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Offline firko

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Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« on: January 03, 2012, 12:58:46 pm »
Was it one of you guys who got this tank? Apparently I just missed out to "one of my Aussie neighbours''  ;D


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Aluminum Husky tank. Has dent on left side. $200.00
       Tom McKinney
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'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 02:13:33 pm »
Any one know if  they the same tanks that Bert Flood Used on his Pursangs??

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 02:17:13 pm »
I have got the same tank, its a hi point tank.

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 02:45:47 pm »
Should be here in a few weeks  ;D

Will have to see about the dent but does not look too serious

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 03:06:31 pm »
Each to their own, but I reckon they're pig ugly, especially if you're changing from a standard Husky MX tank (even the older MJ series). Might be OK on something else, but not my "cup of tea". Please not on one of those sewing machines Mike.
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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2012, 03:16:53 pm »
Just my opinion but i reckon they look Shithot on Bultacos  ;)

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2012, 03:33:56 pm »
The Hi-Point (Lyta) tanks come in 3 sizes to my knowledge, 1 gallon, 1.5 gallon and 2 gallon. I've got a 1.5 gallon version (the same as the one sold to Gippslander) on my Hindall Ducati and I figured that tank would be good for one of the projects but I was too late. You win some, you lose some so good on ya Gippslander, it was a good buy. Tom the seller's come back to me, telling me he's got a more badly knocked about one that he'll sell me if I'm interested...I'm waiting on the photos before I commit myself.
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Will have to see about the dent but does not look too serious
Geoff Morris did a magic job repairing my dinged up Cheney tank, that dent would be a piece of piss for him. ;)

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Any one know if  they the same tanks that Bert Flood Used on his Pursangs

I'm pretty sure Bert Flood used the 1 gallon version on his Pursang's and Rob Watson who owned the Pursangs's Ronnie Dinsdale rode in the early vintage days also had them on his bikes.

I've got a pristine enduro 2 gallon Hi-Point tank that I's like to swap for a 1 gallon 'skinny' version. My tank's just the ticket for someone building a pre '75 vinduro bike, they look terrific on Huskies and surprisingly, Maico's. If any of you are interested in a swap, PM me and we'll take it to the next level.
« Last Edit: January 03, 2012, 03:36:13 pm by firko »
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 05:38:20 pm »
Hi BigK, well at least I know you won't be tryin' to buy it  ;D

Not sure if it will go on anything, just saw it there and did the impulse thing, t'was a thing of beauty and I could not resist  ::) 
« Last Edit: January 03, 2012, 05:40:22 pm by Gippslander »

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 06:45:34 pm »
AZ Mike's got one on US ebay at the mo 395 from memory,came off a Husqvarna also.

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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 07:10:26 pm »

This is my Hi Point Tank and it has been sold.

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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 07:15:35 pm »
Here's a teeny photo of mine on my Ducati
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha

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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2012, 07:25:31 pm »
I like that bike mark, very nice.

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2012, 09:48:43 pm »
I guess i'm pushin shit uphill but I'm after a 1 gal skinny version as per the one in the Bultaco pic i put up,
any leads on finding one appreciated.

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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2012, 11:26:21 pm »

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Re: Hi-Point tank...Who got it?
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2012, 11:39:25 pm »
How far off is this?



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