Has anybody tried this as a replacement 76-77-78 tank

[Petew]

I came across this model on ebay that I haven't seen before, the measurements seem very close to "workable". Has anyone tried this tank yet?
www.ebay.com/itm/For-CFMOTO-Mandrill-GAS-FUEL-TANK-RAW-BARE-METAL-CAFE-RACER-SCRAMBLER/192421086961?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
maybe,just maybe, we have come up with a substitute...I might take a chance

 

[spectra]

That looks interesting for the maxim...…..11 cm works out to 4 1/4 plus...….the frame is 3" I think.....that might just work but seems sort of wide for the erlier frames ?

 

[Petew]

I felt that gap was able to overcome, the width and indents for the coils and overall length to the mount were pretty spot on

 

[NewHavenMike]

Im not sure about the Maxim models, but those retainer nubs up front look kind of big. Like it would be metal on metal and no room for a rubber damper.

 

[spectra]

Im not sure about the Maxim models, but those retainer nubs up front look kind of big. Like it would be metal on metal and no room for a rubber damper.

If you measure the inside of the tank on those they are only maybe 3" if that inside. I had to tweak a tank to make it fit the maxim frame so should work on the earlier models.

 

[Petew]

There is a gap there which might be able to be filled with rubber pucks, or cut off and pucks installed. I am intrigued as there are no alternatives that let you use the stock seat with another tank.

 

[Petew]

I want to keep the seat and tail section, probably carve it down a bit, I have an extra seat foam pad to experiment with to blend the lines a bit....I would prefer the "right" tank at a nice price but I think I may take the plunge if I don't find anything else. I won't spend a fortune for the tank, there are other things I could spend money on!