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rt007
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« on: January 15, 2012, 08:34:01 PM »

tank fell and has minor scratches and dents...need a tank cover/protectors to cover the whole tank until i can fix the damage..any suggestion???....thks
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2012, 08:38:21 PM »

On the main board is a link to vendors.

There is a very good bib maker there that can and probably will build ya what  ya want.

I got one on MGM that I have had for several years.
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2012, 09:18:24 PM »

HHMmmmmmmmm...

Leather tank.
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2012, 11:30:39 AM »

TANK BIB

Get hold of Chris at "Three Mutts"  He is currently handcrafting mine. He picked  up a tank so as to, be able to supply to we"THE Elite" valk owners.  The artwork and craftsmanship are excellent. Price is great and he actually keeps in touch. (unlike a lot of aftermarket suppliers). I checked out 4-5 other Bib shops but nobody comes close to Chris's talent and customer service.
Here in the "Great White North" Canada our riding season starts possibly in April, so there is no rush.
Check out his website and get a drool cup handy.
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Thespian
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2012, 12:16:41 PM »

 Got my shadow seat from Rich. no affiliations, yada yada.  Built to fit you must be there to sit on the bike.
He had this bike sitting in the shop to show off his work. Your tank request reminded me of it.

http://www.richscustomseats.com/PhotoSingle.asp?PageID=80&MakeID=13&Placeholder=80

 Looks even cooler up close. cooldude
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BonS
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2012, 03:09:28 PM »

TANK BIB

Get hold of Chris at "Three Mutts"  He is currently handcrafting mine. He picked  up a tank so as to, be able to supply to we"THE Elite" valk owners.  The artwork and craftsmanship are excellent. Price is great and he actually keeps in touch. (unlike a lot of aftermarket suppliers). I checked out 4-5 other Bib shops but nobody comes close to Chris's talent and customer service.
Here in the "Great White North" Canada our riding season starts possibly in April, so there is no rush.
Check out his website and get a drool cup handy.

Do you know if Chris has a Valkyrie standard or Interstate tank that he uses to make his bibs? His web site doesn't say.
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Donald
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2012, 04:09:31 PM »

 
Chris picked up and Interstate tank, by the pictures, it is the same as my 03 Standard, contour and filler aassembly are identical.
I should have progress pics or the complete bib in a week or two.
Will post pics, if I can figure out the twisted photo upload on this site????
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BonS
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2012, 08:16:51 PM »

The tank sizes are definitely different. The Interstate is 6.9 gallons and the standard is about 5.3 gallons. The two bibs won't be interchangeable.

For help with posting photos go here: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,856.0.html
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2012, 10:48:18 AM »

I have a few scratches from where the first owner dropped the bike against his basement wall.  There's a ding on the front fender as well.  I had always thought the idea of a leather wrapped bike would be great.  The marks don't bother me that much, and I use mine more like a work truck than a show piece.  On the other hand it'd be a nice way to dress it up.  I'd like to see more people that have done it and how much the cost is.
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rt007
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2012, 09:09:45 AM »

Thks for the responds ..very helpful
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Donald
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2012, 12:21:08 AM »

 Guys, I got hold of Chris and checked , he has the Standard tank 5.3 InterState is 6.9 gal.  I will post pics in the next couple of weeks. If you havent, checkout his website. Simply  AWESOME craftsfmanship. I am getting the Whaletail with a Shrine and WidowSons engraving, Multi-colors. Cant wait to see it???
I am going to have him make a rear fender protector also.Less scuffs and maybe have some artwork.
Check him out, straight shooter.  Thats  "Three Mutts Customs"
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Gary
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2012, 10:05:39 AM »

I am getting the Whaletail with a Shrine and WidowSons engraving, Multi-colors. Cant wait to see it???
I am going to have him make a rear fender protector also.Less scuffs and maybe have some artwork.
Check him out, straight shooter.  Thats  "Three Mutts Customs"

Is this a done deal yet, I'd like to see the finished product. The whaletail is a looker!  cooldude
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Donald
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2012, 12:52:27 PM »


I just emailed Chris, at Three Mutts Custom, asked him to put up a pic of my tank bib, on his site.
As I mentioned the pictures and updates from him are very appreciated. Its good to work with a craftsman that knows how to communicate.
As soon as I get the measurements done, I will send them to him for the rear fender bib with the Masonic, Square and Compass.
Check his site out, I have no interest in the business and just want to pass along information to other bike owners that can utilize his talents.
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Donald
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 07:49:02 AM »

I am including a pic of his completed tank bib for my Standardhttp://, well i TRIED.
The picture is on his site. The Shriners logo is great.
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KSDragonRider
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2012, 10:52:48 AM »

http://www.flickr.com/photos/threemuttscustoms/6791598426/#sizes/l/in/photostream/
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Donald
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« Reply #15 on: February 29, 2012, 09:40:34 AM »

Thanks KSD for getting the link in here, great job.
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