 20, 2015 | 03:39 PM

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harley knucklehead, got one just like it on my bike....!!

Nov 20, 2015 | 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony

NICE!

Now....is that the engine that will be mated to that elusive factory 6 spd manual transmission rumored to be in Mexico

some of you know the rumor..if you have been around long enough.

Herr Kuhn has been awaiting this engine where the 6 speed will optimize the application of the narrow, but high level HP curve!

Nov 20, 2015 | 03:52 PM

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mark kibort

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gas tank from harley sportster? (custom) 3 gal
what do i win??

Nov 20, 2015 | 04:56 PM

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GregBBRD

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Not from a Harley.....

Nov 20, 2015 | 05:34 PM

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mark kibort

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Not from a Harley.....

hmmm looked like a harley tank. ok... triumph?

Nov 20, 2015 | 08:31 PM

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Wisconsin Joe

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Late 60s or Early 70s BSA. Not sure of the model.

Nov 20, 2015 | 08:44 PM

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bronto

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Stunned that no one has asked Greg to build them a nice engine stand yet...

Nov 20, 2015 | 08:50 PM

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Rob Edwards

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I have begged for one of the regular engine stands he uses in the shop. They're tanks- no sagging, and they take the factory bracket so the motor is nearly perfectly balance for rotating around its center of gravity.

Nov 21, 2015 | 07:17 AM

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Chris Lockhart

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Originally Posted by Tony

NICE!

Now....is that the engine that will be mated to that elusive factory 6 spd manual transmission rumored to be in Mexico

some of you know the rumor..if you have been around long enough.

God I remember that wonderful Carlos Hernandez/Mark Kibort April Fool's prank. Dumb **** me took it hook, line and sinker. Suggested to DR that some of us try to go in together and buy it. LOL.

Nov 21, 2015 | 07:40 AM

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MattiasH

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Yamaha Virago fuel tank?

Nov 22, 2015 | 10:01 PM

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I'm calling late 70's BSA or Triumph of similar vintage.
My 74 Kawi had a "flip up" cap so the screw caps were likely British.

Nov 22, 2015 | 10:16 PM

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polecat702

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Looks like a vintage Mustang motor bike gas tank, or copy of a Mustang tank. A Mustang was much cooler the owning a Cushman Eagle, back in my day. Lots of Mustang tanks on early Harley choppers, back when gas was cheap and plentiful.