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The alloy tanks I bought were more likely made by the process you describe - single workers with big blocks of wood and mallets. The upper parts of my tanks were hand-beaten: the metalworker who fixed the bad one for me could see exactly how they'd been made when he had the bottom off. He was impressed with the skill (and as perplexed as I was about the badly made tunnel). He knows his stuff - makes and repairs brass musical instruments among many other things, and doesn't offer such praise lightly.

Tigernuts- In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with that as long as you are not moaning about why you can't have full privileges, on-site storage of photos, etc with your "free" account.

But when people complain that they can't do everything everyone else does but don't want to pay for the service, it's like when a bunch of guys go to a restaurant or pub, and one man says "Give me the check - I'll pay, anyone who wants can just put money in the hat." And there's ALWAYS someone who never pays, because (A) The guy picking up the check must be Rich so I don't need to pay (B) The food doesn't really cost anything, it comes from a big corporation and they're ripping us all off (C) Money is just a way to oppress people, I don't use it.

All while burping up over a full belly their beer and fish and chips and ice cream that someone else paid for. Quite a convenient philosophy, the way it works out.

Lannis

My favorite was a guy we used to know who would say " give me the cash for your orders fellas and I will put it on my card, makes it easier for the waitress that way." Came to find out that not only was he getting points on his credit card that way, which is fine, but that he was stiffing the waitresses for their tips despite the fact that we all gave him cash for the tips. Needless to say, once that came to light he was given a hard talking to and doesn't come to breakfast anymore.

Ed from NJ

royal choppers contacted me said my tank is in paint shop and will ship next week

That's exciting. The tank I got from them 3 years ago is holding up well. I had it pressure tested twice before painting but no leaks found.

Fit isn't perfect so every winter I try something new to keep it from rubbing against the frame on the left side. But overall very satisfied.

The fact that you are getting this kind of communication back from ANY business, much less an overseas one, is a very good sign that they are interested in doing a good job .... Be interested to see how the work is when it comes back ....

Lannis

their communication has been great i have asked several question got answers by next day at latest i am very very interested in seeing where this saga goes when it arrives......wiil do a detailed review for you'uns..............oh guy says they use PPG auto paint with hand painted stripes and clearcoat on top of that

PS just got email today...tank is shipped 8 days from time of order...... now let's see how long shipping takes
here a pic of it they just sent

Wow, that certainly looks the shiz!!

DHL says tank to be here on 22nd that's only 6 days after it shipped also can someone tell me what badge screw size?

My dim memory says they are 10/32, but then, what do I know?

It should be 2BA.

https://britishfasteners.com/screws/steel-screws/ba-countersunk-screws.html

I show 6BA on the screws that I sell (when they were in stock)

https://www.classicbritishspares.co...-screw-82-8050-1968-70-a65-b25-c25-b44ss

On an Indian tank... who could know? Ask the seller.

6BA is tiny, definitely not correct.

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And how do you know this?

Do you have a screw to measure?

I actually found 4 here and they are indeed "tiny" as you suggest

Much smaller than 2BA....

Got lots of tanks, the screws have been 2A forever.

Please tell me why I have tank badge screws for BSA tanks (like in the photo) 1968-1970 that are smaller than 2BA?

Sold hundreds

Not sure about other bikes but I'm "pretty" sure my BSA unit singles use two different types of badge screws. One for the small plastic single hole badge and a smaller one (in dia) for the large metal two hole badge....(like will be used on the tank shown) My Indian tank is a single screw type....don't remember what screw fit it.....but I don't remember it being a problem.

Wonder if that's where the confusion is coming from????

No idea, the only BSA’s I have use fibreglass tanks. 2BA is roughly 3/16” diameter 6BA is only 0.11” O/D, could your stock just be mid-labelled?
I will re-check tomorrow anyway!

My small plastic single hole badges were used on a fiberglass tank (by BSA) .......don't quote me but I do believe they are 2BA.

BUT.......my large metal double hole badges use a different screw.......much smaller in diameter.

Surely doesn't mean they are ALL like that.

The plastic single badge screws are larger than the metal badge screws (back to my main point in reference to the photo of the tank)

i dug out the parts book i got when i acquired the 'project' bike in 2006 (the tank has metal badges is '68) on the page i had noted 82-8250....1/8" by 40 TPI by 5/8" the button head screws i bought that size have held badges on for 17 years i was just throwing a question out there i n case new tank needs original ones or whatever i reckon i will find out wednesday...........ya'll have a great week...

Thanks for the info

That puts the screw in line with "5BA"

Guys,

Please quote the post you are replying to. In this case, I am asssssuming that C.B.S. is replying to raf940....but, who knows. Accuracy is key.