...and getting on with the new. The seat just fits better with the stock tank, and the CT-1 tank would have greatly reduced the fuel range of the bike. As soon as the new tail light gets here, I should get this knocked out pretty quickly.
I've been working on the petcock clearance problem with the XS360 tank on the '75 XS650. It had to be removed to get the tank to sit low enough.
Many guys use a Pingel adapter plate to convert to manual petcocks on the XS650. 650motorcycles.com has a how-to, and the plates can be bought from Z1 Enterprises. In my case I needed an angled adapter, so had to make my own. I got a generic Custom Chrome 3/8" petcock and a piece of aluminum. The petcock was about $17 shipped, so a great deal if it works good, and I'm not out much if it doesn't.
It is very compact compared to the stocker.
Pretty simple, just two holes for mounting, and I drilled and tapped for the petcock.
You can see where the tank opening needs opened up a bit, as described in the how-to from 650motorcycles.
It fits.
The angle gives plenty of clearance. I'll just need to cut a gasket, and round off the corners to give it a more finished look, but should be all set otherwise.
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