Camelback Tank Measurements

[c.o.]

Louie the McMan has inspired me with his Pierce replica. I've got an early bicycle that I'd like to convert to a camelback style bike. I was wondering if anyone out there has a tank handy to take a few measurements so that I can get as accurate as possible on my fabrication. Thanks for any input!!!

[talbot-2]

What specific tank measurements are interested in? I have a 1908 Indian Camelback, single, battery ignition, in original condition.

[c.o.]

Les, I didn't think I'd get a response this fast and to be honest didn't really think out the measurement idea. I'll study some pictures and try and get something sensible figured out. Thank-you for the reply.

[LouieMCman]

Go Cory Go!

[c.o.]

Louie! I'm still stretching and warming up! I've got ideas floating around in my noggin' but I haven't actually started anything yet. I'm still thinking on a powerplant but I got the roller built in my mind.........

[LouieMCman]

Sounds great. If you are like me you will be modifying it as you go. I'm sure a lot of people are not going to like what I'm going to say next but it true... I think anyone can bolt together just about any kind of motorcycle but to build one from scratch is something else. The engineering involved to build a frame, drivetrain, and gearing is above most people not to mention suspension, functional throttle and brake controls, or tanks that don't leak. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a machinist or a great welder (I am a good grinder!) and I realize the things I build are just toys that are not even finished in great detail. But like on my antique bikes, every thing will be functional. So I encourage everyone to scrape up what ever you got laying around the garage and put something together even if it's just something to ride around at the meets or around your neighborhood, it will give you a good idea of how early bikes were created 100 years ago.

[Chris Border MFG]

I agree. I spent more than one sleepless night on the design and frame layout for my 36 Anvil. Then there was the 1000 plus hours in building. More than once my wife said I had lost my mind.

[LouieMCman]

Hey Chris , you got any pictures?

[Chris Border MFG]

I do but still cant get this thing figured out to post them. I can e mail them to you if you want. You can see some of the construction shots on my web site. www.bordermetalmfg.com. The site is still a work in progress. Come to think of it, I think so is life

[Chris Border MFG]

Ok so now what do I do???? I set up a photobucket thing. Now how do I get them on here?

[aka HAWG]

ask chris haynes he proclaims to be the revealer of knowledge

aka HAWG

[c.o.]

Ok so now what do I do???? I set up a photobucket thing. Now how do I get them on here?

Chris! Just move your mouse cursor over the picture you want to post. It will highlight a drop down menu. Right click on the IMG at the bottom. Click copy and head back to the forum and paste it.

[Chris Border MFG]

Did it work?

[Chris Border MFG]

This is the frame when I finished fabrication.

[exeric]

Nice work Chris. I do all of my own frame work as well and it can be tough. You did a great job on that frame.