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Offline gra1961

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73 cz tank
« on: June 28, 2016, 07:52:27 AM »
what is the width of the aluminium strip that runs across the top of a 73 cz250 tank?

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Re: 73 cz tank
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2016, 08:57:58 AM »
Early 73? Later 73 tanks like mine didn't have the strip, it had a checkered flag looking strip downthe centre.
A quick look online shows the aluminium strip model had a central filler with the later type being on the right the same as the Falta tanks

Early 73

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Re: 73 cz tank
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 05:07:53 PM »
thanks thats it the later 73 with the offset cap.so i need to get the checkered flag sticker,do you know where?also is the colour of the front brake backing plate correct black on late 73 and gold on early 73?

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Re: 73 cz tank
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2016, 06:40:47 PM »
Difference in backplate colour is painted gold versus how the magnesium discolours over time if left unpainted
The stripe comes up on ebay from time to time
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CZ-Gas-tank-decal-for-METAL-tanks-fenders-Vintage-Coffin-AHRMA-125-250-400-/152126724577?hash=item236b7599e1:g:EzMAAOSwxYxU0tVQ&vxp=mtr