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[Andy Lux]

Hi Guys,

I am wondering if anyone can help me here. Please have a look at the pics I have attached. This is on my 1932 RL that I am building. This is the seat 'T' mounting point to the frame. When I got this frame it had been repaired in this area. The tangs were replaced. The question I have is, can someone measure theirs and give me the proper inside measurement between the tangs. Also, if anyone has a pic of theirs I would really appreciate it. My seat 'T' fits nicely, but the cutout on my gas tank does not fit very well and I will need to open up the cutout in the top of the tank to make it fit. I have no problem doing this if these tangs are correct. I just need to verify that they are. Any measurements and/or pics would be greatly appreciated.

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[duffeycycles]

VL have the cutout in different place-do you have VL tanks?

[Andy Lux]

No, I have RL tanks. The VL cutouts are quite a bit smaller in width also. The tanks I have fit around the tangs no problem. The would need about 1/16 or so removed for depth so all the tank screws would line up properly.

[bselph]

Johnny Sells is the RL expert.
http://www.vintagemotorcycleworks.com

[Lippy]

Finally got around to measuring what I think you want. The distance, as measured by my digital caliper, between the tangs on my 32 RL was 1.0550 and on my 35RL it was 1.0815.

[Andy Lux]

Thanks for the measurements. Could I get a couple of pics? I think the overall profile of mine is incorrect.

[Lippy]

Andy, I've been on vacation and just yesterday saw your post. Here's a picture of my '32 RL:

32RL Seat T.jpg

Lippy

[Andy Lux]

Thank you Lippy. That helps me out perfect. Whoever did the repair on mine did not contour the top of the tangs like they are supposed to be. I will fix that up as well before getting things painted. Thanks for all your help.

Andy